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The Death of Professional Courtesy Part III

San Diego, CA- An incredibly rude Asian photographer and wedding party took over my juggling spot in front of the pond in Balboa Park as I was just starting a show effectively canceling the 4:00 show.

Yes it happened again and to be honest I was so upset I could not manage to get a card or a photo of the photographer. Because as upset as I was I still honor the fact that this is the wedding day but in my decades of performing on and off at the park this was by far the rudest group I have ever encountered.

I was literally starting my show when I turned around and they were actually physically moving my equipment. Exactly, now on a professional set if you touch anyone else's gear it’s highly objectionable if not fireable. Then they spent not just take 5-10 min to take a photo or two and move on but spent 20-30 minutes in the actual spot effectively canceling the 4:00 show.

Normally a courteous professional would ask permission, take a little time to take a few shots and move on or they set up off to the side of the show and cheat the shot. Which being in the industry I can tell you is totally possible.

In retrospect if I had been calmer I would have actually asked for this guys card and posted this event with a name. Instead I have only a description of an Asian semi- professional photographer with glasses. Yeah that is a stereotype but thats what he looked like.

I also wonder if their rudeness was allowable since I was a fellow asian, I really wonder if it would have been different if I were a tall white guy or a buff black guy? Hmmmm.

I just realize that some people still view street performers as street urchins. But when a fellow would-be proffesional video/photo operator treats you that way it's a little upsetting especially when you have produced multiple live events, video and photo productions.

David Kamatoy is an Entertainer, Entrepreneur and Email Marketing Master his company Kamatoy Media Group is a media and business development company that produces media for websites, events and yes even weddings.

Owen Wilson is Back Home: Good Luck Owen!

Best Wishes on your recovery!!!

Owen Wilson is back home after an apparent suicide attempt.

I have lost several people in my life to suicide for various reasons, sometimes unknown others clinical. The hardest thing is not recognizing anything was wrong. Some are so adept at creating a persona of being “ok”. While I am unaware of the specifics outside of what the MSM Main Stream Media is giving us regarding Owen Wilson. I can speak from my own experience.

If you have anyone in you life that is having problems like this please don’t be afraid to get involved. The worst part is after something serious happens, there comes a point when there is no second chance to help.

Positive Thoughts and Prayers to a very talented man his family and friends. He obviously has some demons, perhaps it’s a good thing that everyone knows now, no more hiding.