"Press" clothing?

I've seen t-shirts and sweatshirts for sale that have the word PRESS in big bold letters. Do you guys think wearing such a shirt would help in any way with getting into events, getting to the ideal spot to shoot from, or not being hassled by cops and security guards?

if you don't get the PRESS shirt from the event,etc and you just make one that could end up getting you into a LOT of trouble.

If you wanted help without having people come in here and be righteous about taking up real press spots, you should have just said that you were actually press and didn't want to get hurt or something and that your newspaper ran out of them or something.

But I bet that if you got one, put it in the dirt and stomped on it a few times to dirty it up, it'd probably make life easier for some events, but also know that many are credentialed regardless, so no pass = no entry.

and pfft, sneaking in every once in awhile is fun. live a little.

'Press' shirts or even generic 'credentials' (such as those offered by IFPO) have little value for real events. It might get you into a high school play or into a high school band performance, or some small community event!

Any big name rock concerts or sporting events, etc. are most likely to issue special credentials in advance and only to those who are legitimate representatives of legitimate magazines or true press organizations (newspaper, press service like AP or Reuters)

Viva-photography wrote in post #9700168
if you don't get the PRESS shirt from the event,etc and you just make one that could end up getting you into a LOT of trouble.

I'm not saying you try to pass it off as authentic credentials when asked. There's nothing at all illegal or dishonest about wearing a shirt that says you're press if you might publish your photos in any way right?
Plus, you can always back it up with some kind printed press pass. I shoot photos for my school's newspaper and it's very informal so I made my own press pass.

I would think it's going to take more than a t-shirt. Don't they usually have a press pass visible on them at all times. I wouldn't want to get caught sneaking in and not be authorized to be there.

Haha, no, I've never seen any "press" shirts that weren't from E-baum's World, or the like. The closest thing to clothing as a press credential is a vest seen at major athletic events.

Mike Jagendorf wrote in post #9700189
Plus, you can always back it up with some kind printed press pass. I shoot photos for my school's newspaper and it's very informal so I made my own press pass.

I know that everyone wants to get into events and shows for free but I would say with some certainty that if you tried getting into a large event with a home made press pass you would get stopped. As noted above these things may get you into some local smaller events/shows but not much beyond that. I cover a handful of events a year for a couple of clients and they have had to establish a small group of security people that are having to police the persons that want in with their cameras but don't have accreditation to be there.

As for the t-shirt. Never seen one and wouldn't wear one. I am just as happy putting the event pass around my neck and working. This is a subject that has come up every so often on here but I can't recall it being about official press attire. Anyone could go in and have a silk screened t-shirt with this on it. I doubt it will have any impact on real events.

Mike Jagendorf wrote in post #9700115
Do you guys think wearing such a shirt would help in any way with getting into events, getting to the ideal spot to shoot from, or not being hassled by cops and security guards?

No. If you get in without a pass, you didn't need the shirt either. At events where a real credential is needed, a shirt won't suffice.

Reminds me of the old 3 Stooges routine from back in the days of Press Buttons. They want to sneak in an event so they go to the restroom and steal the buttons from the soap dispensers. Moe flashes his button..."Press"; Larry flashes his button..."Press", Curly flashes his button..."Pull" Sorry. Couldn't resist.

Mike Jagendorf wrote in post #9700115
I've seen t-shirts and sweatshirts for sale that have the word PRESS in big bold letters. Do you guys think wearing such a shirt would help in any way with getting into events, getting to the ideal spot to shoot from, or not being hassled by cops and security guards?

In a word, no...

I cover air shows and other aviation events for an aviation newspaper and in every single case I have to apply for a credential through the appropriate authority. Nobody that is legitimate media wears apparel that says "Press" on it. All they have is the event credential and sometimes their publication's ID badge.

Those "PRESS" t-shirts are as legitimate as the t-shirts that say "STAFF" with an arrow pointing down are.

If you have a legitimate reason to be at an event you will go through the proper channels to obtain credentials for that particular event.
If the organisers feel that you are entitled to be issued with 'creds, you will probably get them.
They will issue you with the appropriate paraphernalia (swing tag, pass, vest, armband etc) that correctly identifies you as having been accredited to cover that event.
If they don't feel you should be there, you won't be accredited - simple - and they're probably right.
If you have to go to the extremes of getting a dodgy or fake credential to scam your way in, you don't deserve to be at that event.
Simply by creating this thread and asking the question you have, screams at me you have no idea of what's involved and tells me you don't deserve to be accredited for whatever event is you are wanting to get into.

If I buy a white coat and stethoscope, does that make me a brain surgeon?
Anyone got a scalpel.

Firstly, what is your reason for wanting media credentials.
Are you a member of the media?
What can you give the organizers by your presence?
Media creds are usually only given to WORKING media. This means people working for and supplying bona fide media outlets ie: Magazines and newspapers and other recognised media outlets such as websites and press agencies. This does not include taking photos for yourself.
Remember that the 'togs you see at events etc are being paid by somebody therefore IT IS A JOB. They are not there for the fun of it.
Unless you are WORKING MEDIA, why should you be there.

Media credential's ARE NOT a free pass to get in to an event.

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cdifoto wrote in post #9701454
Those "PRESS" t-shirts are as legitimate as the t-shirts that say "STAFF" with an arrow pointing down are.

You read dark blue shirts with the flamboyant yellow lettering of "FBI" aren't real?

Gaining access to the floor by cheating.
Try it where I have the exclusive and you'll get escorted to the door by the AD and may not be able to return because of your dishonesty.