PHOTOGRAPHER/WRITER: Hi Rey! My name is [NAME]. I'm reaching out to request photo credentials for [SHOW] on [DATE]. It would be so much fun to cover [BAND]! I have fond memories of jamming out to [ALBUM] in high school
ME: Hi [NAME]. Thanks for the email. Are you shooting for a media outlet or just adding to your portfolio? Let me know so I can determine the process of requesting credentials. Thanks!
P/W: Was planning on just shooting for fun because I've got 2 maybe 3 shows I'll be reviewing over 4 days, and [BAND] is right at the start of that. Would that be possible?
M: When you say "shooting for fun", does that mean you aren't reviewing the show and just shooting pics for the "fun" of it? We have limited space in the photopit so if you're just shooting for fun, I'll have to prioritize those photographers who are on assignment and then let you know if there is space in the pit. I also won't be able to get you on the guest list, so you'd have to supply your own ticket if I can get you a photopass. TBH, that show's list is packed with photographers on assignment, so I most likely won't be able to get you credentials if you're not planning on publishing the pics. Just a heads up.
P/W: So you're saying that I, a professional photographer, may be denied a ticket and a photopass to a band who I don't even like that much because you have TOO MANY people on your guest list? Sounds more like YOU'RE [sic] problem than mine. You need to cut down the list.
M: Thanks for the advice. I will indeed start cutting down the list and denying credentials... Take one guess where I'm going to start.