What would it take to create a fake publication for the purpose

Just make up some pass for a blog and have a barcode or qr code that scans to your website, just make it look official.

I read an article on fstoppers about how photographers can check bags for free or reduced price if they are with a media organization. The guy who said he worked for fstoppers made a bullshit press pass and they took it as valid. Will try to find article.

>>3022592
https://fstoppers.com/business/how-print-media-pass-save-money-checked-bags-airport-149776

Found it

>>3022592
Nice, although there's no way that would work for actually getting into an event that passes are issued for.

For smaller events, it may not even matter, if you look legitimate enough, they will be happy for the "coverage."

For larger events that will have a media contact, they will recognize the names of media outlets and specific reporters. An unknown outlet will get the same scrutiny as an unaffiliated photographer.

Ive been photographing events for the last year now, and i can say there is a big difference between small and big venues. For some i did not even need an announcement on the web page i write for. I just said who i shoot for, they gave me a wristband, and thats it. The bigger venues often ask for something in return, for instance an announcement on your web page, some info about your page, or they need you to have a big enough audience. After a time they may ask where the pictures of previous events were published, and you will have a problem.
Just start a real blog or something. Its not that hard, and you dont need to create a lot of original content for it...

>>3022108
I've gone on the media only area for some very large events that were held near my town and have literally just walked right in. If your gear looks official enough and you're confident enough, they wont even question you. It was pretty funny how one time I found myself, a uni student who doesnt even study photography, taking photos along side guys with 5D Mark IIIs, EOS-1D Xs from AP, Washington Post, New Yorker, New York Times, etc.

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My advice is a combination of these three posts. For smaller events, it generally doesn't matter much, especially if it's free and open to the public. Larger events, it really depends. It depends on the event, who is in charge of media relations, the venue and who's sponsoring the event. Of course, if you fit the role, you could maybe fudge your way in in certain instances.

A simple photography website or blog would be a good idea regardless as a place to promote your work. All you really need to do is update it on a regular basis with photo galleries of events you shot or the occasional standalone photograph that you're proud of.

Most major events require that you have your editor apply for a pass beforehand, you can't just show up with a bullshit press pass and walk in. I'm sure they'll make an exception if you're from a really really famous publication but you'll still have to prove that you're legit.