give your gig photographers the due credit they deserve.
they have the power to make your band look good, and also look like
a bunch of 'dunno what am i doing here' kids.
they, just like the bands are doing what they love which is taking photos
of course.
if they are blocking your view, kindly tell them that they are blocking your
view, im sure its not their intention to block your view.
if they are blinding you with the flash.... oh wells.. wear sunglasses then!