Photo Credential or Press Credential - which to keep?

[volosong]

I'm going to be shooting high school sports for the local paper this year, as well as a co-worker who is also a Pentaxian. When I stopped at the publisher last night to pick up the sports schedule, he gave me one "Press Credential" and one "Photo Credential", one of which I need to pass on to my co-worker.

Which pass should I keep? Which is more "valuable" to have?

I will not be required to perform any reporting activities, other than photography. Also should state that in past years, I never needed to show my "Credential" to anyone...even once. I've learned that when you go walking into a venue with a monopod, an over-the-shoulder camera/lens bag and an extra lens bag...and walk like you have a purpose and like you know where you are going...nobody questions you.

[Steinback]

I would say the photo credential badge makes a bit more sense if you are trying to argue your way into unusual places in venues to get a better angle or something like that, but I can't see it making a big difference. In the 3 years I shot sports and special events at my highschool I only had one or two people question me at pay-to-enter events like dances and as in your case I've never had somebody ask for credentials at a sporting event.

[SpecialK]

Why not ask the people who gave them to you?

[MRRiley]

Well, since you are taking "photos" I'd say use the "Photo Credential"... but keep the other one in your back pocket.

[JCSullivan]

Keep the Photo - in case of "no photos allowed" - in which case you're a shoe-in.