Comments on: I’m a Photographer, Not a Terrorist – How to Shoot in Public With Confidence http://www.digital-photography-school.com/im-a-photographer-not-a-terrorist-how-to-shoot-in-public-with-confidence Discover how to use your digital camera with our Digital Photography Tips. We are a community of photographers of all experience levels who come together to learn, share and grow in our understanding of photography. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:23:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Stuart http://www.digital-photography-school.com/im-a-photographer-not-a-terrorist-how-to-shoot-in-public-with-confidence/comment-page-2#comment-90992 Stuart Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:23:34 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=8470#comment-90992 "the law forbids you from taking photos of kids without consent" This is actually not the case in the UK (see http://www.urban75.org/photos/photographers-rights-street-shooting.html). Yes it is wise to seek consent. However, there are times when this is simply not possible before taking the picture. If I have taken a possible keeper I do make a point of giving the parent/guardian a business card and tell them that I will happily provide them with a copy of the picture. This has never led to me being asked to delete the picture or any sort of confrontation. The most trouble I have with street photography is from those charity people who stop you asking you to fill in a form giving your bank details. Stuart “the law forbids you from taking photos of kids without consent” This is actually not the case in the UK (see http://www.urban75.org/photos/photographers-rights-street-shooting.html). Yes it is wise to seek consent. However, there are times when this is simply not possible before taking the picture. If I have taken a possible keeper I do make a point of giving the parent/guardian a business card and tell them that I will happily provide them with a copy of the picture. This has never led to me being asked to delete the picture or any sort of confrontation. The most trouble I have with street photography is from those charity people who stop you asking you to fill in a form giving your bank details.

Stuart

]]> By: John http://www.digital-photography-school.com/im-a-photographer-not-a-terrorist-how-to-shoot-in-public-with-confidence/comment-page-2#comment-83012 John Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:07:51 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=8470#comment-83012 I often wonder about the motive for these security goons to get so excited about people taking photos? I could understand it if the photographer was spending all day there taking detailed photos and/or setting up a tripod, because it might be causing an obstruction to shoppers. Maybe they just love their little bit of 'authority'? Maybe he wasn'r made a prefect when he was at school? I often wonder about the motive for these security goons to get so excited about people taking photos? I could understand it if the photographer was spending all day there taking detailed photos and/or setting up a tripod, because it might be causing an obstruction to shoppers. Maybe they just love their little bit of ‘authority’? Maybe he wasn’r made a prefect when he was at school?

]]> By: fotoamater.com http://www.digital-photography-school.com/im-a-photographer-not-a-terrorist-how-to-shoot-in-public-with-confidence/comment-page-2#comment-78334 fotoamater.com Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:32:35 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=8470#comment-78334 An interesting link for you living in USA: http://carlosmiller.com/2009/12/15/california-man-told-he-needs-permit-to-photograph-family/ An interesting link for you living in USA:

http://carlosmiller.com/2009/12/15/california-man-told-he-needs-permit-to-photograph-family/

]]> By: vegas9798 http://www.digital-photography-school.com/im-a-photographer-not-a-terrorist-how-to-shoot-in-public-with-confidence/comment-page-2#comment-76223 vegas9798 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:28:01 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=8470#comment-76223 Several months ago I decided to head out to the local shopping mall here in Georgia just to take some shots. After walking through the mall and taking a couple of shots I spotted a cart that had several gumball machines all loaded with bright colorful gumballs and decided to get a few shots. Before I could get focused good a hand appeared and I was told by the mall security that I couldn't take any pictures in the mall. I told the officer that I had figured that shooting inside the stores would be prohibited but that I figured that since I was out in the public walk way I had thought I would be ok. He informed me that I was mistaken so without causing any further disturbance I headed for the exit. As I was walking to my car I passed a flower bed and spotted a beautiful butterfly dancing around on the blossoms ,so I raised my camera to get a shot ,thinking that surely I would be within my rights to take photos OUTSIDE the confines of the mall. WRONG ! Another security gaurd stopped his vehicle in the middle of the drive got out and ran over shouting that I was not allowed to take photos on the mall property,I said "I was just told that I couldn't shoot inside but I figured that since I was outside I was ok ?" Again I was informed that I was mistaken, and told in no uncertain terms that photography was prohibited ANYWHERE on the property ! I guess the owners of the mall don't want their competitors knowing what type of gumballs are selling the best or which butterflies pollenate more efficiently ! Several months ago I decided to head out to the local shopping mall here in Georgia just to take some shots. After walking through the mall and taking a couple of shots I spotted a cart that had several gumball machines all loaded with bright colorful gumballs and decided to get a few shots. Before I could get focused good a hand appeared and I was told by the mall security that I couldn’t take any pictures in the mall. I told the officer that I had figured that shooting inside the stores would be prohibited but that I figured that since I was out in the public walk way I had thought I would be ok. He informed me that I was mistaken so without causing any further disturbance I headed for the exit. As I was walking to my car I passed a flower bed and spotted a beautiful butterfly dancing around on the blossoms ,so I raised my camera to get a shot ,thinking that surely I would be within my rights to take photos OUTSIDE the confines of the mall. WRONG ! Another security gaurd stopped his vehicle in the middle of the drive got out and ran over shouting that I was not allowed to take photos on the mall property,I said “I was just told that I couldn’t shoot inside but I figured that since I was outside I was ok ?” Again I was informed that I was mistaken, and told in no uncertain terms that photography was prohibited ANYWHERE on the property ! I guess the owners of the mall don’t want their competitors knowing what type of gumballs are selling the best or which butterflies pollenate more efficiently !

]]> By: GavinZac http://www.digital-photography-school.com/im-a-photographer-not-a-terrorist-how-to-shoot-in-public-with-confidence/comment-page-2#comment-75770 GavinZac Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:59:58 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=8470#comment-75770 Kapil, It is not illegal to photograph on a flight - it can sometimes be a breach of your agreement to fly though, which means they can 'kick you off' or ban you from flying the next time. The use of consumer-grade electronics does not in any way disrupt navigation equipment or any electronics on board an airplane. Again, you are asked not to use them as part of your customer agreement with the airline. The real reason for this is that it is easier to get people on and off an airplane when they arent holding a music player or camera or laptop. This is why in the recession, airlines are changing the rule and allowing people to use anything, even mobile phones - they want more money. With regard to privacy because he is an official - in fact, it would probably be argued that he has less privacy than most. If I am photographing an anonymous stranger, I must answer - why? If a public figure wants me not to photograph them, they must answer - why not? Kapil,

It is not illegal to photograph on a flight – it can sometimes be a breach of your agreement to fly though, which means they can ‘kick you off’ or ban you from flying the next time.

The use of consumer-grade electronics does not in any way disrupt navigation equipment or any electronics on board an airplane. Again, you are asked not to use them as part of your customer agreement with the airline. The real reason for this is that it is easier to get people on and off an airplane when they arent holding a music player or camera or laptop. This is why in the recession, airlines are changing the rule and allowing people to use anything, even mobile phones – they want more money.

With regard to privacy because he is an official – in fact, it would probably be argued that he has less privacy than most. If I am photographing an anonymous stranger, I must answer – why? If a public figure wants me not to photograph them, they must answer – why not?

]]> By: Kapil Suvarna http://www.digital-photography-school.com/im-a-photographer-not-a-terrorist-how-to-shoot-in-public-with-confidence/comment-page-2#comment-65857 Kapil Suvarna Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:00:06 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=8470#comment-65857 Hi, I am from Mumbai and had written a post here few days back. Just to add a little to this forum. I have posted a photo at this link - http://tumblr.com/xwl3716xo This is a photo of a minister in India in a airplane. As it's menioned in the writeup with photo. A New York based photographer has clicked this ministers photograph on a airplane. If it's commissioned by the minister himself. My arguement stops here. If it isn't, my question is - doesn't this raise some very pertinent Q's in our minds? And why not, it should raise questions. Are rules just for common people ? Firstly you are not allowed to photograph in a airplane.PERIOD. Since most electronic gadgets interfere with the navigation system. Secondly, just because, may be, this photographer is a press guy, was he allowed for that. Isn't that wrong considering "security issues" in an airplane. ? What was the airplane crew doing ? Didn't this minister have anybody with him to "shoo" this photographer away" ? Now that the minister must have seen this photo, will he sue this photographer for taking picture without his knowledge, just few feet away from him.....This photographer must be a real "cheeky" guy to go and take a snap 2 feet away and that too of a minister of some state. I could on and this is what it makes the whole thing frustrating and a conclusion can be drawn. Only common people have rules OR you just break the rules. Hi,

I am from Mumbai and had written a post here few days back. Just to add a little to this forum. I have posted a photo at this link – http://tumblr.com/xwl3716xo
This is a photo of a minister in India in a airplane. As it’s menioned in the writeup with photo. A New York based photographer has clicked this ministers photograph on a airplane. If it’s commissioned by the minister himself. My arguement stops here. If it isn’t, my question is – doesn’t this raise some very pertinent Q’s in our minds? And why not, it should raise questions. Are rules just for common people ?

Firstly you are not allowed to photograph in a airplane.PERIOD. Since most electronic gadgets interfere with the navigation system. Secondly, just because, may be, this photographer is a press guy, was he allowed for that. Isn’t that wrong considering “security issues” in an airplane. ? What was the airplane crew doing ? Didn’t this minister have anybody with him to “shoo” this photographer away” ? Now that the minister must have seen this photo, will he sue this photographer for taking picture without his knowledge, just few feet away from him…..This photographer must be a real “cheeky” guy to go and take a snap 2 feet away and that too of a minister of some state.

I could on and this is what it makes the whole thing frustrating and a conclusion can be drawn. Only common people have rules OR you just break the rules.

]]> By: Thiago Beleza http://www.digital-photography-school.com/im-a-photographer-not-a-terrorist-how-to-shoot-in-public-with-confidence/comment-page-2#comment-65164 Thiago Beleza Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:10:59 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=8470#comment-65164 Amazing.... really nice words... congrats.. Amazing…. really nice words… congrats..

]]> By: tokyorush http://www.digital-photography-school.com/im-a-photographer-not-a-terrorist-how-to-shoot-in-public-with-confidence/comment-page-2#comment-64535 tokyorush Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:32:28 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=8470#comment-64535 That's a great suggestion, Rajev... That’s a great suggestion, Rajev…

]]> By: Rajev Charudutta http://www.digital-photography-school.com/im-a-photographer-not-a-terrorist-how-to-shoot-in-public-with-confidence/comment-page-2#comment-64355 Rajev Charudutta Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:27:17 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=8470#comment-64355 Darren, and the rest of DPS friends. I had this suggestion since quite sone time, but was apprehensive about posting it. Can you issue an Identity Card for the students / members of DPS?, stating that they are students of this photography school. As DPS has such a huge global membership and is quite well known in photography circles, it will carry weight. You can add a relevant disclamer, so that you do not get into trouble in case someone misuses the ID. Usually everywhere in the world people have a soft corner for students, and I think if they had and ID of a photography school , and said that they are students of photography, 99% they would be let of with a smile or/and words of encouragement, and the nasty situations described above would not arise. Please do not make it so expensive that only members of certain countries can afford it. If you can find someone to sponsor it, nothing like it. Darren, and the rest of DPS friends. I had this suggestion since quite sone time, but was apprehensive about posting it.

Can you issue an Identity Card for the students / members of DPS?, stating that they are students of this photography school. As DPS has such a huge global membership and is quite well known in photography circles, it will carry weight. You can add a relevant disclamer, so that you do not get into trouble in case someone misuses the ID.

Usually everywhere in the world people have a soft corner for students, and I think if they had and ID of a photography school , and said that they are students of photography, 99% they would be let of with a smile or/and words of encouragement, and the nasty situations described above would not arise.

Please do not make it so expensive that only members of certain countries can afford it. If you can find someone to sponsor it, nothing like it.

]]> By: RP http://www.digital-photography-school.com/im-a-photographer-not-a-terrorist-how-to-shoot-in-public-with-confidence/comment-page-2#comment-64276 RP Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:08:34 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/?p=8470#comment-64276 This looks nice: http://www.tutorial9.net/photography/your-rights-as-a-photographer/ This looks nice:

http://www.tutorial9.net/photography/your-rights-as-a-photographer/

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