Where can you legally shoot... interesting info.

TexPhotog

Howdy y'all... not sure which forum to post this, so please feel free to move it to the correct location.

Just wanted to give some people a couple of links to something that I thought was interesting and hopefully helpful info for photographers out there, young and old, pro or casual shooters alike...

The first link takes you to a story of a security guard that had someone delete photos from her camera because "no photography" was allowed on site.

http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/36607/118/

The second link takes you to a couple of USA Today news stories about info that photographers should be aware of.

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/andrewkantor/2005-12-29-camera-laws_x.htm

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/andrewkantor/2006-08-11-photography-rights_x.htm

This last link takes you to what a lawyer from Oregon wrote up as BASIC guidelines for photographers to know as far as our rights are concerned.

Please make sure that you understand this correctly...

BASIC... as in, IF YOU NEED LEGAL ADVISE, PLEASE SEEK THE ADVISE OF AN ATTORNEY THAT CAN DISCUSS "YOUR" PARTICULAR SITUATION WITH YOU.

http://www.krages.com/phoright.htm

LIke I said before... just some interesting reading for photographers out there...

Angelo

Thank you for sharing. This information is already available in the "Photog's Resources" sticky thread at the top of the forum page.

PS: No police officer or security guard has the right to force anyone to delete images.

TexPhotog

Interesting...
I searched for photographers rights before I posted...

Great info on the other thread too... I wish I had seen it before... although, the first link on my post shows video of a security guard making someone delete photographs from her camera... something very interesting to see.

dogwood

Also-- some great videos on http://www.photoattorney.com right now about overzealous police and security. Seems in some cases even though it's completely LEGAL to shoot photos, you'll still be asked to stop (or get arrested!)

Mike Lane

Funny story. I was taking some pictures on Pier 39 in San Francisco. For those who don't know, Pier 39 is a touristy place to go in downtown San Fran. It's got all the bad-for-you food, t-shirts, video games, and carnival rides you could want. But it does have some interesting vantage points like this one:



I was in the process of setting up for this very shot when a security guard approached me. He said something to the effect of what are you doing. I glanced at my massive tripod, 20d with grip, big lens, and remote shutter and I said, "Um, taking pictures." He said why are you taking pictures. And I pointed to a sign just like this one that was at about waist height right next to my camera set up:



He didn't say anything. He just turned around and walked away.

DavidTO

"Here's your sign."

Angelo

http://discarted.wordpress.com/

http://www.flickr.com/groups/streetsilence/discuss/72157605082332115/

http://www.flickr.com/groups/laprotest/pool/

Tango

Mike Lane wrote:

Funny story. I was taking some pictures on Pier 39 in San Francisco. For those who don't know, Pier 39 is a touristy place to go in downtown San Fran. It's got all the bad-for-you food, t-shirts, video games, and carnival rides you could want. But it does have some interesting vantage points like this one:



I was in the process of setting up for this very shot when a security guard approached me. He said something to the effect of what are you doing. I glanced at my massive tripod, 20d with grip, big lens, and remote shutter and I said, "Um, taking pictures." He said why are you taking pictures. And I pointed to a sign just like this one that was at about waist height right next to my camera set up:



He didn't say anything. He just turned around and walked away.

this is the funnest thing i have ever heard on the subject....wait just a second i gotta pull myself off the ground and back into my chair.....

claudermilk

In a similar vein, I just read about an incident where Fox was interviewing an Amtrak exec about how photography IS legal in DC's Union Station...and a security guard shows up and starts harassing them. Classic. Linky: http://www.myfoxdc.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=6664418&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1


BTW, great shot there, Mike. Looks better at night than daytime.

TexPhotog

claudermilk wrote:

In a similar vein, I just read about an incident where Fox was interviewing an Amtrak exec about how photography IS legal in DC's Union Station...and a security guard shows up and starts harassing them. Classic. Linky: http://www.myfoxdc.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=6664418&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1


BTW, great shot there, Mike. Looks better at night than daytime.

That is the funniest video... I just wish they had shown the whole raw video instead of editing for time... I wanted to hear the spokesman talk to the security guy... too damn funny:lol4 :lol4

MrBook2

Are Photographers a Threat?
There is an article about this topic over at the Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/jun/05/news.terrorism

(I found it via a link over at The Online Photographer: http://theonlinephotographer.com/the_online_photographer/blog_index.html )

I don't know if this article has already been posted, but I found it to be an interesting read. I have not been harassed while shooting, but I suspect it is only a matter of time before it happens.

--Aaron

JayPea

I agree with you completely, people are always trying to save the day, which, in the correct circumstances is ok, but harassing someone for taking photos? Thats just ridiculous. The article itself pretty much sums up what I would say.

Jay.

Angelo

MrBook2 wrote:

There is an article about this topic over at the Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/jun/05/news.terrorism

(I found it via a link over at The Online Photographer: http://theonlinephotographer.com/the_online_photographer/blog_index.html )

I don't know if this article has already been posted, but I found it to be an interesting read. I have not been harassed while shooting, but I suspect it is only a matter of time before it happens.

--Aaron

I merged your thread with this existing one on the same subject matter. Thanks for sharing.

mercphoto

Are photographers really a threat?
Very interesting read here. Apologies if anyone already posted this.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/jun/05/news.terrorism

Harryb

Not that I've seen. Having worked for the feds for 27 years I have a fairly good understanding of the bureaucracy. The bureaucracy needs to appear to be responding to the perceived threat even though its response is nonsense hence the increased scrutiny of photographers. It does no good but the bureaucracy has the appearance of being proactive.

Every time I hear of a photographer being hassled for taking pictures near a "sensitive" area I google that area and find hundreds or even thousands of images for that allegedly sensitive area.

Andy

Harryb wrote:

Every time I hear of a photographer being hassled

Didn't the NYC cops go after us once?

Harryb

Andy wrote:

Didn't the NYC cops go after us once?

I was fine, it was you they had a problem with. I shot in NYC for years and only got hassled when you were with me. Serves me right for hanging out with shifty looking characters.

The true story can be found here.