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Jun 24, 2018 08:25:27   #
david vt Loc: Vermont
 
Hi

Interesting thread in the main photography section on public space (street) photography, with a couple of good articles posted.

Got me thinking about the photography that I am doing (school sport events, AAU, etc). I am not publishing any of these commercially (and my skills will need to improve - a lot - before I can even consider that!), but if I am taking a photo of a track competition or middle/high school BBall game, is a release required?

as some of you know, I take pics mainly of my own kids and children of family friends as the main focus (pun intended) of the photos, but inevitably there are other children (teammates and opponents). What considerations are there?

If I put the best shots of the season up on a sharesite (shutterfly, smugmug) to share with teammate’s parents, are there any thoughts there? I have never had any requests to take down a picture, and if a particular parent asked for their child’s picture to be removed, but what are the rules here (legal and otherwise)

I know several of you shoot at the next level (Max Preps, etc). Interested in how you approach this.

Thanks in advance

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Jun 24, 2018 08:55:57   #
tom kf4wol
 
Good Morning,

My two cents worth as an Amateur Shutter Clicker.

I have been taking local High School Sports for about 6 or 7 years or so.

I got started when our two oldest Grandson's began to play Sports.

I followed them thru High School, and have continued to attempt to take photos of our Local High School Sports Youth.

And I post them on a Facebook Page Site I sat up for the Youth's, and Their Parents to enjoy. I have never had a problem with anyone complaining or the need to get any released. Local High School Sports is an open Public Forum for Fans. Thus I see no reason to obtain a release.

I have ask Parents of a Young Child if it is okay to post the Photo I attempted to take of them on My Face Book Sports Page. Out of respect for the Parent if they did not want their child's photo posted. No one has ever said no. In fact they have always been thrilled I took the photo, and posted same.

I have had one Young Lady who took exception at a Pre-Prom Event. She text me ask me to remove the photo of her. Which of course I did.

As a results of My Photo Attempts Hobby I have been given Dugout, Sideline, practice field access by the Coach's, Athletic Director, and Principal of our Local High Schools.

I have been invited to Sports Banquets, and so many Senior Graduation Parties I cannot attend all of them.

In Truth My Attempts at trying to capture Sports Memories is the most rewarding Hobby I have had in my 78 blessed years of life.

I am not a big Face Book Fan. I maintain a site so I can have a Sports Page Forum to share My attempts with our Youth, and Their Families.

I know a lot of this is off Subject. Point is I have never had an issue with needing a release to enjoy my hobby.

If You have interest an interest my Face Book Sports Site is: pop's of da rap's sports

tom aka pop's to all the Youth in Our Area.

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Jun 25, 2018 09:23:44   #
Jaackil Loc: Massachusetts
 
david vt wrote:
Hi

Interesting thread in the main photography section on public space (street) photography, with a couple of good articles posted.

Got me thinking about the photography that I am doing (school sport events, AAU, etc). I am not publishing any of these commercially (and my skills will need to improve - a lot - before I can even consider that!), but if I am taking a photo of a track competition or middle/high school BBall game, is a release required?

as some of you know, I take pics mainly of my own kids and children of family friends as the main focus (pun intended) of the photos, but inevitably there are other children (teammates and opponents). What considerations are there?

If I put the best shots of the season up on a sharesite (shutterfly, smugmug) to share with teammate’s parents, are there any thoughts there? I have never had any requests to take down a picture, and if a particular parent asked for their child’s picture to be removed, but what are the rules here (legal and otherwise)

I know several of you shoot at the next level (Max Preps, etc). Interested in how you approach this.

Thanks in advance
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Short Answer, No.

If not used for comercial purpose, ie to promote or advertise and the subjects are in a public space you do not need a release. Sports venues are considered public space if they are open to the public even if there is an admission charge. The exception being if there is a prohibition posted. Also age of the subjects is not a consideration.

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Jun 25, 2018 10:59:45   #
Jules Karney Loc: Las Vegas, Nevada
 
david vt wrote:
Hi

Interesting thread in the main photography section on public space (street) photography, with a couple of good articles posted.

Got me thinking about the photography that I am doing (school sport events, AAU, etc). I am not publishing any of these commercially (and my skills will need to improve - a lot - before I can even consider that!), but if I am taking a photo of a track competition or middle/high school BBall game, is a release required?

as some of you know, I take pics mainly of my own kids and children of family friends as the main focus (pun intended) of the photos, but inevitably there are other children (teammates and opponents). What considerations are there?

If I put the best shots of the season up on a sharesite (shutterfly, smugmug) to share with teammate’s parents, are there any thoughts there? I have never had any requests to take down a picture, and if a particular parent asked for their child’s picture to be removed, but what are the rules here (legal and otherwise)

I know several of you shoot at the next level (Max Preps, etc). Interested in how you approach this.

Thanks in advance
Hi br br Interesting thread in the main photograp... (show quote)


What Jack said. Do not worry about it. If a parent doesn't want their child on public space I would remove it immediately. Never a problem, I don't want any parent upset.

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Jun 25, 2018 14:13:37   #
Daryl New Loc: Wellington,New Zealand
 
Jaackil sums it up I reckon.You are in a public place,not stalking or harassing the people.Go for it.If in doubt ask permission to take photo.

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Mar 21, 2019 14:04:16   #
dparsh Loc: Massachusetts
 
check with the school, some schools have parents sign a release in case their child shows up in a picture that is randomly taken at a sporting event or other such venues.

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Mar 23, 2019 22:46:06   #
TColJeep Loc: Holbrook,NY
 
I've been shooting youth hockey for about 5 years now and never had an issue. House leagues, High school, travel teams and college. I too post on Facebook since it's so easy for parents and friends to view the pictures. It's more likely you will have parents asking you if you can get a few pictures of their kid than to not include them in your photos. Shoot away, every kid looks forward top seeing themselves in action.

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Mar 24, 2019 17:52:25   #
Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC
 
If you decide to monetize your work (earn revenue from)
Then this...
https://www.asmp.org/model-release-minor-child/
or similar...

Please be aware that the sections in color i.e. bold are place-holder text that you are supposed to replace.

I shoot a lot of fashion (editorial and catalog) and ALWAYS make a copy of the models ID (drivers license etc.) along with their signed release... No ID, not shooting.... I make ID copies BEFORE a session ever starts...

Please be aware that shooting in public space may be regulated by ordinances etc. I always check, verify and pull the necessary permits long BEFORE a session... most state/city/county parks require this... permit duration and fees widely vary... Note: you will likely be required to show proof of professional liability insurance coverage in order to pull permits...

Always best to check with the academic institution on which the sporting event is taking place, first, k?

Experience is a brutal teacher when there is money on the table...
enough said...

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