Are you reluctant to take photographs of people?
Mar 15, 2022 09:27:43 #
mikegreenwald
Loc: Illinois
I once took a photo at the request of a stranger, using the tiny point and shoot they were carrying.
A couple of months later I was surprised to see it on a billboard advertising a real estate saleswoman - yes, the same woman I had photographed, unmistakably the photo I had taken.
A couple of months later I was surprised to see it on a billboard advertising a real estate saleswoman - yes, the same woman I had photographed, unmistakably the photo I had taken.
Mar 15, 2022 09:56:50 #
nmw1004
Loc: Dresher PA
I find that I am much more comfortable doing wildlife and landscape photography. The animals and trees don't seem to mind. When it comes to street photography I try not to intrude on a persons space.
Mar 15, 2022 10:19:33 #
ScottWardwell
Loc: Maine
For a number of years I volunteered to take race day photos for The Komen Race For The Cure in Bangor. I was registered volunteer with a Race t-shirt identifying me as such. It was an all day affair with a 5k race and a post race rally. It had a festival-feeling to it. Individuals and teams participated. Everyone was eager for group shots. I took discrete shots of individuals at various points in the race or just enjoying the day. I put some on my open web site for people to see. A lot let me know it was them and liked the shots and could I send them a file attachment. The local Komen committee used a lot in their promo materials. I don't recall a single negative interaction in all those years.
Mar 15, 2022 10:42:51 #
rmalarz wrote:
If I'm in a public place anything/anyone is fair game.
--Bob
--Bob
My thoughts exactly!
Mar 15, 2022 10:56:38 #
Jack47 wrote:
I would NEVER…..FOR ANY REASON photograph anyone in public unless asked. I don’t really care what the law is. It’s a matter of manners.
I'm in agreement with you. Especially where children are involved. There are so many predators in the news many people would find it creepy.
Mar 15, 2022 11:19:08 #
Wags
Loc: Mequon, WI
jlocke wrote:
I'm kind of your polar opposite. My grandson plays Junior hockey, and I take photos of him and as many of his teammates as I can. I try to keep up so that I don't miss anyone. I generally take 80-150 photos per game, and post them on my Flickr account. I've had many of the parents thank me for doing this, as most of the kids are living with billet families and their parents don't get to see them play.
John, I tend to do what you do. I am literally the old guy (74) standing at the end of the basketball courts shooting my grandsons’ basketball games. Similar to you, I get around 100 shots per game, try to get at least one action shot of each player, and then post 30-40 on the team’s Facebook page. Parents and players give me the positive feedback to keep going. At the end oft he year I put together a poster that includes one shot of each of the players, and then hand them out at the last game. I feel very comfortable doing home games, but do get a bit nervous doing an away game. But that hasn’t stopped me.
Mar 15, 2022 11:43:30 #
Mar 15, 2022 12:44:04 #
fosis
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
In order to preserve the freedoms we enjoy, which include photography in public places because there is not a presumption of privacy there, WE need to be polite, and ask when it's potentially an issue (like children or people who just look like they don't want to be photographed, etc.).
Brief comment -- Our current society argues all about one's rights, and our freedoms will diminish if we can't responsibly exercise those rights. In the long run, it eventually won't be not our right to offend other people, even though it may be legal. Just because you can doesn't mean you should.
Brief comment -- Our current society argues all about one's rights, and our freedoms will diminish if we can't responsibly exercise those rights. In the long run, it eventually won't be not our right to offend other people, even though it may be legal. Just because you can doesn't mean you should.
Mar 15, 2022 12:56:48 #
rmalarz wrote:
If I'm in a public place anything/anyone is fair game.
--Bob
--Bob
It is extremely important to ask before pressing. In the current times people get offended and downright aggressive.
Parents become protective and women are often offended that someone is photographing them. You can carry a briefcase filled with business cards and model releases. It may only save you a lot of being screamed at.
The first amendment is great but let’s not make this political. We don’t need the Admin to join our party.
We should be respectful of others. Just because we have a camera around our necks and we can afford the latest and greatest doesn’t mean that camera wrapped around our necks can’t be used to choke us to death. Ask first. If the answer is no, then the answer is going to be no, 10 minutes later.
Mar 15, 2022 13:07:53 #
arperry
Loc: Miami/Florida
Kmgw9v wrote:
In a word—-yes. At this point in my life, I avoid controversy—especially with strangers. I don’t want to get shot-literally.
I agree with you, being a Miami resident myself. This town makes you hypersensitive to so many situations. Once outside South Florida, my reluctance eases.
Mar 15, 2022 13:23:15 #
LCD wrote:
A photographer friends of mine expressed his extre... (show quote)
“I ask permission.” Enough said.
Mar 15, 2022 13:27:57 #
I follow what Shutterstock requires as a somewhat conservative but useful guide.
If children are involved at an event, then I need to have a newsreporter release from the event organizer. For example, I want to publish a few photos for editorial use with Shutterstock which would normally not need to have a model release. In this case, Shuttersstock required me to get a letter from the school saying I was certified as a photographer for the eventt.
In general, if a person is recognizable in a photo, the photographer needs a model release. Cutting off a persons head from the lip up and chest down will usually suffice to make a person not recognizable, but this is not a legal definitiion--only my operational one. -Richard
If children are involved at an event, then I need to have a newsreporter release from the event organizer. For example, I want to publish a few photos for editorial use with Shutterstock which would normally not need to have a model release. In this case, Shuttersstock required me to get a letter from the school saying I was certified as a photographer for the eventt.
In general, if a person is recognizable in a photo, the photographer needs a model release. Cutting off a persons head from the lip up and chest down will usually suffice to make a person not recognizable, but this is not a legal definitiion--only my operational one. -Richard
Mar 15, 2022 14:29:27 #
LCD wrote:
A photographer friends of mine expressed his extre... (show quote)
If they are in a public place, street park or whatever, nothing can legally prohibit photographing anyone. (Unless it's Sonny Corleone's kids, in which case his people will break your legs. )
However it's usually polite if you ask the parent if you can take photos. Get an emailaddress and offer to send copies of what you took. If they say no, honor their request.
Mar 15, 2022 15:02:32 #
arperry wrote:
I agree with you, being a Miami resident myself. This town makes you hypersensitive to so many situations. Once outside South Florida, my reluctance eases.
Mar 15, 2022 15:50:34 #
dbrugger25
Loc: Raleigh, NC
I was photographing my ten year old grandson at a basketball game. One of the officials approached me and asked who I am and why I was taking photos. I identified my grandson and explained who I am. They then gave their permission to keep photographing.
I an 77 years old and could possibly be thought to be a dirty old pervert but I am not. I respect the officials for being prudent.
IfI were doing street photography I could understand why some people would be suspicious; especially if I were photographing children. If I were questioned, I would offer them a card, get their name and address and offer to send them the photos.
I an 77 years old and could possibly be thought to be a dirty old pervert but I am not. I respect the officials for being prudent.
IfI were doing street photography I could understand why some people would be suspicious; especially if I were photographing children. If I were questioned, I would offer them a card, get their name and address and offer to send them the photos.
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