Should another photographer ask before taking a photo of my kids?
Oct 31, 2011 09:59:50 #
Whether the parents see you or not you should let them know that you took pictures. What if someone else saw you and goes to the parents as you are leaving? In my opinion that would be even harder to explain. I have no problem with the candid shot as long as you go to the parents immediately, otherwise it looks like you may be trying to hide something.
Oct 31, 2011 10:07:39 #
I agree with Chip. I know that with children, sometimes the shots are better when not orcrastrated, but the person taking the photos should be obligated to show the parents the pictures and make shure that it is ok for him/her to keep them.Thats just comon curtisie. (sorry my spelling is not that correct).
Oct 31, 2011 10:16:14 #
Common sense and courtesy. I'm surprised at how many with children lean to feeling so strongly about photos of children having fun at an amusement park or other public place having pictures taken by another photographer and will keep that in mind for myself. I guess it's the sign of the times. We always ask permission when a child is singled out and never have been refused.
It is not surprising that a photographer might be turned down at a school event when asking permission. The school must protect itself since its location is known. I can think of a few other venues where camera use is denied even though it might be desireable from the photographer's viewpoint.
It is not surprising that a photographer might be turned down at a school event when asking permission. The school must protect itself since its location is known. I can think of a few other venues where camera use is denied even though it might be desireable from the photographer's viewpoint.
Oct 31, 2011 10:20:33 #
keithsmom wrote:
PS: regarding photographing kids at school.. br I ... (show quote)
Mom,
You were not in a public place, so permission had to be given, also since the teacher was not the parent of the other children she could not give you permission to shoot.
Oct 31, 2011 10:34:21 #
alann wrote:
This thread is getting to be very entertaining. :)
Yes, very. Just like the real people in the world. many times VERY ext-ream.
Oct 31, 2011 10:47:25 #
I think there is a huge difference between having kids in a shot and focusing on a child that isn't yours.
I don't care what the law is, it's just polite to ask. And if you don't have time, show the parent the shot afterwards and offer to send it to them.
I think you people are all acting like you are some important person out there shooting and should be allowed to do as you wish.
I don't care what the law is, it's just polite to ask. And if you don't have time, show the parent the shot afterwards and offer to send it to them.
I think you people are all acting like you are some important person out there shooting and should be allowed to do as you wish.
DSLRChuck wrote:
Again folks. Let's get real here. Pics are taken A... (show quote)
Oct 31, 2011 10:49:37 #
Oct 31, 2011 10:50:00 #
Oct 31, 2011 10:52:36 #
KristynD1980 wrote:
I took my kids to my favorite photo spot last week... (show quote)
When I was growing up my ancestors believed that photographs took away part of your soul. As a result I never take pictures of people (adults or children) without asking their permission first. Ya just never know how it's going to affect somebody.
Oct 31, 2011 10:53:41 #
"[quote=lindysuewho]I think there is a huge difference between having kids in a shot and focusing on a child that isn't yours.
I don't care what the law is, it's just polite to ask. And if you don't have time, show the parent the shot afterwards and offer to send it to them.
I think you people are all acting like you are some important person out there shooting and should be allowed to do as you wish."
I don't see myself as more or less important than anyone. But YES, it's called freedom.
I don't care what the law is, it's just polite to ask. And if you don't have time, show the parent the shot afterwards and offer to send it to them.
I think you people are all acting like you are some important person out there shooting and should be allowed to do as you wish."
I don't see myself as more or less important than anyone. But YES, it's called freedom.
Oct 31, 2011 10:56:52 #
When I was growing up my ancestors believed that photographs took away part of your soul. As a result I never take pictures of people (adults or children) without asking their permission first. Ya just never know how it's going to affect somebody.[/quote]
Wow, Just wow. To each his own.
Wow, Just wow. To each his own.
Oct 31, 2011 11:33:49 #
Oct 31, 2011 12:41:24 #
DSLRChuck wrote:
When I was growing up my ancestors believed that photographs took away part of your soul. As a result I never take pictures of people (adults or children) without asking their permission first. Ya just never know how it's going to affect somebody.
Wow, Just wow. To each his own.[/quote]
Pardon me but I am curious. When shooting a crowd scene, just how do you manage to get permission from everyone before they start getting away from you. And what about street scenes in a foreign country where you might not speak the language? And what about locations where there are
reinactment groups putting on shows? I can just picture you chasing actors all over the Civil War battle fields trying to get their permission.
Oct 31, 2011 14:39:06 #
I've argued this on a number of sites.
As was said, in a public setting no permission is needed. For young children, I would ask, just courtesy.
I've had people tell me if I took a shot of their kids or grandkids without their permission, my camera would end up on the ground, broken.
My reply was, I'm a pretty big guy. You would end up on the ground also broken, and face a civil lawsuit for breaking my D700 and one of my expensive lenses.
Last time I was hassled about this I was shooting some kids in a skate/BMX track grabbing air. The hasslers were several gang member types, sitting on the side not even skating or riding. Baggy pants halfway to their knees, you know the type.
I politely told them I didn't need their permission. They kept yapping. When I got out of my truck, they decided to leave.
My conclusion was they were involved in some shady deals and did not want a record of their faces. I wasn't even shooting at them.
As was said, in a public setting no permission is needed. For young children, I would ask, just courtesy.
I've had people tell me if I took a shot of their kids or grandkids without their permission, my camera would end up on the ground, broken.
My reply was, I'm a pretty big guy. You would end up on the ground also broken, and face a civil lawsuit for breaking my D700 and one of my expensive lenses.
Last time I was hassled about this I was shooting some kids in a skate/BMX track grabbing air. The hasslers were several gang member types, sitting on the side not even skating or riding. Baggy pants halfway to their knees, you know the type.
I politely told them I didn't need their permission. They kept yapping. When I got out of my truck, they decided to leave.
My conclusion was they were involved in some shady deals and did not want a record of their faces. I wasn't even shooting at them.
Oct 31, 2011 14:53:58 #
Rip Tragle wrote:
And how do you like children Mr.Fields?
.. Parboiled.
.. Parboiled.
Rip, I don't know about you and your imaginary Mr. Fields, but
personally, I love children - depending on how they're cooked!
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