So here's the scenario I was faced with a month ago. We had just left the interactive presentation "No Boundaries" at the WWII/D-Day Museum in New Orleans. It is a hugely emotion producing 90 minutes which involves the audience in the sounds, sights, and realities of WWII. The crowd was exiting into the lobby. I turned, camera in hand and ready to see an aged vet, in a wheelchair, sobbing uncontrollably. His similar aged wife and at least 2 other generations of family standing around him trying to console him. I raised my camera, and before I could press the shutter, I was overcome with the feeling that I was truly intruding, and that shooting would be somehow disrespectful. I simply walked over and tearfully said " Thank you, sir" and we left the area. I know that I did what was right for me at the moment, but the question has bothered me since. What would you have done? Thanks for any and all comments.

That is somewhat standard when the photographer is either an "employee" or a "contract" employee that was "hired to take specific shots"

It should have been stated up front, but you were involved in "work for hire" which in many cases the employers expect that hey are purchasing ALL RIGHTS, etc, the same as if you were an 'employee'. Next time get an understanding up front.

The price you got is fine for LIMITED uses, but giving up everything should be worth at least triple that, especially if they hit you with that requirement AFTER the shoot.