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Danthus

Danthus

Danthus

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I am photographing an event in May.

Some of the events will be in public, on the street, some will be in venues, not all will be ticketed.

What are the rules regarding photographing people at the events?
 
As you are in the UK, then the following article from Digital Camera world is what you're after.

http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2012/04/14/photographers-rights-the-ultimate-guide/

Don't forget to read page 2.

The next site also has information on Photographing people and privacy rights along with other info

http://www.urban75.org/photos/photographers-rights-and-the-law.html

Best rule of thumb though, is if someone asks you not to take their photograph, respect that request and don't be a jerk.
 
As far as I know yes.

Criminal Law that 'covers' photography hasn't had much alteration over the years other than alteration of S44 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

Civil law - again nothing has changed for years. Always been a case of you can photograph anything within sight when you are in public (subject to certain restricted building/establishments etc).

I have to ask, what do you intend to do with your photographs? If it is just street photography for your own use, then as far as I'm aware you're totally ok.

Problem comes when you're making money out of it - might need a Model release form for a single individual, think you're probably ok with shots of large crowds (but someone might know better).

Also when it comes to specific buildings and pieces of land you can run into trouble - normally its called The National Trust - they're quite rabid about taking legal action against anyone trying to sell photos of the exterior/interior of their buildings or even wide shots of the buildings in the Landscape.
 
Some of the images will be of attendees but wandering around in public spaces.

Some images will be of attendees at ticketed events but are in public spaces.

Some images will be of people in venues at ticketed events.
 
Then really you need to check with them about their ticket terms and conditions. Most events will/should have conditions to the effect of "by purchasing this ticket and attending the event you agree to have your image used to publicise the event" etc.

Whether you're charging or not is irrelevant, but the difficult one will be your first scenario - ticketed customers wandering public areas - as it'll be difficult to judge who's a customer and who's not unless you remember them!
 
Russinating said:
Then really you need to check with them about their ticket terms and conditions. Most events will/should have conditions to the effect of "by purchasing this ticket and attending the event you agree to have your image used to publicise the event" etc.

Whether you're charging or not is irrelevant, but the difficult one will be your first scenario - ticketed customers wandering public areas - as it'll be difficult to judge who's a customer and who's not unless you remember them!
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Pretty much as I thought to be honest.

The awkward one as you say is the wandering around in public. :D
 
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