Re: Shooting people in stereo (strangers)

[P3D Tom Martin <tlmartin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If I remember correctly, what the lawyer who taught my communication law
course told us, you do not need permission to take anyone=92s photograph
in a public place. However, you do need a release to take a person=92s
picture if you are on private property that=92s not your own.

A public place is any place that is owned by a government body (city,
county, state, federal, =85etc.). It does not include shopping malls,
theme parks, restaurants, office buildings, =85etc. since they are
privately owned. You can stand on public property and take photos of
people on private property. For instance, you can stand on the sidewalk
and take your neighbor=92s picture as they rake leaves, but you can=92t s=
tep
onto their property for a better angle without their permission. And if
the photos are sold, or displayed in a public place, the permission must
be in writing.

Many books on photography have sample release forms that you can copy
and carry in your camera bag. Why should the photographer care? Because
if the model doesn=92t like you, they can sue for big bucks (it happens
all the time). Just a sign of our times.

Of course if you have any detailed questions, its best to seek legal
counsel.

Dispensing wisdom, not legal advice, Tom


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