Wed, 26 April 2006
Can you take pictures in public places? Are there any laws or rules about this?
I have received many emails about this subject and decided it was worth pursuing. In my travels through the Internet, I have seen reports about photographers (amateur and professional) having confrontations with security guards, police and the public.
As a result, I have asked Bert P. Krages, a lawer based in Portland, OR, USA to be a guest on my show, the Secrets of Digital Imaging. From Mr. Krages website:
"His practice areas encompass several fields but share the common quality of involving highly fact-specific circumstances that benefit from individualized attention and service. Combining a background in science and engineering with a lifelong interest in the visual arts, he is proficient at managing technical and scientific issues while keeping sight of the whole picture."
He has been quite cognizant of the issue of photography in public places and has published a PDF document called The Photographer's Right and also the Legal Handbook for Photographers. Besides the technical issues, Mr. Krages is a darn good photographer!
The podcast will be available this coming Sunday evening. Listen to our conversation where we talk about photography and your rights.
Disclaimer: We will be speaking about the issues as they pertain to the United States. Laws and statutes may differ in other countries and we cannot address any rights you may have in other areas of the world.
