Wednesday, January 5, 2011

The Photographer's rights

1.       Can I take photos in a shopping mall?
yes
2.       Can I take photos in an airport?
yes 
3.       Can I take photographs on the street?
yes 
4.       Can I take photographs of accidents or crimes?
yes 
5.       Can a security guard force you to delete your photos?
yes 
6.       Can private security detain you?
yes 
7.       Can law enforcement officers detain you?
yes 
8.       Can I photograph people?
If they agree 
9.       Can I photograph children?
If their parents agree 
10.   Can I sell photos of ordinary people?
Yes 
11.   Can I photograph celebrities?
Yes 
12.   Can I sell photos of celebrities?
Yes 
13.   Can I take photographs of business?
No 
14.   Can I take photographs of buildings?
Yes 
15.   Can I take photographs in a court?
No 
16.   Can I take photographs of a private house?
Yes 
17.   Can I take photographs at the stadium?
Yes 
18.   When do I own a photograph?
As long as it follows the law