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03/05/2007 09:49:59 PM · #1 |
Can anyone point me to any International or specifically Belgian laws that I might quote or print to convince my wife that it is legal for me to shoot photographs of the public in public places without asking each and every one of them for their permission?
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03/05/2007 10:04:28 PM · #2 |
| maybe she just doesn't like it when you shoot photographs of beautiful girls in the public ;) |
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03/05/2007 10:04:46 PM · #3 |
marital feud? not getting in the middle of this one!
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03/05/2007 10:22:13 PM · #4 |
Bah ... U2 are no help ...
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03/05/2007 10:31:17 PM · #5 |
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03/05/2007 10:46:55 PM · #6 |
| Hey, The way i see it is why start listening to her now! |
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03/05/2007 10:55:01 PM · #7 |
| Ask her if she thinks all celebrities give permission for there pictures to be taken while they are in public, if it was illegal you wouldn’t see horrible photos of them all the time. |
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03/06/2007 12:08:09 AM · #8 |
In reaction to various proposals that have been put forward for legislation to limit or ban photography in public places by 'unlicensed' photographers in the UK, a petition to the Prime Minister to Stop proposed restrictions regarding photography in public places has been created.
As one writer put it, "It is not clear whether this is aimed at photographers alone at this stage or also aimed at cell phone users and video makers or whether it is related to privacy or security measures."
In fact they are suggesting a number of moves promoting the requirement of 'ID' cards to allow photographers to operate in a public place.
I know another thread was started here a day or so ago on DPC cards, but I couldn't find it, and am not sure it was related to this topic.
Very interesting topic for us all though!
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03/06/2007 04:07:01 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by lostisme:
Ask her if she thinks all celebrities give permission for there pictures to be taken while they are in public, if it was illegal you wouldn’t see horrible photos of them all the time. |
Not that I want it to be illegal, but I wouldn't have minded not seeing up Britney's skirt. |
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03/06/2007 04:27:40 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by howzit:
In reaction to various proposals that have been put forward for legislation to limit or ban photography in public places by 'unlicensed' photographers in the UK, a petition to the Prime Minister to Stop proposed restrictions regarding photography in public places has been created.
As one writer put it, "It is not clear whether this is aimed at photographers alone at this stage or also aimed at cell phone users and video makers or whether it is related to privacy or security measures."
In fact they are suggesting a number of moves promoting the requirement of 'ID' cards to allow photographers to operate in a public place.
I know another thread was started here a day or so ago on DPC cards, but I couldn't find it, and am not sure it was related to this topic.
Very interesting topic for us all though! |
The Site COuncil has locked two threads about that petition because its fake. There are no news articles about any proposals. SO unless they never announced it i dont see a reason why to believe its not fake also. |
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03/06/2007 04:30:25 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by RainMotorsports:
The Site COuncil has locked two threads about that petition because its fake. There are no news articles about any proposals. SO unless they never announced it i dont see a reason why to believe its not fake also. |
Are you sure it was this specific petition? The reason I ask is that it is posted on a government website (.gov) - I know the government is not immune to public strutiny, but I would think they would have pulled a page or even a site if it was fake. Just wondering?
My intent on posting it was not to get people to sign up, but to draw our attention to at least one place that 'appears' to be fighting for our rights as photographers in the midst of some pretty damaging censorship. Just trying to add to the conversation.
Message edited by author 2007-03-06 09:32:00. |
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03/06/2007 04:42:03 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by howzit:
In fact they are suggesting a number of moves promoting the requirement of 'ID' cards to allow photographers to operate in a public place.
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Now this might not be so bad. Especially if all you have to do is apply and identify yourself as a resident with no major crime career, to have a photo ID, and the buggers have to back off and say "Sorry to have bothered you Sir" once they see you have a valid photographers ID.
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03/06/2007 05:04:41 AM · #13 |
I have not seen anything specific to Belgium, but here is something that a lawyer in the US wrote a few years back...
The Photographers Right (PDF)
Whether anything in this document applies to Belgium, I couldn't tell you...
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03/06/2007 05:09:35 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by fir3bird:
Originally posted by howzit:
In fact they are suggesting a number of moves promoting the requirement of 'ID' cards to allow photographers to operate in a public place.
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Now this might not be so bad. Especially if all you have to do is apply and identify yourself as a resident with no major crime career, to have a photo ID, and the buggers have to back off and say "Sorry to have bothered you Sir" once they see you have a valid photographers ID. |
Yeah its a great idea. You could turn every picture you take over to the police as well, just so they can keep tabs and make sure nobody is taking bad pictures. A fine idea. People who write should also have to register with the government and have pens issued to them, just in case they write nasty letters to people. |
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03/06/2007 05:09:42 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by cacciatore:
I have not seen anything specific to Belgium, but here is something that a lawyer in the US wrote a few years back...
The Photographers Right (PDF)
Whether anything in this document applies to Belgium, I couldn't tell you... |
I keep a printed copy of that in each of my camera bags. I've pulled it out & saved myself once and threatened to pull it out several other times. I suggest everyone at least read it and be familiar with your rights (and restrictions) and carry it with you if you frequently shoot strangers in public and/or public places.
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03/06/2007 05:19:40 AM · #16 |
Originally posted by idnic:
I keep a printed copy of that in each of my camera bags. I've pulled it out & saved myself once and threatened to pull it out several other times. I suggest everyone at least read it and be familiar with your rights (and restrictions) and carry it with you if you frequently shoot strangers in public and/or public places. |
LOL ... I just walked back from the printer with my copy ... great advice, especially for an amateur like me who is already a bit shy when it comes to public photography ... |
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03/06/2007 05:27:08 AM · #17 |
Originally posted by howzit:
Originally posted by RainMotorsports:
The Site COuncil has locked two threads about that petition because its fake. There are no news articles about any proposals. SO unless they never announced it i dont see a reason why to believe its not fake also. |
Are you sure it was this specific petition? The reason I ask is that it is posted on a government website (.gov) - I know the government is not immune to public strutiny, but I would think they would have pulled a page or even a site if it was fake. Just wondering?
My intent on posting it was not to get people to sign up, but to draw our attention to at least one place that 'appears' to be fighting for our rights as photographers in the midst of some pretty damaging censorship. Just trying to add to the conversation. |
Oh i know why you posted it i was just saying. And yeah it was this same exact petition. Id give u the two threads but i cant use search because its down. Apparently they dont have great control over .gov.uk domains over there. The sites doesnt appear to have an exact source but it points to alot of goverment information and sites.
I did alot of searching to find anything about any news in the UK about anything regarding public photography or laws or proposals or any other petitions and couldnt find anything.
ANyways end of my hijack if u find something PM me.
EDIT - found a funny article in Australia though.
//blogs.smh.com.au/photographers/archives/2007/02/photography_is_not_a_crime.html
Message edited by author 2007-03-06 10:29:01. |
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