Ever been yelled at for taking pictures?

The security guards took my camera away at a Bruce Springstein concert one time. Boy I pitched the biggest fit. They finally agreed to take the camera for the night, have the film developed and take only the Bruce pics. It was kinda funny actually and I got them to make doubles. Got the camera back at the end of the show and the rest of the pics on the role about a week later. : )
 
photo gal said:
The security guards took my camera away at a Bruce Springstein concert one time. Boy I pitched the biggest fit. They finally agreed to take the camera for the night, have the film developed and take only the Bruce pics. It was kinda funny actually and I got them to make doubles. Got the camera back at the end of the show and the rest of the pics on the role about a week later. : )
You actually let them take your film? What did they do, cut out all the negatives with him in the frame?
 
Well heres my 2 cents worth.
1. most people are cool with you taking picture of them or their property as long as you ASK. I realize that as shy photographers we dont like to do that, but there it is.
2. most countries (including the US and Canada) have privacy acts that are designed to protect the privacy of people and their property. This includes their images. If you want to show images of them or their property, you need their permission... Thus model and property releases.

on a side note (that frankly I should keep to myself, but Im not that kind of girl); Deleting images that you are asked to delete of US federal property is definately the right move.... I dont neccessarily agree with it and no offence to you americans and I dont want to start US policy debates here.... but the US has a power hungry war monger as president right now who isnt the least bit concerned with the rights of american citizens and Id be willing to bet if trouble ensued from the refusal to delete images there would have been much more to worry about in that situation.... especially, heaven forbid, if Digital Matt isnt a racist and has friends who arent rich, red necked southerners.

REALLY.... no offence intended to the average american!! Im Canadian... we love everybody....
 
asked you what you were doing? "taking pictures of course", yes i'm always getting yelled at for taking pictures, from my other half, "will you please put that camera down"....
 
This reminds me of a story when I visited Belgium last Christmas. My friend and I went to an Art History museum. Now I know normally you can't pictures in places like that, but there were no signs and when I saw the most gorgeous view out into a courtyard and no one was around, I thought I'd take the chance.

I should have known I was going to get caught. The second I switched the camera on, there was this huge guy behind me, breathing down my neck (kind of like the big dog with you La Foto!). Only problem was he didn't speak any English. He just kept wagging his finger and shaking his head then beckoned me to follow him!

Oh the shame when I was escorted off the premises with all the other staff waiting at the entrance, tutting and saying (I imagine) horrible things about me! Still, given the same situation, I'd probably take the chance again!
 
We Aussies suffer from some of the same photographer fearing laws that you Northern Hemisphere types do.

Example 1. Some councils in Sydney require you to obtain a permit from lifeguards before taking your camera onto the beach. Even with said permit you are only allowed to take pictures of your own family and no-one else.

Example 2. Being military we have some big restrictions on photography as you would expect. We are prohibited from taking pictures without authority from Base Commanders and all images are the property of the Government and must be registered. Even after this we cannot use them or publish them. If i was to go to an airshow (public event) and was standing next to a civillian taking the same photo as he was of one of our assets, he can do whatever he wants with it but i, again, am bound by the Govt holding copyright of my image and again cannot use or publish. Go figure that one??

I have been bailed up many times by security police with big toothed hounds for taking photos but i play the game and have my authority on me (also must contact security and tell them when and where i am about to take photos, and call them when i finish). To take a defence related photo takes less than a minute, to register it correctly can take 4 hours per shot! I don't take many pictures any more and even military Photogs play by these rules and they hate it with a passion.

I rarely take candids but will ask if i want to take one (often told to piss off) :(
 
Yes i have been hunted from public buildings before and its a growing trend here,
especially if you look,or are proffesional.Getting written permission is becoming more
necessary.
In national parks the rangers may try to stop you,again if you look proffesional?,
ie.nice camera and tripod.They worry about liabilty claims and you making money
for nothing as the government pays for the upkeep of the park.
You may have to pay a fee and shoot from certain spots,also check with native
title holders so you don,t upset them. Brisbane australia
 
FlashSpeedo said:
yes, in Amsterdam walking through the red light district. i figured somebody would take offense, so i was shooting discretely from the hip from across the street, and keeping my camera hidden by my coat. some crazy guy actually chased me 2 blocks. yikes--all for a few bad fuzzy pictures.

Yeah, Taking shots in the red light district is a very bad idea. I have personnally seen 3 pimp/security types pick up and throw a shot snapping tourist into the water canal that runs the length of the main district. From what i saw, they were orignally just trying to get the camera into the water but when he struggled, they simply picked him up and dumped him over the side.

Besides, i wouldn't want any pictures of the hookers, they were giving me the evil eyes anyway.
 
I was chased through the red light district by pimps while i took photos..
don't ask about that.. :p
 
I've been yelled at a few times. There are photographer's rights and I carry a copy in my wallet. Do a websearch using the term: "Photographers Rights" and download it. It will keep cops and security off your back.
But it doesn't stop the mindless thug. Below is a picture of a Klansman who was about to give me a good pounding before being stopped and arrested by police.
slugger.jpg
 
DocFrankenstein said:
"You need a permit to take pictures. It is government property"
"No we don't"
"Sir, are you calling me a liar?"
"Yes"
"I called the city hall (at 11:20 pm) and checked with them. Nobody has been issued a photography permit for today..."
"It's a public place. People take pictures of it all the time I have total right to take pictures. Are you trying to infringe my freedom of expression?"
QUOTE]



hahahaha! rock on man. rock on.
 

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