Every time I go somewhere...

[Dagwood56]

I haven't encountered anyplace that forbids picture taking entirely - my life's not that exciting , but I have been to a model train place, can't think of the name of it, in Flemington NJ that forbids the use of a flash. Not really sure I understand why that is because it isn't as though the trains are antique.

My husband has encountered several botanical gardens, sadly Longwood in PA is one of them, who don't allow the use of a tripod. This I can understand as many of the greenhouses & special gardens have only narrow walkways. And he was questioned extensivly when he went to the butterfly exhibit at Hershey Gardens - they asked over and over and over again if he was a pro, and was he going to sell the images.

 

[Antithesis]

I tried to get some pictures of this cool old dilapidated (sp?) building near a train yard in an industrial district of Portland, and this old drunken security guard informed me that I can't be taking pictures there. He said after 9-11 security has "gotten tight" and if I took any photo's he would confiscate my camera. It was funny because I was using a holga, and I think a terrorist would atleast spring for a P&S. I still managed to get a few shots, but I couldn't get the angle I wanted. Damn razor wire.

 

[RMThompson]

Ugh. I don't know how many times I have to say it. NO ONE CAN TAKE YOUR EQUIPMENT/CAMERA/FILM/MEDIA CARD . NO ONE.

 

[monkeykoder]

The cops can in the right circumstances.

 

[nicfargo]

Just so you know, no one can take your camera. It's your personal property. They also can't take your film. This is all legally speaking...but they'll try. If you're using digital, they may ask you to delete the pictures...thats fine, you can recover them later with software

Thompson...you beat me to it...dang.

Monkey, Technically they can't without permission...or a warrant. So if they don't have a warrant, don't let them take it.

 

[hawkeye]

I haven't encountered anyplace that forbids picture taking entirely - my life's not that exciting .

Walk in to a major museum with one and see how fast you get asked to leave. The Louve exhibits are in town at the High Museum of Modern Art in Atlanta and I wanted to take pictures of the sculptures and busts. I was told within 30 seconds of unzipping the camera bag to knock it off. They said if they had to tell me again, I would be asked to leave.

Concert venues are notorious about not allowing SLR style cameras as well.

 

[Trenton Romulox]

I've never been asked to put my camera away, but I've been asked to take the flash off in an arena before, which was fine, I just took off the flash and shot without one, not a big deal. I'm sure I'll run into a situation where someone will make me put my camera away sometime though. I just try and avoid confrontation.

EDIT: I did get escorted by security at a Red Sox game at Fenway Park before though. I climbed a fence to get a picture of Daisuke Matsusaka warming up in the bullpen. I got dragged by my elbow down into some concourse area and was told to "**** off." Supposedly if I went back for more (which I did), I'd get kicked out of the park. I'd like to see them kick out a kid without lookin' like assholes though. I got some decent shots, for the record.

 

[pm63]

The cops can in the right circumstances.

Indeed they can. Not security guards though. NEVER allow a security guard to confiscate your camera.

I've never been to places where they don't allow photography at all, only places where no flash photography is allowed.

 

[JerryPH]

I ask myself that all the time. I don't want to look like the photo-holic that I am (lol), but I always think about if I can bring the camera along or not. If not, I am usually disappointed inside.

Like for example, in a few weeks I am going to Florida for a little vacation break and want to see the Blueman Group. I was disappointed to find out that I was not allowed to bring any cameras to the show.

Oh well, time to find out if I can find a nice beach somewhere and catch a sunset somewhere.

 

[hawkeye]

Traveling east or west is the best way to find a beach in florida. South works, but not as good
lol

 

[bhop]

Most museums i've been to here in L.A. with permanent collections will let you take photos as long as you don't use flash. Temporary museums sometimes will, but it depends on the artist I guess. I was able to take Basquiat, and Warhol pics, but not Murakami.

Your original post reminds me of one time I went to Hearst Castle. They let you take photos as long as there's no flash. Of course, there were people in our group that shot photos with flash. The tour guide politely reminded them to turn the flash off. It happened 3 more times, then the guide got visibly pissed off and banned any photos for the rest of the tour. Needless to say, I was extremely pissed off.. luckily the tour was near the end.. heh.. but still. Why should I have to stop taking pics because of idiots? I'm not the one with the flash... *sigh*

 

[jlykins]

Most museums i've been to here in L.A. with permanent collections will let you take photos as long as you don't use flash. Temporary museums sometimes will, but it depends on the artist I guess. I was able to take Basquiat, and Warhol pics, but not Murakami.

Your original post reminds me of one time I went to Hearst Castle. They let you take photos as long as there's no flash. Of course, there were people in our group that shot photos with flash. The tour guide politely reminded them to turn the flash off. It happened 3 more times, then the guide got visibly pissed off and banned any photos for the rest of the tour. Needless to say, I was extremely pissed off.. luckily the tour was near the end.. heh.. but still. Why should I have to stop taking pics because of idiots? I'm not the one with the flash... *sigh*

I know exactly what you mean. I was taking a tour of that same "castle" mansion and almost the exact same thing happened to me. Someone said earlier that some of the places they go don't like the DSLR's but don't mind the P&S. This just shows the lack of knowledge at those places. Most people that drop the money on an expensive slr know how to turn their flash off.

 

[RMThompson]

The cops can in the right circumstances.

Those circumstances being a warrant or probable cause, in which case you're getting the equipment back... eventually.

 

[dpolston]

The last concert I went to did not allow cameras at all! <darn you Allison Krauss and your Union Station">

 

[hawkeye]

The High Museum has a no camera policy UNLESS you go and fill out a form for photography permit. I'm not sure how stringent they are as to whether or not the permit is granted.

I went to the Biltmore House last month, and they would not allow cameras inside the estate. You can shoot outside but not in.

MOST venues in Atlanta Georgia will not allow cameras at concerts. I'm not talking about arenas though, I'm talking about house shows. They shake you down at the door and tell you to take it back to the car. Camera phones are abundant, and they dont care much about point and shoots if you can sneak it past the door bouncer. But even point shoots will cause static at the door if they find it.

I think the artists (musicians) do not want people selling the image on ebay. Thats why no decent cameras are allowed. And I'd like to see how one could sneak in a SLR with a telephoto lens lol