"MC" wrote in message
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> "Marcus Fox" wrote in
> message news:NYmdnVm_IM_8vr7VnZ2dnUVZ8vCdnZ2d@giganews.com...
> > I'm referring to English Law.
> >
> > I'm aware that the current laws on photography permit anyone to
photograph
> > anything as long as it's in a public place (subject to the exclusions on
> > photos of children at the beach and security installations.
>
> No law saying you cannot photograph children (or anyone else for that
> matter) on a public beach. Society tends to feel uncomfortable about
> children being photographed in that situation so most photographers tend
to
> steer clear.
>
> > What is the case as regards photography in places where the public are
> > generally permitted, but may or may not have to pay entry, or have the
> > owners refuse to admit them for any reason. Assume that photography is
not
> > expressly prohibited, what is the situation should someone end up being
in
> > your photo but object to having their picture taken? Places like
> > supermarkets, hotels, swimming pools, museums, down at your local pub,
etc
> >
>
> These places are "private property" and not public places. You may be
> invited inside but you abide by their rules. If they say no photos then
you
> should abide by that ruling.
I'm aware of that, but I said in the OP "Assume that photography is not
expressly prohibited" which indicates that the owners have not commented on
photography. I'm referring to other patrons of the establishment having a
problem with it. If I'm taking photos of my subject, do I have to be careful
not to get them in shot? Or can I just snap away?
>
> > What is the situation regarding "model releases"? I understand that they
> > are
> > required for commercial photography, but aren't newspaper photos
> > considered
> > as such? I'm sure Fred West (and other infamous individuals) didn't have
> > to
> > sign permission before the Sun could publish his "perp. walk".
>
> You can photograph anyone in a public place as long as their photo is not
> used for commercial purposes. If you wish to use that persons image for
> commercial purposes (i.e. to promote or advertise) then a model release
form
> is required.
Is "to sell newspapers" not a commercial purpose?
Marcus
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