Do I need consent to shoot children in public area ?

AAC

I love to shoot people in various public events (parade, festival, PNE....etc).  Do I need parents' consent when shooting children (little kids) in public area for non-commercial use ?  Or can I upload these picture in public photography forum ?

嘉嘉

some parents do mind about that you it's always better to ask for permission.....
last time I was just holding my camera pointing at here and there just to see where can I find a good picture
a mom came to me and asked if i was taking pictures of her children @_@

Lik

Legally, no. Anyone present in a public area is fair game. This includes the police.

But chances are, if you see a cute kid, it's probably better to ask the parents for permission first if you don't have a long telephoto lense.

-Lik

Catpiano

No ...  and make sure you don't pose kid picture if you don't have permission!

You could be in deep trouble ..

Look4chrisng

Legally it is ok, and you can used it as an editorial photo, or even sell it as Art, but not use commercially.

If you think whether or not you should, then my answer is no.  You really don't want to mess with mom with hormone.  It is just nature.

Look4chrisng

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nussenzweig_v._DiCorcia

you can always go to Supreme Court to fight for your rights, but it will cost money, or mom will dump her Starbucks on your face.

AAC

Thanks for all advice.
It's difficult to talk to their parents when I found some cute kids playing around.  By the time when I get conscent, the moment gone.  Is there a law to protect children (under ? age) to publish their picture, something like TV news always cover their faces ?
How about shooting adults or teenagers in public area ?  I don't need to do anything ?

AAC

No ...  and make sure you don't pose kid picture if you don't have permission!

You could be in deep ...
Catpiano 發表於 2010/8/5 22:25

Is it OK to post to LYK or Picasa to share with friends online ?

pkphilip

I think Lik is right, in public area, photos are legal. Of course, exercise common courtesy by asking for permission is the best.

Imagine someone is taking pictures of you, how would you feel?

About posting pics, unless the person says they don't want to be posted, then I guess it's ok.

Philip

samsung

shoot children? scared me