Photographing People

[Adamhoward1]

Currently I am undertaking a unit 3 A level course and have been asked by the teacher to research this area for my project.

The route I am going down is street photography and would like to know any laws or points I should be aware of when photographing people in a public place.

Any good reference websites that may be of use?

 

[awp]

There are no restrictions on you photographing people in a public place in the UK. You may meet some resistance sometimes but that is the legal position. Have fun.

 

[Photodiva]

Hi. Loads to research, such as
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V-J_Day_in_Times_Square
which begs the question, what is a candid picture.

 

[BarryG]

The law says you can photograph a person in a public place.

Courtesy says don't photograph children.

 

[Adamhoward1]

Thats brilliant, thank you.

That Wiki article looks very interesting, will have a read.

 

[PerfectSpeed]

An understanding of Proxemics could prove to be invaluable here.

 

[dan d]

Although it's legal to photograph a complete stranger obviously some will get angry. So use a bit of discretion or buy some running shoes.

 

[BacktotheFuji]

Try shooting from a distance to avoid being spotted Or alternatively, I use an old 300mm mirror lens if it's reasonally bright...it doesn't look too big and certainly has some range...

 

[BarryG]

I disagree, get in there nice and close.

It's part of the experience!!

 

[cowasaki]

and if you really want to annoy them buy yourself a Lencarta 600w ring flash

 

[PerfectSpeed]

and if you really want to annoy them buy yourself a Lencarta 600w ring flash

That should read "and if you really want to annoy them MORE"

 

[PerfectSpeed]

The law says you can photograph a person in a public place.

Courtesy says don't photograph children.

Why not?