Rights and Responsibilities When Photographing People in Public
Ian PlantDescription
When photographing people and things, there are certain rights and responsibilities to keep in mind. In this video, professional photographer Ian Plant covers the rules of shooting on the streets.
He explains, “In the United States, you have a constitutionally protected right to take photographs in public places.” What about candids of people? If your photograph is for artistic, educational, or editorial use, you don’t need a model release. If your image is used to sell a product, you may need a model release. Above all, Ian recommends being friendly and polite when shooting people in public places.
Join pro shooter Ian Plant as he explores the rights and responsibilities of street photography.
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