From the article: Photographer's Rights Overview
Almost everyone seems to have a story of being told "you can't do that" when using a camera in public areas. Very few even have stories of accommodating officials who go out of their way to help photographers. We'd love to hear both sides of the issue. Tell us your stories of incidents regarding photographer rights. Share Your Story
Reader Stories About Photographer's Righ
- I'm a photography student. Everyday I pass by the local State port. There is a mound of sparkling black as night powder in front of a brilliant white dome. I saw an opportunity to see just how wide a latitude I have with digital exposure. After a few shots, a person came out from a neighboring commercial establishment and told me I should not be taking pictures of the port and that they were duty-bound under Homeland Security to report me to the Port Authority. I apologized, told them my story, and immediately started to pack up. I do not know if they reported me did...they did drive towards the guard house. They have my name, which I freely volunteered and perhaps my license plates. What I am worried about is that I am now on some secret Homeland Security List as suspect.. not able to find out for sure, not able to redress the conditions under which I was listed. This is not the America I love.
- —Guest David
