<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Cal:
I live in Florida. In general, what is the rule for photographing people? I seem to remember from my newspaper days years ago that as long as the photographer is on public property, it is generally OK to photograph someone. Has that changed?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
My response:
Good thing you asked! It's one thing to use a person's picture for news events - - that usage is exempt from "releases." You are also exempt from gaining releases of discernable people in generic "crowd scenes." However, if the picture is to be sold, or copyrighted, and the subject matter is specific as to one or more people for a specific purpose, then you must obtain releases from the person(s). In taking a picture for your own private use and sale, or even display, it makes no difference whether you're on public or private property.
IAAL
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