I'm in California and want to make a few bucks taking pictures of surfers while they're surfing and then sell them a cd of all the pictures. Is that ok to do from a legal standpoint?
2006-11-08 14:19:42 · 11 answers · asked by Tom 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you get caught doing this without a license you could get fined. Check with the City Hall where you live.
2006-11-08 14:53:32 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know much about California law, but what I do know is "leave the surfers alone, man". Most of us go out to surf because it is the most incredible experience. It is a way to completely tune out the world. The last thing I want to do is avoid a camera man in the wave that is perfect.
Take Care
2006-11-08 14:28:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure you can take pictures of whatever and whoever you want so long as you're on public property. What you choose to do with those pictures after you've taken them is completely up to you. Just make sure you declare the income on your tax form.
2006-11-08 14:22:22 · answer #3 · answered by I Am Legend 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its fine,
At horse events, there are photographers that take pictures of riders and horses in their events, and they sell them to the riders.
They may be hired by the event planners, but there are more than 1 photographer so i don't know.
2006-11-08 14:22:03 · answer #4 · answered by Fernesta 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's legal. But if your intention is to use the photos for other purposes, you'd be wise to get release forms from the subjects. Likewise, if someone tells you they object to have their photograph taken you'd have to stop.
2006-11-08 14:23:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its legal if you have a permit. theres like a BAJILLION of them in china, all they need is a permit, plus, alot of times you can get really good pics and they will absolutely love it,
ps. i have a really good pic of me water skiing and at first i told the person i did not want pics but after he showed me one that he took i absolutely HAD to buy it
pps. it was a pretty good pic
2006-11-08 14:25:15 · answer #6 · answered by the princess of the world 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you will need a business license from that City.
2006-11-08 14:29:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should probably check with the local authority on that. you will probably be able to do it if you obtain a business license or permit first. sounds like a cool idea.
2006-11-08 14:22:49 · answer #8 · answered by I know, I know!!!! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know.... I think as long as you aren't going to publish them you can take pics in public without getting people's permission.
2006-11-08 14:22:15 · answer #9 · answered by odandme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. if you sell, or post on the interent, you could be liable without consent.
2006-11-08 14:31:52 · answer #10 · answered by fleshy queen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋