I enjoy photographing old broken down automobiles and trucks as subjects. There is a house that has an old Ford truck parked in an open door shed behind the main house. Could the owner press charges if I walk on his property to take the shot? I thought about using a zoom lens, but I don't think I can get close enough.
2006-12-10 15:51:22 · 12 answers · asked by e. 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
Just ask if you could take the picture.
If the land is his (and not yours), that's trespassing. If he wants to call the police on you for getting on his land (without permission), and wants to file charges, sure you can be arrested. I couldn't disagree with him especially if you were to go behind his house. Go up to the front door, knock on the door, introduce yourself, compliment him on his truck and ask if you could take a picture of it. He might even say sure and offer you a hot chocolate.
2006-12-10 15:57:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Legally, I don't believe that you need permission to take the picture, as long as you aren't taking a picture of a person (even then if the person is in public, they're fair game, ask Britney). You do, however, need permission to enter private property. You would probably avoid alot of problems if you just asked the owner of the property. You wouldn't have to rush the shot, you could take a picture of the subject from several different angles, and all without the worry of having to make a quick getaway.
2006-12-11 01:48:07 · answer #2 · answered by Vince 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask the landowner. Many people appreciate the consideration. I often take photos at motorsports events and when I'm in the pit area I often ask the race teams if they mind if I take some photos. I'm in a public area and don't have to ask but I've found that they appreciate the gesture and treat me more as a friend rather than as a snoop with a camera.
In your situation asking the landowner might give you the chance to add him/her to the pictures for some human interest shots.
2006-12-11 11:32:26 · answer #3 · answered by k3s793 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check with our city laws. I don't think (personal opinion) you could be arrested but I would be more concerned about what the land owner would do if he discovered you on his land. Lots of people have guns, he might use it. Might call the police, etc. Why not call him up and ask if you can photograph it? You might get a story besides your photograph.
2006-12-10 23:57:04 · answer #4 · answered by wiwisdom@ameritech.net 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
locally you can take pictures of anything without permission - unless there are people in the picture. If you walk on property and there is a no tresspassing sign you are breaking the law, if not you can be asked to leave or get shot at, but not arrested.
2006-12-11 00:03:03 · answer #5 · answered by Carl P 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes
2006-12-10 23:55:31 · answer #6 · answered by ashleighshea1982 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eric,how about knocking on his door, ever thought of that????
you might meet a cool old guy that is apriecative of your interest in his truck....I would shoot you if i saw some jackass walking on my property..........idiot
whats funny is all the little girls have said yes to this question,, that tells me they dont know jack about this....U DO NOT walk on someones property..especially a farmers..they have guns remember????? to all the little girls, stick to what you know cooking and cleaning...heh, heh, heh......j
2006-12-11 16:15:45 · answer #7 · answered by jamie m 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
why not go up to the guys front door and ask him if you could take a pic and explain why. this way you dont have an angry perosn on your butt. if he says no . just say thank you for his time.
2006-12-10 23:56:16 · answer #8 · answered by Jecht 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, but if you really want the shot just ask. That's what i do.
2006-12-11 02:59:46 · answer #9 · answered by laurabristow5 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take your portfolio with you , knock on their door and ask.
2006-12-10 23:57:13 · answer #10 · answered by Sophist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋