I find it irritating sometimes when I'm at a party or in public with friends and someone comes by with a camera and is snapping pictures etc. I don't really like having my photo taken that much and I don't really want to be in anyone's photos. It seems invasive and a little presumptuous to me, am I being too sensitive??
2007-11-04 06:56:43 · 6 answers · asked by Tyler L 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
as far as etiquette goes, it is polite to ask permission to take someone's picture. But legally it is not required unless you are a professional photographer, then it is necessary to have everyone's permission to publish a picture, if their faces are distinguishable, i believe.
2007-11-04 07:16:48 · answer #1 · answered by Lillian T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't want to say that you are insensitive, but if people look at you they can certainly take a picture with you in it to get the same image.
Taking pictures at parties or events is a keepsake of a happy time. Taking your picture is just part of it. If you feel resentful for being in a picture, all you can do is say, "don't show me my picture".
Since you cannot legally stop people from taking pictures, you have to tolerate it or ask them nicely not to include you. As an amateur photographer, I would respect your right if you asked me nicely. If you holler at me or try to ruin it for others at the party, how respected do you think you will be from our point of view?
2007-11-04 17:05:47 · answer #2 · answered by joe_on_drums 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are at a party, then that is not quite a "public place" if the guests were invited. You may ask not to be photographed. While hoping the photographer will be considerate of your wishes not to be immortalized on film, you can also be considerate of the desire to have lasting mementos of a party or special event by the photographer or the hosts. You may be overly sensitive, but you can continue to duck the camera.
In a truly public place, it is both rude and odd behavior to take photographs of strangers. The presumption would be on the part of the photographer.
2007-11-04 15:32:09 · answer #3 · answered by detailgirl 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, you like your privacy like everyone else does. But as far as legal issues go, if you're in a public place, pictures can be taken of you. Don't stress out over it though, you know you're not doing anything wrong, and the only thing that can come of this is other people recognizing your face later down the road.
2007-11-04 15:06:57 · answer #4 · answered by bloodsanctum 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
some people think it takes a piece of your soul (to have a picture taken).
if there is a camera around have the people you know to tell the camera people to not take your picture as to be respectful of your religious rights. most people will just think you are strange for not wanting to be in the pictures; but they won't ask questions.
2007-11-04 15:04:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree. It's rude. I was on the el the other day and I'm sure this guy took at least one picture of me. I wanted to go slap the phone out of his hand. Pervert. If you want to take someone's picture, or if you're taking a shot and someone who isn't your subject will be in the shot, you should ask their permission first.
2007-11-04 15:07:58 · answer #6 · answered by Ginger R 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋