In the US the laws are friendlier to photographers than in many European countries. Generally speaking a person in a public place has not expectation of privacy and so you may legally photograph them (but not use the image for commercial purposes).
Of course there are also ethical and artistic concerns as well and these may cause one to be more circumspect. In this particular case I signaled through the shop window that I wanted to take his picture and he nodded his assent before I took the picture.
OK. I think they are about the same in Sweden. I read on some forums and the interpretation of the law is that it is free to take photos of people basically where, when and how you wan´t and that they can´t have any opinions about it and it may be used to journalism, art and private use adding to blogs etc, but not commercial purposes, then it is best to have a written consent/contract. When it comes to the ethical part I guess it becomes a bit more diffuse but my question was basically for travelphotos. Peoples in the streets, normally dressed e.tc. I´m not going to take naked picture on people on the beach *haha* but think even then, that the laws and rules are a bit confusing. But thanks for updating me.
Fantastic photo. He has a nice genuine expression, too. I like the way you framed the shot.
Thanks! I had little choice with the framing – peering around signs and decals in the shop window 🙂
Happy person. 🙂 Lovely and natural smile. You as a streetphotographer. What is the rules when you just photo people on the streets?
In the US the laws are friendlier to photographers than in many European countries. Generally speaking a person in a public place has not expectation of privacy and so you may legally photograph them (but not use the image for commercial purposes).
Of course there are also ethical and artistic concerns as well and these may cause one to be more circumspect. In this particular case I signaled through the shop window that I wanted to take his picture and he nodded his assent before I took the picture.
OK. I think they are about the same in Sweden. I read on some forums and the interpretation of the law is that it is free to take photos of people basically where, when and how you wan´t and that they can´t have any opinions about it and it may be used to journalism, art and private use adding to blogs etc, but not commercial purposes, then it is best to have a written consent/contract. When it comes to the ethical part I guess it becomes a bit more diffuse but my question was basically for travelphotos. Peoples in the streets, normally dressed e.tc. I´m not going to take naked picture on people on the beach *haha* but think even then, that the laws and rules are a bit confusing. But thanks for updating me.