29 Apr
2006
Thomas hawk is a keen photographer of architecture – and he's forever getting harrassed/hassled by building security, claiming that he isn't allowed to stand in a public space, and take a photo.
If you've done much photography at all in a public space, you'll have encountered the same thing.
To my mind, the important points are:
- Know your rights where you are.
- Be polite. Firm if you have to, but polite.
- Don't be afraid to ask for the name of the person doing the harassing, if they're claiming to do so on behalf of someone else.
- If you feel physically threatened, don't be afraid to back down – for your own safety. However, I'd make a point of following up with the building/location owners at a later time.
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