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Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM
 08/01/2007 04:37:01 PM · #1
Hey all is anyone familiar to what the law is on taking ppl pictures without asking? I thought it was fine, my publisher/editor says its fine, but my dad says he looked at it years ago and said I have to be careful. anyone have any ideas? do I always need to carry release forms? anybody have any ideas? oh Im in Canada, so I guess thats kinda important to know but anything helps! lol
OM System OM-1
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
 08/01/2007 04:43:12 PM · #2

You can usually take pictures of anything you can see, but publishing them is another matter.

What are you going to use the images for?

Usage will determine your rights.
Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 08/01/2007 05:20:33 PM · #3
You can take any pictures in a public place as long as there is not assumption of privacy. You're assumed to have privacy in a bathroom, so you shouldn't take pictures there.

On the other hand, taking pictures of big drug dealers on a loan steet late at night isn't against the law, but might get you shot.

You can also read about your rights and print out a copy to carry around with you when you get hassled by some baco security guard who has an axe to grind.
Nikon D40
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
 08/01/2007 05:32:10 PM · #4
Canadian rights are pretty much the same as US, EXCEPT for Quebec.
In Canada that part of the law is covered by the provinces, and Quebec works under the basis of French civil code, as opposed to the common law used by the rest of the provinces.

That's why you won't see a "photographer's bill of rights" for Canada in general.

Aubry v.Éditions Vice-Versa inc.
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Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM
 08/01/2007 06:47:15 PM · #5
Hey guys Thanks I really appreciate it! any other good site anyone knows of??
Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)
 08/01/2007 07:28:57 PM · #6
Originally posted by Cboydrun:
Hey guys Thanks I really appreciate it! any other good site anyone knows of??

New legal handbook published.
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