Photography Rights Gray Cards

PetaPixel has new Photography Rights Gray Cards. These are white balance cards on a lanyard that have legal guidelines for photography in the US printed on the back of the cards:

http://www.petapixel.c​om …ers-rights-gray-card-set/

I think Id stick with my 14" Photovision any day! LINK

A British magazine did a similar thing with a lens cloth. Honestly I don't see the point, if an officer is hassling you they already don't know the relevant legislation (or do and are choosing to act outside it).
You having it written down isn't going to change their minds.

Yea really. Didnt even comment on that part. If an officer thinks youre in the wrong, youre in trouble. Whether or not you truely are is for you to fight later. In a way, it kinda is youre guilty first and you have to spend time and money proving youre not. American justice system: PAY US. Thatll be all.

michaelczhang wrote in post #10778846
...that have legal guidelines for photography in the US printed on the back.

LOL LOL!!!!

johnlo wrote in post #10779417
LOL LOL!!!!

Assuming that you're not trying to ridicule the OP, I guess this must be an inside joke?

To get it all on, you'd need a really big card.

See the US section of:

http://en.wikipedia.or​g …and_the_law#Uni​ted_States

ben_r_ wrote in post #10779002

The above is a picture of the rights that any photographer inherently has according to the officer of the law on scene. You might be able to prove otherwise later in a court of law, but that is immaterial at the time of disputed activity.

ben_r_ wrote in post #10779302
Yea really. Didnt even comment on that part. If an officer thinks youre in the wrong, youre in trouble. Whether or not you truely are is for you to fight later. In a way, it kinda is youre guilty first and you have to spend time and money proving youre not. American justice system: PAY US. Thatll be all.

true that!

here's the "lists of rights":

1. You can make a photograph of anything and anyone on any public property, except where a specific law prohibits it.

i.e. streets, sidewalks, town squares, parks, government buildings open to the public, and public libraries.

2. You may shoot on private property if it is open to the public, but you are obligated to stop if the owner requests it.

i.e. malls, retail stores, restaurants, banks, and office building lobbies.

3. Private property owners can prevent photography ON their property, but not photography OF their property from a public location.

4. Anyone can be photographed without consent when they are in a public place unless there is a reasonable expectation of privacy.

i.e. private homes, restrooms, dressing rooms, medical facilities, and phone booths.

5. Despite common misconceptions, the following subjects are almost always permissible:

* accidents, fire scenes, criminal activities
* children, celebrities, law enforcement officers
* bridges, infrastructure, transportation facilities
* residential, commercial, and industrial buildings

6. Security is rarely an acceptable reason for restricting photography. Photographing from a public place cannot infringe on trade secrets, nor is it terrorist activity.

7. Private parties cannot detain you against your will unless a serious crime was committed in their presence. Those that do so may be subject to criminal and civil charges.

8. It is a crime for someone to threaten injury, detention, confiscation, or arrest because you are making photographs.

9. You are not obligated to provide your identity or reason for photographing unless questioned by a law enforcement officer and state law requires it.

10. Private parties have no right to confiscate your equipment without a court order. Even law enforcement officers must obtain one unless making an arrest. No one can force you to delete photos you have made.

These are general guidelines regarding the right to make photos and should not be interpreted as legal advice. If you need legal help, please contact a lawyer.

LOL.... but good to know!

thanks for the info

Huh, I like it. Pretty much assumed all of that, but interesting to see it written out, regardless of whether or not it would hold up in court! ha ha

I printed the constitution on my $1 gray card.