Is it illegal to take pictures of customers?
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Is it illegal to take pictures of customers?
It is generally permissible for people to take photographs at any public place or any private place that they own or rent. Being present on someone else’s private property generally requires the property owner’s consent to take photos.
How do you ask someone if you can use their photo?
In general, the permissions process involves a simple five-step procedure:
- Determine if permission is needed.
- Identify the owner.
- Identify the rights needed.
- Contact the owner and negotiate whether payment is required.
- Get your permission agreement in writing.
How do you politely say no to sending a photo?
But, there is not need for an appology, or an explaination regarding why you do not want to send a photo. Just keep it simple, straight-forward, and honest. In my experience guys have had a habit of trying to change my mind regarding sending a photo, but stick by your convictions. If you’ve already said no once and they ask again, why be polite?
Do you need a publicist for your wedding photos?
You personally don’t have to do it (today you are a famous person, remember?), but ask a few members of your wedding party, family, or photography team to play publicist and keep an eye out for any potential social media leaking. They can politely approach the perps and drop in a casual, “I bet that shot is going to turn out gorgeous.
There are many reasons for wanting to keep guests’ photos off social media. Maybe you’re just a very private couple, or perhaps you’d prefer to never see untoward tagged photos that would (wrongly) suggest you were anything other than the flawless being that you are on your special day.
Do you have to send a photo when you apologize?
I usually feel a sense that I should start off my response with an appology, like, “I’m really sorry…. (but I’m not comfortable sending you a picture of myself.) But, there is not need for an appology, or an explaination regarding why you do not want to send a photo.