Overview#

Photography is the science, art, application and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor, or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film.

Photography is employed in many fields of science, manufacturing (e.g., photolithography), and business, as well as its more direct uses for art, film and video production, recreational purposes, hobby, and mass communication.

Photography may be used in Surveillance

Photography Legal Considerations#

Taking photographs of things that are plainly visible from public spaces is a constitutional right – and that includes federal buildings, transportation facilities, and police and other government officials carrying out their duties.

• Law Enforcement Agency officers may not confiscate or demand to view your digital photographs or video without a warrant (United States Supreme Court )
• Law Enforcement Agency may not delete your photographs or video under any circumstances.

Unfortunately, there is a widespread, continuing pattern of Law Enforcement Agency officers ordering people to stop taking photographs from public places, and harassing, detaining and arresting those who fail to comply.

When you are on private property, the property owner may set rules about the taking of photographs. If you disobey the property owner's rules, they can order you off their property (and have you arrested for trespassing if you do not comply).

More Information#

There might be more information for this subject on one of the following:

• Photographs
• Protected Health Information
• Surveillance

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• [#1] - ACLU Know Your Rights Photographers - based on information obtained 2018-07-01-
• [#2] - The Photographer’s Rights - based on information obtained 2018-07-01-
• [#3] - State by State Guide - based on information obtained 2018-07-01-
• [#4] - Also - based on information obtained 2018-07-01-