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07/09/2004 12:00:58 PM · #1 |
I was sent on an assignment for the whole of today to basically compile a CD full of business related images.
One of my chosen locations was Canary Wharf (obviously some might say)
I manged to be there a whole 5 minuets before being told off by the London police for taking photographs without a permit. I had to sign lots of papers - give my details - and go seek permission.
This I was informed, was part of a standard security operation for high profile buildings.
Fair enough -although I must mention that at any point did they ever ask for identification so the details I gave them could be fictitious which kind of defeats the point.
Anyway, I then seaked permission from within the Canada tower which represents the whole area, and was told by the press office that I was not allowed to take ANY pictures of ANY buildings if used for commercial again. These images were to be used for commercial gain so i abided by the laws and stopped.
I was intrigued, so when I got home I checked Corbis / getty etc and they have a plentiful supply. I phoned corbis and they said I could license the image but it was up to me to contact the building proprietors and ask for permission to use it.
At no point does it say this on corbis.com so i am lost to the 'law' and how it is enforced or how far it stretches to other buildings in the UK
Anyone else had this problem or know more information? I am worried now about all the other images I have taken from different parts and how my client can / can't use them.
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07/10/2004 06:27:33 AM · #2 |
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07/10/2004 08:05:14 AM · #3 |
I am not familiar with UK law, however, under US law if you are on their property, they do have the right to restrict the taking of photographs or the commercial use thereof -- so long as they inform you of that restriction, which they did.
-Terry
Message edited by Manic - typo fix ;o). |
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07/10/2004 08:19:48 AM · #4 |
the big problem would arise if they informed you it was against the rules after the photo had been published.
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