1. Can I take photos in a shopping mall? Yes you can, until you are asked to stop.
2. Can I take photos in an airport? Yes, until asked to stop. But you are not allowed to take pictures of security checkpoints.
3. Can I take photographs on the street? Yes, unless signs are posted saying otherwise
4. Can I take photographs of accidents or crimes? Yes, unless you are deemed a hindrance to the investigation
5. Can a security guard force you to delete your photos? No they may not, it is a criminal offense
6. Can private security detain you? Yes they can, but not for taking pictures.
7. Can law enforcement officers detain you? Yes, but taking pictures is not a crime. If you were taking pictures illegally they could detain you and take your camera.
8. Can I photograph people? Yes, as long as they are on public property and the pictures are not inappropriate.
9. Can I photograph children? Yes, if for private use and as long as they are appropriate.
10. Can I sell photos of ordinary people? Only if you have their explicit permission.
11. Can I photograph celebrities? Yes, if they are in public view.
12. Can I sell photos of celebrities? Yes, as long as it is not for advertisement or commercial use.
13. Can I take photographs of business? Yes, unless the pictures are used in a harmful way.
14. Can I take photographs of buildings? Sometimes. Some countries have laws against photographing certain buildings.
15. Can I take photographs in a court? NO. You may not photograph anything in a courthouse, the plaintiff, judge, jury, audience, or accused.
16. Can I take photographs of a private house? If on public property while taking the picture, yes. If on the private property, it is up to the owner.
17. Can I take photographs at the stadium? Not usually, because then you could show it to other people, thereby removing any reason to pay for a ticket.
18. When do I own a photograph? When you push the button to take the picture.
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