Phototuts+ Quiz: U.S. Photography Law

Phototuts+ Quiz: U.S. Photography Law

on Apr 5th 2012 with 8 comments

Today, you’ll have another chance to try one of our Phototuts+ quizzes. So you think you know how to walk on the right side of the law? Well you better know for sure! Get crackin’ after the jump! And don’t forget to share you results in the comments.

 
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I was raised in the suburbs of Cincinnati, Ohio. After high school, I left for Western Kentucky University where I obtained degrees in photojournalism and cultural anthropology. I am currently employed by CityBeat, an arts and entertainment weekly in Cincinnati. The work I am doing here is very rewarding and I suspect it will continue to be. I am available for freelance work in all areas of photography.  

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  • Doc

    Just an FYI, question 7 is broken. I did the test twice and selected both answers and it marked both of them wrong. I’m pretty sure it should be “illegal” to interfere with police business and/or an investigation, especially so if you’re “so close” as the question says. Heaven forbid you touch them too. That would get you an easy “assault on an officer” charge and a wonderful night in jail.

    • http://www.danielsone.com Daniel S.

      … not to mention the good chance of getting roughed up, pepper-sprayed, tazed, or all of the above.

    • John

      Yeah, that’s what I put too. I was a little surprised that it said it was legal.

  • http://www.russelrayphotos2.com Russel Ray

    I did the same thing Doc did and got the same results.

    My other problem with this quiz is all the typos. Anytime I see typos in something like this I question everything else. If you miss simple typos in today’s world with all the spelling and grammar checkers, what more significant things did you miss?

  • Gulabiguy

    Question #12: I might be wrong, but does the courthouse only pertain to the interior of the courthouse, not the exterior?

    • http://www.danielsone.com Daniel S.

      It actually depends. If you’re standing on the courthouse property, but outside of the courthouse, then you may be ok to photograph without consent, but then not as well. Inside the courthouse, you will need permission.

      For example, the U.S. Supreme Court’s policy is that you obtain permission if you are photographing professionally. And you’re not allowed upon the court’s steps to do it. It’s a dumb policy, but I’ve been stopped many times by security for photographing the building even though I say I’m a just a tourist. I guess they don’t believe me with my large camera.

  • Gary

    Your right about number 7. If you get in the way you are guilty of interfering with official business.
    Number 12, you can take pictures of both the inside and outside of a court house. But not people in the court house. Also in number 12, if you take pictures of a woman giving birth without her consent you are an idiot. You could be charged with disorderly conduct, inciting a riot or depending on whats in the photo, pornography.

  • http://scotthaysphotography.com Scott Hays

    I’ve lectured in my college production classes that frequently while you may be “legally” shooting it is common to be violating other traffic and public safety laws in the process. If you get called on it simply being respectful and compliant with authorities will usually let you go on your way without further repercussions…