Photographers’ Rights

Posted By: Natalie  //  Category: Gossip & News

Mass Photo Gathering

Do you remember the mass photo gathering at Trafalgar Square, London in January? Unfortunately I couldn’t go as I was running photography workshops that day, but a few of The Photo School group did get over to Central London to join in and take some photos.

The Mass Photo Gathering was set up as a way to bring awareness to the way street photographers are being viewed by the police. It follows a series of incidents where

  • photographers have been stopped as suspected terrorists
  • parents are having to write to the council to get permission to photograph their own children

Supporting Photographers’ Rights

I really enjoyed reading the article in the Sunday Times Magazine this weekend about the Gathering and what the future laws with regards to photography might look like.

If you haven’t yet read it, do it ASAP! Some of it is laughable, especially the Haddock fundamentalism part, but generally, the whole ‘health and safety’ culture which seems to exist to protect organisations yet evades common sense.

Be Confident With Your Camera

The article and advice from my photography friends tell us that:

  • Nobody can force us to delete our pics (I’d leave that to your morals)
  • It’s best to stay on public ground (and don’t use a tripod if on private ground)

There are no photography laws as such banning photographers from taking photos in public places but be aware that if you fail to cooperate with the police or the person asking you not to take their photo, laws designed to protect us from terrorism, harrassment and trespassing can come into play.

I don’t think photography should be something we have to worry about. For most of us it’s a hobby and should remain a pleasurable, fearless one at that.

What do you think about photography being under threat? Please leave a comment.

Gift Vouchers Available!

Posted By: Natalie  //  Category: Gifts & Books, Gossip & News, Photo School Update

Buy someone a photography experience this year.

At £30, these photography workshop gift vouchers are an ideal present for someone keen on learning how to become snap happy!

You can treat your loved one to a composition workshop, camera settings, people photography or switch to manual. Each costs £30 or buy two workshops for £50.

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If you’re getting a camera for Christmas, the workshops are ideal for giving you the basics and confidence to really know how to go out and create that shot.

If you have time to read your camera manual over the holidays, then the composition workshop would be ideal. In this we will teach you ‘how to look and how to see’ to help you snap something unique; this you won’t find in the manual!

If like most of us, you won’t be getting round to reading your manual, then join others for some fun and learn all about your settings in a lively and practical group workshop.

Contact Natalie to buy your photography voucher today!

A Photography Blog Aimed At Casual Photographers

Posted By: Natalie  //  Category: Gossip & News, Photo School Update

The Photo School Blog Is For Beginner Photographers

As the author, I’m into digital and utilising web 2.0 websites to improve photography and the way people share their photos.

I have a Canon EOS 350D and love getting around London taking photos, as you can see in the photo below of myself.

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