Hi Ted and congratulations on getting the job!
I'm not sure about the legalities in the UK, but in Ireland we need to get permission from each child's parent or guardian before we can take a photo at any event.
I'm involved in a sports club for under 18's and we have a standard form parents sign at the beginning of the year allowing photographs to be taken, if a parent
doesn't want their child photographed.. they just don't sign. It protects the child, the parent, the club or organisation and the photographer.
Chances are the football league will have something like this in operation already, ask the organiser, they'll put your mind at ease.
And good luck!
Síle
Quote:
Originally Posted by ted_smith  Hi
I am delighted and thrilled to have been asked to shoot my first 'for hire' occasion after a friend recommended me having seen some photos I took at a party recently.
I have been asked to shoot an 'Under 18's' football league presentation evening. As I understand it the presentation evening will be held in a function room of sorts, perhaps like a scout hut or hotel conference room. Basically, somewhere 'non-public'.
I am concerned about the legal aspects of photographing people Under 18.
I want to check with you guys what the legal position is? If I get permission from the event organiser, in writing, is that enough or do I have to gain permission from every parent in the room!!? What else should I be aware of?
Thanks
Ted |