Are You, Your Business & Your Grandkids Being Photographed

I recently wrote a post for Blisstree’s Arts and Crafts section, Please…Don’t Photograph My Crafts (without permission) and how difficult it is now to control it in today’s electronic world. 

 This plea also applies to parents and grandparents, who are concerned about strangers photographing their children/grandchildren and even posting the youngsters’ photos on the Internet.  Also, parents/grandparents often don’t realize the possible ramifications, now and later, when they post photos of their kids where the general public can view them.  Most don’t post simply a school photo type pic (and the school photos are copyrighted so need permission, too).  They post all types of informal and “cutsy” shots.  I’m from the journalism world where signed releases are needed to publish photos of people (especially children), their homes, their crafts, etc., unless it’s a current news story.  Editors usually are very careful to have these releases on file.However, in the Internet environment, people either are ignornant of the laws or don’t care and figure they won’t be called to task.  Keep in mind what you’re doing when you post photos for all to see.  Also, check to see why people (especially strangers) might be taking photos of you, your business or grandkids.