[Leica] Photojournalists and permission

[abridge at gmail.com (Adam Bridge)]

Well that's just because no one could do a better job of his portrait
than he could! (in his mighty opinion)

:)

AB


On 4/19/05, dnygr <dnygr@cshore.com> wrote:
> It seems there are lots of things that take advantage of people, not just 
> street photographers.
> 
> When my sink gets plugged and I call the plumber, he takes advantage of my 
> misfortune. When I break a tooth and need a crown, the dentist takes 
> advantage of me and charges a lot of money. In these instances, I guess I 
> ask for it and deserve what I get charged.
> 
> True, street journalism is an intrusion into people's lives. It is an 
> invasion of their privacy.
> 
> I guess the most egrigous thing one could is photograph someone who has 
> copyrighted his/her apperance.
> 
> And the most hypocritical thing was Henry Cartier-Bresson who didn't like 
> to have his photography taken wheher it was in the decisive moment or not.
> 
> Doug Nygren
> 
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