Photography is not a crime





[ response to photography law e-petition, 12 January 2008]


2 thoughts on “Photography is not a crime

  1. Wow- we are seeing photographers being arrested at railway stations under anti-terrorism laws- will we see journalists being arrested under the guise of public order offenses?

    A person is guilty of a public order offence if, with intent to cause a person harassment, alarm or distress, theyâ€”



    thereby causing that or another person harassment, alarm or distress.

    I am not sure how photography falls under any of those categories!

    As for anti-terrorism, well surely the government should place restrictions on google earth, google search, virtual earth, etc!

    How much do we have to give up in terms of having a society that professes to be “democratic” and “free”?

  2. As a student street photography was my passion. Never would a day go by when i wouldn’t have my camera at my side shooting portraits and urban scenes. Now im afraid my camera often stays at home. When ever i try and shoot street photography i always got stopped by security, police or often members of public asking me what im doing in an accusing way. It wont be long untill it is banned. The days of being free are no longer :(. Looks like i will stick to studio and Portrait photography

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