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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2009 16:04:46 GMT
I'd like some advice about how I should go about photographing on railway stations (both LU and National Rail) without getting harassed or arrested under a "Section 44"
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Post by Colin on Feb 26, 2009 17:44:28 GMT
Chris W has provided a very comprehensive guide here - in essence though, you're best bet is to seek out the station supervisor and advise them of what you are doing; by approaching the station staff first, you well save any potential hassle later on. Other basics are: - Stay in public areas at all times
- Don't use a flash
- Don't use a Tripod
- Obey station staff's instructions - if they ask you to move on, don't get into an argument. Simply go elsewhere or go back another day.
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Post by 21146 on Feb 26, 2009 18:05:11 GMT
Since we are talking about amatuer activity, and not that which comes under the £30 "student Photographic/Filming Permit", someone should initiate a "test case" by writing to LU asking if they're allowed under the bye-laws, conditions of carriage etc, to take enthusiast pix. If the reply is "yes", subject to sensible security/safety do's & don'ts; then it would be worth carrying this around. I'm quite sure simply asking a local S/S may well result in a "sorry, that's banned" response, or that you must apply for a film dept permit etc. I visited Blackfriars this week and the S/S couldn't have been more helpful but even he had encountered problems when taking some last week photos as a passenger objected to being in shot!
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Post by 21146 on Feb 26, 2009 18:08:29 GMT
Oddly you can use a tripod at a S/S's discretion if you pay £30 for permit as it apparently isn't a hazard in these circumstasnces. Amazing thing, the power of money!
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Post by Tomcakes on Feb 26, 2009 18:09:52 GMT
Oddly you can use a tripod at a S/S's discretion if you pay £30 for permit as it apparently isn't a hazard in these circumstasnces. Amazing thing, the power of money! Quite - you can't use tripods, flash etc as it's a safety hazard. Oh, is that your chequebook? Ah, you'll be fine then! |
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