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Anonymous
Hello /p/,

I'm doing a project for a writing class; basically we're supposed to write a story and set it to some pictures. Now, the problem is, my story takes place mostly in an airport. I was wondering, am I allowed to walk into any airport and start snapping photos (photos of people, clocks, and all those "precious" family moments), or am I going to be asked to step into the back room for a second where I'll experience a full cavity search firsthand? Is there someone I'd have to clear it with first, or am I pretty much out of luck?
>> Anonymous
Dress like a tourist and do it. no one questions the tourist snapping pics at the airport. if you get questioned smile and be very polite. i doubt you'd get cavity anything'd.
>> ac
Don't take pictures of security.

Don't take pictures of places that would be good places to plant a bomb.

Should be fine.
>> Anonymous
Take pictures of people saying goodbye. There's your story right there.
>> Anonymous
Tell us what country you're in when asking something like this.
>> Anonymous
In a post 9/11 world...

You'll get questioned. No doubt about it. You could be the most Abercrombie looking white boy in the world. Start going around taking photos in an airport and you'll get questioned, even if you say you're a tourist.
>> Anonymous
>>40384
Not in Sweden. If you have a tripod and a big camera, noone will ask questions as long as you're not in their face. If you have a small camera and a big, black beard - then you might expect some attention.
>> Anonymous
well, honestly i would tell someone about it first. my friend almost got arrested a few times just for snapping pictures of trains. as if someones going to steal a train and smash it into a building.
>> Anonymous
If you are in the United States, it should be perfectly legal to take pictures. Photography in public places is 100% protected by the first amendment. Any legal charges you get cannot stick.

Do expect to get shit about it, though.
>> Anonymous
>>40406
wouldnt an airport be private property?
>> ac
>>40406
You're assuming he'd go to trial instead of just being tossed in Gitmo and forgotten. ;)
>> Anonymous
Best idea is to ASK the security guards/staff. Usually, if you get the go ahead from security/management they don't care, as long as you don't take pictures of strategic places. i took heaps of pictures in San Fransisco and Auckland airports, and they're usually cool as long as you tell them first.