Does a Garden which belongs to a city council count as a public place?

Student · 02-17-2011, 11:24 AM

Since it is open to everyone I suppose so, what are my rights in the UK? Can I shoot freely within this historical garden? It's a historical park which dates back to 1550 and was recently renovated.

Gashog · 02-17-2011, 01:14 PM

I subscribe to the "it's more productive to ask for forgiveness then it is to ask for permission" philosophy.

Ira · 02-17-2011, 01:21 PM

Who's going to give you a hard time shooting in a garden?

Student · 02-17-2011, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by Ira

Who's going to give you a hard time shooting in a garden?

I shot a fountain so...

Snaphappyscottiedog · 02-18-2011, 08:21 AM

As a rule all council owned spaces such as parks are public areas. If you have any doubt just go to the local council and ask them and even tell them what you are wanting to do. It would only be a jobs worth council who would refuse.

Student · 02-18-2011, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by Snaphappyscottiedog

As a rule all council owned spaces such as parks are public areas. If you have any doubt just go to the local council and ask them and even tell them what you are wanting to do. It would only be a jobs worth council who would refuse.

Thanks, so this means if I shoot images in a Park or other space owned by them I am allowed to put my work in an art gallery at some point? (Not that I am ready yet or anywhere close.)

eddie1960 · 02-18-2011, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by Student

Thanks, so this means if I shoot images in a Park or other space owned by them I am allowed to put my work in an art gallery at some point? (Not that I am ready yet or anywhere close.)

the answer is yes for the art gallery. if there is people yes for the gallery (AFAIK - I've not had an issue and I've had a couple of shows) but for publication (advertising/corporate etc) you need model releases and in some cases property release for identifiable buildings (good luck getting one for the Eiffel Tower for instance they seriously control their image - but I've sold Eiffel Tower shots at art shows) unless it is for editorial and it was shot in a place with no reasonable expectation of privacy (public place, a concert, a football match.... etc

02-17-2011, 11:24 AM	#1
Student Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 234	Does a Garden which belongs to a city council count as a public place? Since it is open to everyone I suppose so, what are my rights in the UK? Can I shoot freely within this historical garden? It's a historical park which dates back to 1550 and was recently renovated.

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Gashog Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 523	I subscribe to the "it's more productive to ask for forgiveness then it is to ask for permission" philosophy.

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Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Who's going to give you a hard time shooting in a garden?

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Student Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 234 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ira Who's going to give you a hard time shooting in a garden? I shot a fountain so...

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Snaphappyscottiedog Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Larbert, Scotland Photos: Albums Posts: 33	As a rule all council owned spaces such as parks are public areas. If you have any doubt just go to the local council and ask them and even tell them what you are wanting to do. It would only be a jobs worth council who would refuse.

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Student Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 234 Original Poster	Originally posted by Snaphappyscottiedog As a rule all council owned spaces such as parks are public areas. If you have any doubt just go to the local council and ask them and even tell them what you are wanting to do. It would only be a jobs worth council who would refuse. Thanks, so this means if I shoot images in a Park or other space owned by them I am allowed to put my work in an art gallery at some point? (Not that I am ready yet or anywhere close.)

02-18-2011, 12:32 PM	#7
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Originally posted by Student Thanks, so this means if I shoot images in a Park or other space owned by them I am allowed to put my work in an art gallery at some point? (Not that I am ready yet or anywhere close.) the answer is yes for the art gallery. if there is people yes for the gallery (AFAIK - I've not had an issue and I've had a couple of shows) but for publication (advertising/corporate etc) you need model releases and in some cases property release for identifiable buildings (good luck getting one for the Eiffel Tower for instance they seriously control their image - but I've sold Eiffel Tower shots at art shows) unless it is for editorial and it was shot in a place with no reasonable expectation of privacy (public place, a concert, a football match.... etc