By Picture this: You’re photographing a stunning cityscape when someone demands you stop, claiming it’s illegal to take their photo in public. The reality? In most jurisdictions across the United States and many other countries, there is no legal expectation of privacy in public spaces. This fundamental principle shapes modern photography rights and has profound implications for both photographers and their subjects.
The ubiquity of smartphones and social media has thrust this issue into the spotlight, making it more relevant than ever for both professional photographers and casual shutterbugs. While security cameras …
