Recently I got a friend photographer that have been checked while shooting with a model on location by Garda. Obviously common sense and caution needs to be observed at all time, but my question is would the Garda ahve the right or the power to search the camera (Disk) to see the type of pictures taken? I mean on the spot, or they would need a warrant?

Since I personally do a few remote location shots, this could happen and although refusing the Garda to search or show them the pictures I have taken with the model would be a bit silly since a spin in the cop car and a few hours in the cop shop would be the end result....

So what are your views? Experience? Knowledge?

Thanks for this advice so beware of where you shooting basically :)

True but also in the event that doing outdoor art nude, can be stressful sometimes as the choice of location got to be very well researched and even whilst shooting keeping an eye all around at all times.

My advice is this, from years of experience travelling and shooting on location.  If any official asks to see your pics....let them, especially and I emphasis, especially if in other countries.

I have found myself in situation a few times where police and also army (Far East and also US) have approached me and questioned me about what I was taking photographs of.  Everytime I told them and volunteered to show the pics, and they have been okay. Lets face it if you say no...then immediately your upping the anti against you... especially overseas. We all have rights but having rights and having them respected is another story.

The content of images is another story and depends on country laws regarding nudity in public places, etc, etc,......

I have been hassled several time in public areas in Ireland (local authorities but never Garda) but this has been more about checking me out to see if I was working commerically or  non commercial shooting.

 


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On this subject here is an interesting blog on the Fred Mirenda Forum. Idon't know if any one here uses Bonusprint.

       http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/Photographer-prosecuted-for-fairy-child.4359539.jp   


            &nb sp;         Colin  

Only in the USA....but it was a bit silly from the photographer as well to allow himself is such isue....a topless 12 year old....it is basically asking for trouble...:) and I am from Belgium so I know what the implications could be :)

This is one of the reasons why I, and many other photographers, are reluctant to work with models under 18, even if the parents are present at a shoot and even if the model remains fully clothed at all times. One has to be so careful to pose the model in such a way that the image cannot be misconstrued as having sexual undertones or sexually "objectify" the model. Yet, kids are taking images like this of their peers every day of the week (just look at Bebo). It's a dangerous world out there for photographers, particularly male photographers and it really doesn't help when GWC's add to the problem.

- Thorsten.

I've been approached by 16yr olds wanting me to do a lingerie shoot for them!!!

Needless to say I didnt.

of course man....unless you fancy a littke stay in a prison...:) in our days and age I wont do anything not even fashion unless they are 18 and proven.