People in Casinos

Here are some photos taken in casinos in Las Vegas. I tried to capture the
modes and actions of people.

1. Around table
http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/image/38759660

2. Adding stakes
http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/image/38759672

3. Drawing
http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/image/38714060

4. Drinking alone
http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/image/38714093

The gallery is at http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/lasvegas. Please click on
"original" if the photos are not sharp.

Welcome to share your comments!

I'm really surprised they allowed you to take a 300D inside!!!


"McWave" wrote in message
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Here are some photos taken in casinos in Las Vegas. I tried to capture
the
modes and actions of people.

1. Around table
http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/image/38759660

2. Adding stakes
http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/image/38759672

3. Drawing
http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/image/38714060

4. Drinking alone
http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/image/38714093

The gallery is at http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/lasvegas. Please click on
"original" if the photos are not sharp.

Welcome to share your comments!

I'm really surprised they allowed you to take a 300D inside!!!


"McWave" wrote in message
...
Here are some photos taken in casinos in Las Vegas. I tried to capture
the
modes and actions of people.

1. Around table
http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/image/38759660

2. Adding stakes
http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/image/38759672

3. Drawing
http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/image/38714060

4. Drinking alone
http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/image/38714093

The gallery is at http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/lasvegas. Please click on
"original" if the photos are not sharp.

Welcome to share your comments!

Are you sure about this? For example, if I take pictures inside some private
properties such as a hotel or a restaurant, will I meet problems?

Thanks

"me" wrote in message
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"McWave" wrote in message
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Here are some photos taken in casinos in Las Vegas. I tried to capture
the
modes and actions of people.

1. Around table
http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/image/38759660

2. Adding stakes
http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/image/38759672

3. Drawing
http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/image/38714060

4. Drinking alone
http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/image/38714093

The gallery is at http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/lasvegas. Please click on
"original" if the photos are not sharp.

Welcome to share your comments!

If you didn't have permission you may have a problem. You might have
needed
a signed property release to take photos on their property. I recommend
you
remove the photos until such time as you can get permission/release from
the
casinos.
Good Luck,
me

PS: If you attempt to sell these photos for commercial purposes without a
release you may (probably?) be sued.

In article , "McWave"
wrote:

Are you sure about this? For example, if I take pictures inside some private
properties such as a hotel or a restaurant, will I meet problems?

Thanks


PS: If you attempt to sell these photos for commercial purposes without a
release you may (probably?) be sued.

Anon is correct. & I am really surprised that the casinos even let you
do them, I am surprised since its not a public but private property
that you didn't get bounced beat up or arrested.

You could also be shot. Think about who goes to casinos, stranger things
have happened.

"McWave" wrote in message
...
"me" wrote in message
...
"McWave" wrote in message
...
Here are some photos taken in casinos in Las Vegas. I tried to capture
the
modes and actions of people.

1. Around table
http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/image/38759660

2. Adding stakes
http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/image/38759672

3. Drawing
http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/image/38714060

4. Drinking alone
http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/image/38714093

The gallery is at http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/lasvegas. Please click on
"original" if the photos are not sharp.

Welcome to share your comments!

If you didn't have permission you may have a problem. You might have
needed
a signed property release to take photos on their property. I recommend
you
remove the photos until such time as you can get permission/release from
the
casinos.
Good Luck,
me

PS: If you attempt to sell these photos for commercial purposes without
a
release you may (probably?) be sued.

Are you sure about this? For example, if I take pictures inside some
private
properties such as a hotel or a restaurant, will I meet problems?

Thanks

If you are on private property you should always seek permission *before*
taking photos. Getting permission/release avoids problems and is ethically
correct. If you obtain a release you have the opportunity to use your photos
for commercial purposes. You may also need a release from anyone whose face
is recognizable if the photo will be used for commercial purposes.
Good Luck,
me

OK. I think you guys are right. Although it is not a big problem to shoot in
many private places such as restaurants or hotels, casinos may be really
unwilling to see their photos published. I have removed all photos involving
people gambling or slot machines. Hope now they are OK.

http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/lasvegas

Thanks

"Inaccessible" wrote in message
news
In article , "McWave"
wrote:

Are you sure about this? For example, if I take pictures inside some
private
properties such as a hotel or a restaurant, will I meet problems?

Thanks


PS: If you attempt to sell these photos for commercial purposes without
a
release you may (probably?) be sued.

Anon is correct. & I am really surprised that the casinos even let you
do them, I am surprised since its not a public but private property
that you didn't get bounced beat up or arrested.

You could also be shot. Think about who goes to casinos, stranger things
have happened.

OK. I think you guys are right. Although it is not a big problem to shoot in
many private places such as restaurants or hotels, casinos may be really
unwilling to see their photos published. I have removed all photos involving
people gambling or slot machines. Hope now they are OK.

http://www.pbase.com/mcwave/lasvegas

Thanks

"Inaccessible" wrote in message
news
In article , "McWave"
wrote:

Are you sure about this? For example, if I take pictures inside some
private
properties such as a hotel or a restaurant, will I meet problems?

Thanks


PS: If you attempt to sell these photos for commercial purposes without
a
release you may (probably?) be sued.

Anon is correct. & I am really surprised that the casinos even let you
do them, I am surprised since its not a public but private property
that you didn't get bounced beat up or arrested.

You could also be shot. Think about who goes to casinos, stranger things
have happened.

My wife and I go to Vegas a lot (went this past weekend, in fact).

There used to be signs posted that cameras are not allowed on the casino floor, but I did not notice them this past trip. I'm still not gutsy enough to find out if cameras are no longer officially taboo - casino security has a lot of leeway on the Vegas strip :-)

My understanding is that yes - you need permission to photograph inside the casino itself as you are taking a picture of private property from private property. When you capture people in the image, you require model releases from anyone identifiable unless editorial use can be shown, which would be difficult.

This applies to any private property, to answer your question directly. I take pictures of the Christmas lights in a couple of neighborhoods every year. I can take as many pictures of the houses that I want from the sidewalk or public street, but I can not take a picture from a driveway unless I have prior permission from the homeowner (which I get from as many as I can). I can't sell the images without property releases - I find conflicting opinions, but I'm inclined to believe that any building built recently (last 20 years or so) is automatically covered by copyright.

I wouldn't recommend selling the images without permission, both from the property owner and from any/all identifiable people. These images were shot on private property and editorial use does not extend to the commercial sale of the images.

That's my understanding - I'm not an attorney - your mileage may vary - batteries not included - void where prohibited.

--
Doug Greenwald
Keeper of the Bad Attitude



"Inaccessible" wrote in message news In article , "McWave"
wrote:

Are you sure about this? For example, if I take pictures inside some private
properties such as a hotel or a restaurant, will I meet problems?

Thanks


PS: If you attempt to sell these photos for commercial purposes without a
release you may (probably?) be sued.

Anon is correct. & I am really surprised that the casinos even let you
do them, I am surprised since its not a public but private property
that you didn't get bounced beat up or arrested.

You could also be shot. Think about who goes to casinos, stranger things
have happened.

Thank you for your advices. Sure it is necessary to get permissions before
using anyone's photo for commercial purposes. But for non-commercial
purposes, it is OK. Actually there are millions of people's faces shown on
different photos taken on streets, parks, beaches, etc.

Thanks


If you are on private property you should always seek permission *before*
taking photos. Getting permission/release avoids problems and is ethically
correct. If you obtain a release you have the opportunity to use your
photos
for commercial purposes. You may also need a release from anyone whose
face
is recognizable if the photo will be used for commercial purposes.
Good Luck,
me