I should have added that one should exercise common sense as well.
For instance, don't photograph security screening areas--it is
prohibited by the TSA to photograph within 20 feet. I also wouldn't
recommend photographing the people providing security--while it may
not technically be illegal, it may make you the subject of unwanted
attention.
Cheers.
Rich
On Jun 14, 2007, at 5:40 AM, Rich Mason wrote:
I've never been bothered at an airport for making photographs. I
don't travel as extensively as I used to, but whenever I'm in an
airport I have a camera with me--that's when I'm traveling or
picking up/dropping off someone else.
As Darin said, each airport has their own rules. They're private
property to which the public has access, much like shopping malls.
The owners of the properties may limit what is done on their
property, but there's no law against photographing there.
In the Washington, DC, area the two major airports have
restrictions on commercial photography which "...does not
affect news media filming, news photography or personal videotaping
and photography."
http://www.metwashairports.com/_/File/_/video.pdf
If you think about it, photography should really be considered a
deterrent to the bad guys because they generally don't like their
picture being taken.
Cheers,
Rich
On Jun 13, 2007, at 2:54 PM, Don Feinberg wrote:
Try to take a picture today in any US airport and see what happens
to you.
