Publicphotography.org - A celebration focusing on photographers' rights

[Iguanasan]

With respect to t-Shirts maybe we just need to create a really cool design (or 3) and register it with Custom T-Shirts - Design Your T-Shirts Online - Free Shipping! which seems to be a pretty good place (reading a few reviews) to order from.

[casil403]

I thought I would throw this out: I made a little leaflet and saved it in a word document to hand out in case I ever get hassled again for shooting so I thought I would post it for anyone else to use as they see fit.
Feel free to post it, use it, comment on it or change it up if you think the wording is not okay:


Thanks for your interest in my photography. I want to inform you that I am doing nothing wrong:

I am guaranteed that right to take pictures in public in Canada because it is clearly outlined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Section 2.b) states that as both a Canadian citizen and as a photographer I am allowed:

"Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication;”

This statement absolutely guarantees my right to express myself through photography, and the freedom to publish my photos. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees my right to take photographs in public.

I can take photos of anything and under regular circumstances, as long as no laws are broken while photographing, it is not against the law.

Publicphotography.org | A Celebration Focusing on the Rights of Photographers

[casil403]

Also when I get a bit more time (I have had the last couple days off from my practicum due to my preceptor needing the days off) I am going to approach The Camera Store.
I want to see if I can get them on board with advertising and supporting our event because ultimately if sales go down because of all these hassles and new laws, who is going to want to take up photography as a hobby or spend money on something they could be arrested for or hassled by the authorities

[JAS_Photo]

Iggy, Wordans lets you create your own store, so all you do is create a few products and put up a link for everyone to order from. Plus it's Canadian.

Marko, I could set it up, with the designs we have so far and let you take a look and see what you think.

[Marko]

That would be super-appreciated Jas! Many thx!

[casil403]

Carlos Miller is now watching our site. I got his email today.

[Marko]

I thought I would throw this out: I made a little leaflet and saved it in a word document to hand out in case I ever get hassled again for shooting so I thought I would post it for anyone else to use as they see fit.
Feel free to post it, use it, comment on it or change it up if you think the wording is not okay:


Thanks for your interest in my photography. I want to inform you that I am doing nothing wrong:

I am guaranteed that right to take pictures in public in Canada because it is clearly outlined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Section 2.b) states that as both a Canadian citizen and as a photographer I am allowed:

"Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication;”

This statement absolutely guarantees my right to express myself through photography, and the freedom to publish my photos. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees my right to take photographs in public.

I can take photos of anything and under regular circumstances, as long as no laws are broken while photographing, it is not against the law.

Publicphotography.org | A Celebration Focusing on the Rights of Photographers

I like it! Please keep in mind That ANYONE should be able to register and post what they want on the blog.... So let me know casil if you want to post this or if I should do it. (No worries either way since it's already written and will only take me 3 min to post this)

Also when I get a bit more time (I have had the last couple days off from my practicum due to my preceptor needing the days off) I am going to approach The Camera Store.
I want to see if I can get them on board with advertising and supporting our event because ultimately if sales go down because of all these hassles and new laws, who is going to want to take up photography as a hobby or spend money on something they could be arrested for or hassled by the authorities

AWESOME! keep us posted!

Carlos Miller is now watching our site. I got his email today.

way cool!!!

Many thx! Marko

[casil403]

Feel free to post it on the site Marko. Thankfully I did not need to use them today but I now have copies of them in my bag if needed.

[JAS_Photo]

Ok, the store is created. It has no product yet as the designs must be approved and Kat is having Pete resize them to meet minimum size standards. There is no commission on any item so they are set at minimum prices. It will be a day or two for that. There are link backs to the blog and facebook page.

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[casil403]

I had an idea for a shirt:
Our really cool logo on one side and this statement on the other side:


“Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication;”- from section 2.b)The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Also definition of photography:
Merriam Webster:
Main Entry: pho·tog·ra·phy
Pronunciation: \fə-ˈtä-grə-fē\
Function: noun
Date: 1839
: the art or process of producing images by the action of radiant energy and especially light on a sensitive surface (as film or a CCD chip)

Anyhow just a thought....