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I was shooting exteriors of a chemical plant from the "safety" of a public sidewalk. The sidewalk connects to the chemical plant property.
Security comes out and claims that I need permission to videotape their factory. "Security reasons" were cited. I firmly but calmly state that I am within my rights to shoot whatever I can see from the public sidewalk. Security disagrees. They say I need permission. They call the police. I wait for the police knowing that I'm right.
Cops show up--they were cool. They wonder why they're there. After a ten minute wait, the plant manager informs security that I do indeed have the right to be videotaping from the sidewalk. A small victory, yes, but it still felt good.
Be prepared to go to jail and talk to your boss but heed this--Know your rights. Shoot within your rights. Challenge.
Security comes out and claims that I need permission to videotape their factory. "Security reasons" were cited. I firmly but calmly state that I am within my rights to shoot whatever I can see from the public sidewalk. Security disagrees. They say I need permission. They call the police. I wait for the police knowing that I'm right.
Cops show up--they were cool. They wonder why they're there. After a ten minute wait, the plant manager informs security that I do indeed have the right to be videotaping from the sidewalk. A small victory, yes, but it still felt good.
Be prepared to go to jail and talk to your boss but heed this--Know your rights. Shoot within your rights. Challenge.