p.1 #3 · Illegal To Take a Photo In a Shopping Center?
I was stopped by security personnel from taking photos outside a shopping mall from the parking lot. I'd just received a new lens and on my way to a meeting stopped well before the stores opened to test out the lens on a few signs. When confronted I stopped and drove away. Life is too short to worry about such things. If I really wanted to take photos I would have done so from the sidewalk which is in public right of way, but it wasn't that important to me.
I understand how store owners wouldn't want customers to feel uncomfortable by the presence of a photographer. They want customers focused on spending money, not avoiding a camera lens. There are ample opportunities to take photos on public property.
p.1 #4 · Illegal To Take a Photo In a Shopping Center?
Update:
The post on their media page now reads:
Photography Policy Change We have listened to the very public debate surrounding our photography policy and as a result, with immediate effect, are changing the policy to allow family and friends to take photos in the mall. We will publicise this more clearly in the mall and on our website, and will reserve the right to challenge suspicious behaviour for the safety and enjoyment of our shoppers. We wish to apologise to Mr White for the distress we may have caused to him and his family and we will be in direct contact with him to apologise properly.
p.1 #6 · Illegal To Take a Photo In a Shopping Center?
Photos in many malls and other large private places have not been allowed for years before the 21st century terror issues. Enforcement varies widely however.
