Photos on board

What's the etiquette for taking photos on board a flight? See some good photos on these fora.
I have a brand new Canon 40D that I am itching to try out. Do I need permission from the stewardess?
Raj
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[Nottingham Nick]

Raj

I am not an expert here, but I think from an etiquette point of view it is always nice to ask. I don't think there is a problem generally.

One thing I would say, is that we do not publish photographs of people (especially Virgin staff) on the site unless their permission has been obtained for their photo to appear on the internet.

I am sure our photographic experts will say, if there are any specific rules for on board photography.

Nick

Raj,

I wouldn't attempt flash photography on board (even if you have asked permission to take photo's) as this is likely to disturb other passengers. Not sure the EOS40 has a built in flash anyway?

Look forward to seeing your pics!

Nick

[Darren Wheeler]

As the 40D is a very capable enthusiasts SLR, it should cope with no flash very well indded. Just up the ISO, widest aperture you can get and a good technique will give you some usable shots without too much blur or noise.

As stated, ask permission before hand and if by chance you do get someones face, use a decent editing tool to obscure or blur their features. Any good ones, remember to post them.

Hi, im new to V-flyer so my first post!
With regard to taking photos on board, should be fine, again ask permission from the crew but they seem okay with people taking pictures. The only thing i have been told is that dont during taxi, takeoff and landing, but during the flight is ok, seems to be the same with the other on board gadgets ( ipods, laptops etc)[:D]

Thanks to everyone for all their suggestions and comments. Should be able to manage without using flash. My idea was to photograph the views from my window rather than inside the cabin.
I shall definitely be asking for permission!
Best wishes
Raj

[mitchja]

There is specific info about using cameras onboard VS flights on this page of the VS web site:

Videos / digital cameras: may be used with the permission of the crew.

Regards

[Scrooge]

Anytime I have wanted a picture of a cabin I make sure that I am the first on/last off..that way there is nobody in the frame to worry about.

If you are taking shots out of the window do not use a flash as it will just reflect back and wash out the picture.

Originally posted by danflyer
Hi, im new to V-flyer so my first post!
With regard to taking photos on board, should be fine, again ask permission from the crew but they seem okay with people taking pictures. The only thing i have been told is that dont during taxi, takeoff and landing, but during the flight is ok, seems to be the same with the other on board gadgets ( ipods, laptops etc)[:D]

Welcome danflyer to V-Flyer - I hope you enjoy the barbs, the fun and the bon homie of this site and all who sail with it!

[ChuckC]

Originally posted by slinky09

Originally posted by danflyer
Hi, im new to V-flyer so my first post!
With regard to taking photos on board, should be fine, again ask permission from the crew but they seem okay with people taking pictures. The only thing i have been told is that dont during taxi, takeoff and landing, but during the flight is ok, seems to be the same with the other on board gadgets ( ipods, laptops etc)[:D]

Welcome danflyer to V-Flyer - I hope you enjoy the barbs, the fun and the bon homie of this site and all who sail with it!

Nicely said, slinky!

Chuck-

When taking photos out the window I never ask permission and don't see any need to really. On day flights, this is what I spend quite a lot of my time doing.

45.

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but following a colleagues report on a recent trip to USA, I wondered if there were any further thoughts.

Firstly, what I was told. A colleague was flying business on UA from New York to LHR, and while boarding, came across some mayhem in the business cabin. Apparently, a man had been taking photo's in the cabin using a DSLR (not sure what make) and another passenger had complained to stewardess. Apparently, the argument went on for around 10 minutes, ending with the CSD forcing the images to be deleted from said camera. The images were not of any crew members, or any other passengers faces, but included the complaining passengers head. Apparently, he was a lawyer who threatened to sue!!!!

Just to add, this is third hand information, but it does beg to ask a few questions.

Can the CSD demand to have the images deleted?

Was the passenger within his rights to request these be deleted of him?

I know that you are legally allowed to photograph in a public space (images of children excepted, obviously), but what is public space? An aircraft? Airport lounge?

I know we all like to take photo's of our travels, and many trip reports are from the aircraft, but what is legally acceptable?

Any thoughts?

Hmmm an interesting question... not too sure on the legal standpoint as technically the cabin space is private property. In theory, with permission from the airline reps (cabin crew etc..) it should be allowable.

The CSS probably demanded the images were removed to keep the peace, so to speak... they cannot force you to delete your photos.. (although they can appropriate your camera for the duration of the flight if, in their eyes, you are flouting airline safety regs.. could be used to justify a hell of a lot ): )

The pax was within his rights to request the removal of said photographs, however simply showing him that they were not of him should have calmed the situation, unless of course they were of him

As for him threatening to sue ) ) that would be an entertaining (and quickly dismissed) lawsuit...

Aircraft - private space owned by airline.
Airport - private/public dependant on the holding company of the land and buildings.... depends in which country too as there are nationalised airports and landing strips out there.
Airline lounges are an interesting one... in rights they belong to the company leasing the space from whomever holds the airport freehold, however I would not be surprised if there were clauses buried in lease documents making both parties responsible for some types of legal entanglements or may even shift the blame to one another ii)

Hope this helps 8D

Sorry slight addendum regarding what is a public space.... it differs from country to country, I would suggest using our friend google to specify public spaces in the country of interest.

In most cases though public spaces are those that are open and freely accessible to people that are owned/managed and or run by the country in question. Might explain my point slightly better regarding airport nationalisation, for the most part they are privately owned and whilst giving the illusion of a public space are definitely private property.

Thanks for your responses joeyc.

makes for very interesting reading. Maybe we should be a little more careful where we take the snaps.

I've taken a few thousand pictures around airports/on aircraft over the years and the one and only time I had a problem was at Belfast City when I was simply told 'no photos allowed here'. A simple 'sorry' and that was that.

I've been seen by crew many times taking pics and nothing has ever been said.

I do make sure to try and not get anybody in the pictures though. I find taking from the back of the cabin facing forward generally does the trick.

I am just loving use of "stewardess". Stop sniggering at the back, you know what I mean !