London London Underground photography

[GordonM]

On one of my infrequent visits to London I was struck by Parliament stations 'Stalinist, semi finished' design along with some of the long tunnels to get to the platforms at some stations. Am I likely to be able to get photos, especially later at night when there's less commuters around or will TfL staff prevent me at the first sign of a camera?

 

[troutfisher]

I would suspect that given the present terrorist threat level trying to photograph the inside of a tube station without written TfL permission and the knowledge of whoever is in charge at the station would land you in hot water , probably looking at the business end of an assault rifle .

 

[chrism8]

I've not had a problem, albight not done it in the last year or so, the main stipulation has always been you cant use a tripod, so high-ish ISO needed.

Chris

 

[DemiLion]

Amateur pics are fine as long as you:
Don't use a flash
Don't use a tripod
Don't cause an obstruction

 

[GordonM]

Thanks for the advice, most helpful

 

[JohnX]

Look here>https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/filming-and-photography

 

[DemiLion]

That link is for professional photography.

 

[cymruchris]

As has been said - and to reaffirm - hand held, no flash, not being an obstruction - you are very unlikely to be bothered. I've only ever been asked once, and at that time I was trying to get away with a tripod late at night, but I acted as though I didn't know there were rules and politely complied with the staff member's request to move on....

 

[KateRose]

My experience has been very similar to CymruChris. Stay out of everyone's way, and be super polite (and a bit surprised) if you're asked to stop what you're doing. Plan to not be able to use your tripod, though, as it's really hard to set up a tripod without a staff member noticing what you're up to