That was because I didn't know where I stood with the law and as it was proved, he had no right to ask me anyway. It was a public affair, the deputy head shouldn't have asked me because it was none of his business and my images are for me to do with as I please.
People should know what they're talking about before spouting their interpretation of the law. I am not doing anything wrong here by rights and everyone knows it.
Besides...they are legitimate images that are within the rules and I am not portraying any of these kids in a bad light.
Final word: That's not fair.
Legally you are possibly right; although having asked for permission and then broken the terms of your licence there is a potential issue of trespass.
Morally however, you are completely wrong.
You asked. You had an answer. You didn't like it and now you've had a paddy.
Apart from anything else, there is a world of difference between
taking photographs and
publishing them. Just in case you are in any doubt, posting a photograph
is publishing, and therefore you are subject to the same laws and restrictions as any publisher.
Personally I can take photographs of kids at a school event if I wanted, but I don't because I am governed by a fairly strict code in this respect...
this one:
http://www.pcc.org.uk/cop/practice.html
which clearly states
iii) Pupils must not be approached or photographed at school without the permission of the school authorities.
I don't expect a hobbiest like you to understand or respect those rules, but I do expect you to have some #### manners and not drop other photographers in the merde.
Legitimate? Possibly.
Within the rules? Perhaps.
Right? Abso-bloody-lutely not.
As for not fair....
perlease!
