Licence needed for photos on beach says beach warden

A press photographer was told they needed a licence to take photographs on a beach.

28 May 2010 3:35PM by ePHOTOzine | Industry News

Licence needed for photos on beach says beach warden:

A beach warden, who was identified as 'Beach 8', told a press photographer she wasn't allowed to take photographs of the promenade at Branksome Chine without a licence.

The photographer, Hattie Miles, who works for the Daily Echo had taken photos on the beach for years so carried on even though the warden demanded to see a licence.

The Daily Echo reported that Stuart Terry, coastal works manager at Poole council, said the beach is council land it was 'standard industry practice' for photographers to seek permission before taking photographs. However, he wanted to assure people that it's not their intention to stop or restrict photographers or film-makers using the beaches in Poole.

Visit the Daily Echo's website for more details.

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User_Removed 19 17.9k 8

28 May 2010 5:57PM

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Farcical.

NeilSchofield Plus

16 1.8k 1

29 May 2010 6:20PM

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Spherical objects surely

RichBrew 13 151

30 May 2010 9:00AM

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I've just been shooting at this location, albeit early morning, and was not harassed by any council workers who were in the area at the time (just as well - I stand my ground).

All land is going to be owned by somebody or other. Does this mean we have to seek permission every time we pull out a camera?

Ridiculous.

RichBrew

Goggz 16 2.3k 72

30 May 2010 10:31AM

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The Nanny State reigns supreme...

I'm surprised Beach 8 didn't quote Section 44!

Plonkers.

Britman 16 1.7k

31 May 2010 2:43AM

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hmmm council land must be our land, they work for us not the other way round. They are public SERVANTS, council land is public land.

man I wish it was that simple.

Consulo 18 840 10

31 May 2010 10:40AM

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Oh my lordy lol!

Kim Walton 19 145 30

1 Jun 2010 12:09PM

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Actually William the Conquerer made a Law that no one can own a beach. Thats why Sea Anglers don`t pay a licence and Freshwater Anglers do.
To get around this the council own the access rights--but its a bit to late if your already there!

morpheus1955 16 3 2

1 Jun 2010 12:56PM

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Thought we lived in a free society??? apparently NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JohnnyGraham 17 102

1 Jun 2010 1:18PM

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I always thought the crown owned the beach.

TrevW 13 118

2 Jun 2010 8:03AM

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I suppose we ought to write to Prince Charles too, so as to obtain permission to photo in his back garden, Cornwall.

stormsong 13 11

9 Jun 2010 2:34PM

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Have a look at the 'I'm a Photographer Not a Terrorist' website for interesting topics on a similar theme.
And people, you have got it all WRONG - nobody asked the sand and the water if it was okay to take photographs - they have rights too you know!
Welcome to Big Brother Britain - hope you enjoy the ride (just don't take any photos)

stormsong 13 11

9 Jun 2010 2:39PM

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If it's allowed, the link here:

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stormsong 13 11

9 Jun 2010 2:54PM

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PS: I forgot to mention that 'life's a beach' . . .

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