Photographers’ Rights Rally in Hollywood

My experience with “The Man” has been mixed, some good some bad. Downtown LA area is where I have had the worst experiences with plain clothed security guards who are very quick to confront and harass. On one occasion threatening to take my camera away?! Recently I was stopped for taking photos in Shoreline Village in Long Beach. He let me finish my shoot and the exchange was very professional and courtesy. I would have thought after paying my city fees for business permits, etc… which were very substantial I could take photos anywhere short of the Mayor’s house without problem.

Going to attend the rally for sure, not something I do very often or at all. I did wear an orange jumpsuit for a day in observance of a protest against human rights violation, but honestly I just need an excuse to wear the orange jumpsuit and I’m in.

Link: Photographers Rights One-Sheet-PDF

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June 1st, 2008 Photographers’ Rights Rally at Hollywood and Highland
May 15, 2008

Photographers throughout Los Angeles, with cameras in hand, will gather at Hollywood and Highland and Union Station to peacefully rally against the unnecessary treatment they have received from security guards, LAPD, and LASD while photographing in public places, and on the Metro.

Start Time: 11:00am
Location: Hollywood and Highland, 6801 Hollywood Los Angeles, CA 90028

At about 1:30pm we will board the Metro and travel to Union Station for more picture taking.

Start Time: 2:00pm
Location: 800 N Alameda St Los Angeles, CA 90012

Flickr Group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/laprotest/
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