Photography in LARP is a compromise: on the one hand are the rights of attendees who do not wish to be photographed coupled with the impact on immersion for all players by the photographer's presence. On the other hand many players wish to enjoy a photographic record of their character and the events they attended and photographs can help to publicize, promote and improve a game. These guidelines are intended to set a balance between these compromises which we feel is appropriate for Legends Tell events.
We ask that photographers do not release their photographs under a Creative Commons license or similar, since this will give up any rights they would have to pass along take-down requests to those who have used their photos. They are, of course, free to grant usage rights to third parties, but should retain as much ability to enforce take-down requests as they feasibly can when doing so.
By participating in an event, you acknowledge that you may be photographed during the event and agree to allow any photographs taken by Legends Tell’s Crew to be used to promote the game. We will do our best to honor any take-down requests you make, but we will still reserve the rights to those images.
These rules apply to all photographers, players, and crew at our events. Please use [email protected] for all inquiries about photography at our events.
Everyone who is taking photographs at events needs to take all possible steps to minimize the damage to immersion that their OOC presence causes. In line with the normal LT event rules, you must wear costume when you are in the IC area. In addition you should try to cover your camera if possible. Flash photography isn't permitted in the IC areas, nor is staging shots with players. If you need to use a flash or stage a shot then please do so from the OOC field.
The most important thing is to try and remain "outside the focus" of the game. If a verbal clash is occurring, then you should not be between the participants and other players; if a battle is occurring then you should be well away from the lines of combatants. This will limit the range of photographs that you can take at the event, but is a compromise that we require all photographers to make to ensure that you avoid being in the line of sight of players who are trying to roleplay while you are taking photographs.
Photographing at LT events is undertaken on the understanding that while you may freely sell your work within the LARP community — and to their friends and family — you shall not sell photographs more widely without the explicit permission of the identifiable major subjects.
This is intended to balance the interests of photographers against the ability of participants to control how they are portrayed to the wider world. Any questions about this policy, or how it applies to specific situations, should be addressed to LT by email.