Can you help with a legal question?

I want to produce a DVD of a tour that I operate here in Oxford (C. S. Lewis Tours Oxford). I intend to market the DVD 'for profit' and therefore my question is, do I need to get permission from each and every College, Pub, Church etc that I film, or is permission not required provided that I film from the Public Highway, and respect the privacy of individuals? Are there any Copyright issue's that I need to consider? 

You can photograph what you want, when you want, and how you want. You are under no obligation to no one if you are on public right of way. You even own the copyright, not them. If the BBC can do it so can you.

Exceptions are the obvious military, atomic, toilet type establishments.

Dennis, I very much appreciate you taking the time to respond to my question.

Isn't it fantastic when you can go to member friends on a site such as this and get pretty well any answer to any question!

Sincere thanks Dennis...

Ron Brind - C. S. Lewis Tours Oxford.

Hi Dennis

£10 was in the post before I realised just how inexpensive your advice was going to be.....perhaps you'll be kind enough to refund me £8.50

Take care my friend

Ron

The only problem with taking photo's in public, is that some police officers may question your motives. If questioned, you tell them you are an amature just taking photo's. You are breaking no laws and nobody has the right to stop you.

As long as you do not block the footpath with a tripod, you are not commiting any crime. This question has come up a number of times in the photographic mags, as Dennis Bailey said, carry on and anjoy yourself. Police officers are now beeing educated in the interpretation  of the Law, regarding taking photo's in public places.

Hope this helps.

Peter Evans

Hi Peter

Many thanks for the additional input regarding my question. I am not a professional when it comes to photography and therefore was not aware of what I might encounter as I prepare for this dvd of my tour. I appreciate greatly your comments and guidance, also the fact that you have taken the time to respond as has fellow poe members.

Regards

Ron Brind