Photography policy

Will people/press photograph me?

They might. If it makes you uncomfortable, let the photographers know that they don't have permission to photograph you. It is also important to understand that if you are in a public event in a publically accessible area, it is difficult (and many would say unreasonable) to expect any guarantee that someone will not photograph or videotape you.

If you feel uncomfortable being photographed or videotaped you should let other riders know this so they can tell photographers not to photograph you. Another approach is to keep your clothes on during the first bit of the ride, and take them off after you have left the assembly point. We recommend this approach too. Both of these approaches will cut down on photographs taken at the start of the ride, but it's not really possible to stop people from photographing during the ride.

WNBR local events often do have a documentary team taking pictures and video, but they are generally very considerate people and will try to keep your best wishes in mind as much as possible. You can see many of their images on this website and on WNBR-generated media, which is sometimes shared with other non-profit progressive groups.

There are also those who are at the event to use the images for other reasons, and you won't know without asking. If someone is being aggressive, acting suspiciously, or making you feel uncomfortable please tell a WNBR team coordinator or someone who can confront them and tell them to back off a bit and give people personal space. People need to understand the positive message of WNBR and understand that part of respecting each others' bodies is giving each other enough personal space to be comfortable, this is especially important for those that have never been naked in front of strangers or in public before. They have their own issues they are dealing with and aggressive gawking or unwanted exposure adds an additional unwanted complication to their experience. So speak up!

Things to consider

• Different groups have different styles.
• Consider what it means to be in a highly-publicized public event.
• Think about how you can make people feel comfortable about participating and respected at the same time.
• Think about how WNBR has benefit from the photographic and videography contributions to project a positive message and image about the ride.
• Some rides might want to consider having a rollin start, others might not like the idea. Some have said that it is fun to start off clothed and then once the riders are away from the crowed we undress.
• Everybody should take responsibility for making people feel comfortable and informing others (who might be unaware) of the photo/video policy about what is expected.
• Consider appointing a photography patrol to educate photographers about the policy.
• Be prepared to directly confront and photography/videotape predatory photographers if they have been warned or are actingly in blatantly disrespectful ways. Often this will discourage them from shooting you irresponsibly.

London's photography/videography policy

Note: Some feel that London's policy is a bit overly restrictive given the public nature of the event.

A general-purpose press/spectator photography policy should:

• prohibit close-ups
• prohibit photos taken when people aren't on their bikes/skates/transport
• prohibit photos before/after the street ride (except in a designated photo area)

This policy is intended to curtail any inconsiderate photography which might otherwise take place. We wish to create a safe and supportive environment for all riders.

All photographers present at the ride must abide by this policy. Those who do not will be asked to leave. This includes any riders or press who take photos.

To ensure that this policy is clear to all present, it will appear on leaflets distributed at the event.

We welcome photography during the ride, but there are some restrictions:

• No photos are permitted before or after the street ride except in a designated photo area (where consenting riders can go to be photographed).
• During the street ride, no closeup photos of people are allowed without the person's written consent.
• During the street ride, no photos of participants when they aren't riding/skating (except with the person's written consent).
• Riders and supporters are actively encouraged to enforce these policies. Thank you!

Seattle's photography/videography policy

The Seattle WNBR event has adopted a photography policy which

• Prohibits photography taking place close than 15 feet from subjects.
• Prohibits photography inside body painting tent areas without permission from those getting painted.

This policy is intended to curtail any inconsiderate photography which might otherwise take place. We wish to create a safe and supportive environment for all riders. All photographers present at the ride must abide by this policy. Those who do not will be asked to leave. This INCLUDES any riders or press who take photos.

To ensure that this policy is clear to all present, it will appear on leaflets distributed at the event. If you are attending the ride as a photographer, we would like to remind you that the there are various points along the route which feature particularly striking backgrounds for photos of the ride.

Photographers are encouraged to give out contact info on small cards to those who ask.

Riders and supporters are actively encouraged to enforce these policies.

Please report any problems with photographers to ride organizers.

If it makes you uncomfortable, let the photographers know that they don't have permission to photograph you. Keep in mind however that this is a public event and you are in a public park. That does not give people the right to be disrespectful or to harass you with their photography. Also, let other riders know this so they can tell photographers not to photograph you. Another approach is to keep your clothes on during the first bit of the ride, and take them off after you have left the assembly point. We recommend this approach too. Both of these approaches will cut down on photographs taken at the start of the ride, but it's not really possible to stop people from photographing during the ride.

WNBR local events often do have a documentary team taking pictures and video, but they are generally very considerate people and will try to keep your best wishes in mind as much as possible. You can see many of their images on this website and on WNBR-generated media, which is sometimes shared with other non-profit progressive groups.

There are also those who are at the event to use the images for other reasons, and you won't know without asking. If someone is being aggressive, acting suspiciously, or making you feel uncomfortable please tell a WNBR team coordinator or someone who can confront them and tell them to back off a bit and give people personal space. People need to understand the positive message of WNBR and understand that part of respecting each others' bodies is giving each other enough personal space to be comfortable, this is especially important for those that have never been naked in front of strangers or in public before. They have their own issues they are dealing with and aggressive gawking or unwanted exposure adds an additional unwanted complication to their experience. So speak up!