Is it legal to take pictures of strangers in a crowd?

[Hammerton]

It am doing a project on interesting faces. I am planning to take pictures of faces of people in a crowded environment ... say along Orchard Road / on MRT / along queues, etc.

In most instances, I will be zooming-in and focusing on just one or two of those interesting faces (probably strangers) within the crowd. Photos will be taken from a distance with telephoto lens and non-intrusive in nature.

My questions are as follow:-

1. Is it legal to take pictures of strangers?
2. Can I use the photos for my projects?
3. Is it legal to trade in those photos?

Preferably, someone with legal background can help ...

Many thanks in advance.

 

[no_faith]

if stomp allows, i dun see why u cant.
unless u doing sumting illegal.

oh wait, stomp is under singapore press holding. maybe u have to apply for a license.

 

[talkincock]

1. Is it legal to take pictures of strangers?
2. Can I use the photos for my projects?
3. Is it legal to trade in those photos?

The person to ask is none other than angie of Geylang Checker. She will never tell you no it is illegal. And i also know that you are a clone.