Prescient said:
Rexter said:
I take home photos. If anyone questions what I am doing, I tell them. If anyone other than the homeowner has issues, they get an "eff off and mind your own business". I've had cops called on me, and as soon as they find out what I'm doing, they leave. Most departments know by now who I am and what I do, and tell the caller to not worry about it.
Just curious, for what purpose would you ever take a photo of my home?
Lots of things you do can require photos of your home. Repairs, remodeling, new or re-up insurance policies, mortgage financing, etc.
I don't do any photos on homes where the owners aren't aware that I will be on the property. I don't mind telling an inquisitive neighbor what I am doing, if they ask in a friendly manner. When people start off with foul language, or tell me "that's my friend's home and you need to get off their property", I explain that the owner knows someone will be there, and if they aren't the owner, then they should go back to their home. The ones that push the issue past that get "eff off".
Someone earlier commented about photos of kids. I don't photograph people for any reason. That's a major no-no that can void a contract.
Side story: A co-worker went into a gated community to photograph a home. The neighbor Wanted to play 20 questions, and wasn't satisfied with the answers. He took it upon himself to try to remove my co-worker from the property and neighborhood by shoving and then striking him. The neighbor ended up getting a free ride in a police car. It hasn't gone to court yet, but he did have assault charges pressed on him.