[BigCinBigD]

“My sister carries a stack of different types of release forms because you can get sued for taking photos of private property or people”

I'm a photographer, As long as you are on public property and the thing or person you are photographing is visible, you can take all the photos you like. The only exception is using a long lens to invade privacy. Like seeing into someones home.

[publius911]

I'm a photographer, As long as you are on public property and the thing or person you are photographing is visible, you can take all the photos you like. The only exception is using a long lens to invade privacy. Like seeing into someones home.

The only possible gray area is crowd shots on a public street or area, where individuals are clearly identifiable, and the photo is used for commercial purposes.