DE Photo - Digital Event Photography - Sports and Event Photographer

Introduction

The vast majority of people involved in sporting activities derive interest and pleasure from the photos captured by DE Photo and from the enjoyment shown by the participants. Events, by their nature, are in the public arena and when entering for an event the participant acknowledges this fact, and that at least professionally approved photographers may take photographs. DE Photo will take all reasonable precautions to protect participants against the possible inappropriate use of photographic images.

DE Photo has a duty of care to safeguard all children from harm. DE Photo will ensure the safety and protection of all children at events where DE Photo are in attendance through adherence to the Child Protection Policy adopted by DE Photo.

The DE Photo Code of Ethics of Conduct is adhered to by all our photographers and staff.

Code of Ethics of Conduct

Photographers and staff:

- will only attend an event in an official capacity where invited to do so by the organisers
- adhere to the DE Photo Child Protection Policy and conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times
- must not have unsupervised access to young people
- will undertake the appropriate enhanced CRB check
- must be easily identified by wearing their company issued clothing at all times

Photographs:

- All children photographed must be appropriately dressed for the sport in which they are participating. Where a participant removes any item of clothing photos must not be taken
- must be in good taste and in keeping with the event taking place

Website:

- All images are protected from download as far is technically possible at the time of publication
- DE Photo are happy to remove any images by sending an email to removal@dephoto.co.uk

DE Photo respects the guidelines issued by a number of organisations and sporting bodies, full details of which can be viewed at the links below:

NSPCC
Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU)
The FA - Goal
Rugby Football Union [PDF file]
The Rugby Football League (RFL)
The British Amatuer Rugby League Assoc.
British Gymnastics
British Judo