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Hi, I would like to propose that C4L adopt a policy requiring that consent be explicitly given to be photographed or recorded, along the lines of a policy adopted by the Evergreen Project. [1] Evergreen's policy was adapted from AdaCamp's photography policy. A blog post from Ada Initiative outlines their reasons for adopting the policy [2], but to summarize, some people simply dislike being photographed, while for others, being photographed without their consent or knowledge could expose them to personal danger (e.g., from stalkers). Consequently, it is possible that some folks who would otherwise be interested in going to Code4Lib may be unable or unwilling to attend absent a policy that allows them to opt into being photographed. Whether or not that is currently the case, I have heard from people who have expressed discomfort with being photographed. In the past, such policies have been implemented via use of colored (and patterned) lanyards. If such a policy is adopted, it may be impractical to source such lanyards in time for the 2015 conference, but alternatives such as stickers may be doable. But regardless of whether a photography policy is adopted, I would encourage attendees to ask for consent before taking photographs. [1] http://evergreen-ils.org/conference/photography-policy/ [2] https://adainitiative.org/2013/07/another-way-to-attract-women-to-conferences-photography-policies/ Regards, Galen -- Galen Charlton Manager of Implementation Equinox Software, Inc. / The Open Source Experts email: [log in to unmask] direct: +1 770-709-5581 cell: +1 404-984-4366 skype: gmcharlt web: http://www.esilibrary.com/ Supporting Koha and Evergreen: http://koha-community.org & http://evergreen-ils.org