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National Canvass, June 9th

Guidelines for Photos & Video

Taking photos or video at campaign-related events is a great way to share the energy of supporters like you with those who haven’t yet been exposed to our campaign. Because of the nature of this event we ask that you only take photos or video in public spaces and that you avoid taking photos or video of individuals other than Obama for America volunteers.

By participating in a campaign event as a volunteer, you understand that you may be photographed or videotaped in connection with such event, and you consent to the use of such photographs and video by the campaign in any manner.

Whenever you take photos or video of individuals at Obama-related events, you must follow the rules below:
  • Exercise good judgment in taking photos or recording video and always respect people’s privacy, property and other rights.
  • Never film or photograph someone without first obtaining the person's permission. If anyone other than an Obama for America Volunteer appears in the photo or video, you must obtain a written release. Click here for the release form to be used to obtain such permission. Copies of these releases must be submitted to the campaign with your other materials.
  • You may only submit photos or video that you personally have taken or produced.
  • Do not incorporate any copyrighted material into your photos or videos.


After capturing a campaign moment, we always encourage you to take a second and upload your videos or send your photos to the campaign. By submitting photos and videos to the campaign, you agree to allow the campaign to use such photos and videos for any purpose and to the other terms of our submission agreement.

You should also make sure to share your photos and videos with family and friends and to post them to your own blog or on sites like YouTube or Flickr for other people to see.

Please continue to express your support for Barack by capturing the exciting campaign moments and sharing them us here at the campaign along with your family, friends, and neighbors. 		Host Things to Do

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