This Photography Notice is a starting point for Pride in Dallas and should be reviewed by a qualified attorney before being relied upon as a formal legal document. We take our community’s safety seriously, so we wanted to publish it early and be transparent about our intentions.
Pride events are joyful, public, and emotional. They are also, sometimes, risky for people who are not out to family, coworkers, or their wider community. This notice explains how Pride in Dallas handles photography and video at our events, how we use the images we capture, and — most importantly — how you can opt out.
Why This Notice Exists
We believe the people we serve should understand what happens to images taken at our events before those images are ever captured. Our goal is to honor the courage of LGBTQ+ community members while protecting the privacy of people who need it most. This notice is written in plain English so there is no confusion.
What We Capture
At Pride in Dallas events, we may capture:
- Still photographs of the event, performers, volunteers, and attendees.
- Video footage of performances, speeches, and general crowd moments.
- Audio recordings of speakers, panels, and performances.
Capture is done by Pride in Dallas volunteer photographers and, for some events, professional photographers we have hired. Our team members will wear or carry visible Pride in Dallas identification (a vest, lanyard, or badge) so you can recognize them.
How We Use These Images
We use photos, video, and audio captured at our events for:
- Our website, newsletter, and social media channels.
- Grant applications, fundraising appeals, and donor reports.
- Community archives and the ongoing documentation of LGBTQ+ history in Dallas.
- Press kits and media requests covering our events.
What We Will Never Do
We will never knowingly use images from our events for:
- Third-party commercial advertising. We will not sell or license your likeness to corporate sponsors for ad campaigns.
- AI training datasets. We do not submit our photo archives to generative AI companies.
- Facial recognition training. We do not tag faces, feed images to facial-recognition systems, or share them with any vendor who does.
Your Rights at Our Events
Opt Out in Person
You can ask not to be photographed at any Pride in Dallas event. Look for a volunteer wearing a Pride in Dallas vest or badge, tell them you do not want to be photographed, and they will flag you to our photography team. We do our best to honor every request on the spot.
Minors
Parents and guardians can opt their children out of photography at arrival, and we will do our best to keep those kids out of intentional photos. Please speak with any volunteer in a Pride in Dallas vest.
Remove a Photo After the Fact
If you see a photo or video of yourself on our site, newsletter, or social channels that you would like removed, email hello@prideindallas.org with a link or description of the image. We will take it down as quickly as we can — no questions asked and no justification required. We will also try to remove it from our archives so it is not reused in the future.
Consent by Attendance
As a matter of standard event practice, attending a public Pride in Dallas event implies general consent to being photographed or filmed. However, we treat that as a starting point, not a waiver of your rights. We honor opt-outs and removal requests even when they are submitted after the event.
Press and Independent Photographers
Some Pride in Dallas events are covered by working press, independent journalists, and community photographers who are not part of our team. We cannot control what those individuals capture or how they use their footage. Press photographers are expected to follow their own ethics codes and the law. If you prefer not to be captured by press, step away from the press area or let a volunteer know so we can help you navigate the space.
Contact
Questions, photo removal requests, or concerns about an image can always be sent to hello@prideindallas.org. We take these messages seriously and respond as real humans.