Extra care is needed if taking children's pictures at events

Calls have been made for all involved to be aware of issues of consent, as some children's photos should not be online

- BECKY MURRAY

CHILDREN'S photography at shows has come under discussion - with calls for all to be aware of what is needed.

Clare Harding hopes to raise awareness after an issue at an unaffiliated show where her daughter competed. Mrs Harding, a photographer, had been told by the venue images would be in a secure gallery, but she did not want photos of her daughter on social media.

When Mrs Harding saw images of her daughter on social media, she asked the venue to remove them but the venue said as it had signs saying images were being taken and would be online, they could "use the pictures as they like".

Mrs Harding said after she asked the venue multiple times, the images were removed.