posed photos

If viewers can immediately see that a photograph was “posed,” then the photo doesn’t need an “IC” alert (unless there’s something else about the photo that warrants an “IC”).

The test for “IC” alerts is always whether there are “inapparent circumstances” that viewers would want to know about.

Thus an “IC” alert is usually not necessary for most pictures of people “posing” for the camera, including group photos and photos of any human subjects who were obviously “directed” by the person taking the photo.

Staged photos, however, in which the set-up nature of the photo is not immediately apparent to the viewer, DO require an “IC” alert.

(The above text is duplicated in FAQ #710)

Are selfies eligible for the TTG label?