The Centre Edge Events
At The Centre Edge, we occasionally take photos and short videos during events put on by our divisions (Sew Proud YYC, Pride & Paper Bits, Yarn Crafting) to help share the work happening in our community.
These images may be used to:
- Share highlights from workshops on social media
- Document programs on our website
- Demonstrate community impact in grant applications and reports
- Promote future workshops and events
We approach photography and video with care, transparency, and consent.
How Photography and Video Are Handled
Photos and videos are never taken without explanation.
Before recording or photographing, facilitators will clearly explain what is happening and how the images may be used. This might sound like:
- “I’m going to take a sweeping video of everyone sewing to share on Instagram. If you’d prefer not to be in the video, please raise your hand or step out of the workshop space for a moment.”
- “Would it be okay if I took a photo of you working on your project to share online?”
Participants always have the option to decline or step out of frame.
Choosing not to be photographed will never affect your ability to participate in the event.
Consent and Comfort
We prioritize participant comfort and autonomy. This means:
- We ask permission before taking identifiable photos of individuals.
- Participants can decline being photographed or filmed at any time.
- Participants can move out of frame if a wider group photo or video is being taken.
- Facilitators will respect requests not to appear in photos or video.
If at any point you feel uncomfortable with a photo or video being taken, please let a facilitator know.
Privacy and Community Safety
Many Centre Edge events center queer, disabled, and neurodivergent communities. Because of this, we take extra care to avoid unintentionally sharing someone’s presence in these spaces without their consent.
Participants are asked to respect the privacy of others by:
- Only taking photos of yourself or your own sewing station
- Ensuring no other individuals are visible in your photos or videos
- Asking permission before including another person in your image
This helps protect the privacy of participants who may not want their attendance at a queer or community event shared publicly.
Use of Images
Photos and videos taken by The Centre Edge may be used for:
- Social media posts
- Website content
- Newsletters or promotional materials
- Grant applications and reports
Images are used to document programs and share the impact of the work happening in our community.
Questions or Concerns
If you have questions about photography or video at an event, please speak with a facilitator or Centre Edge team member.
We are always happy to clarify how images will be used and to make sure everyone feels comfortable participating.