MCM Comic Con is a vibrant event which offers a variety of photography opportunities. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all attendees, we ask photographers to follow these guidelines during the event:
- Keep Walkways and Exits Clear
Please be mindful of your surroundings. Do not obstruct walkways, exits, or emergency routes while taking photos. This is vital for maintaining a safe environment for everyone. - Flash Photography Restrictions
To ensure the comfort of all guests, flash photography is prohibited in certain areas, such as during panels on all our stages, in the quiet room and at Cosplay Central. Be aware of these spaces and avoid using flashes in sensitive areas. Additionally, please limit excessive use of flash in other areas to prevent disruption to other attendees. - Respect Venue Photography Policies
Each venue has its own specific rules regarding photography. Be sure to familiarise yourself with these terms and conditions and follow them throughout the event. You can read about ExCeL London photography rules here.. - No Free Standing Equipment
Any equipment used must be held by the photographer. Free standing equipment or additional equipment held by other people e.g. lights and flashes is not permitted, unless part of a booked trading or exhibiting space. This equally applies to all ticket types, including those with a press pass. - Respect Fellow Visitors
It is unacceptable to take or attempt to take photos deliberately geared towards compromising common decency or the dignity of the subject. Permission must be sought from the subject(s) of a photograph before beginning to take photographs; the photographer must also oblige if the subject requests to see the photograph taken. Respect personal boundaries and respect that not all attendees and cosplayers wish to be photographed. Read our anti-harassment policy and report harassment via the app. - Sale of Photography Services
The sale of photography services is not permitted unless pre-arranged with the event organisers (please note: this includes all photography services including post-event editing). If you plan to sell photograph services to attendees, this must be done as part of an exhibition stand, declared and agreed upon in advance, and strictly limited to your designated stand space. To enquire about a stand space, head to our exhibitor page here.
For those wishing to film or photograph any part of the ExCeL London venue or surrounding areas, prior permission from the landowners is required. You can review the venue’s official filming and photography guidelines here. Please note, MCM Comic Con or ExCeL London may choose to deny permission to film or photograph at their discretion.
Thank you for your cooperation in creating a safe and enjoyable atmosphere!