Understanding the 1st Amendment

Freedom of the press is the fundamental right to publish and disseminate information, ideas, and opinions through media without government censorship or control, ensuring journalists can report freely, investigate, and hold power accountable, acting as a pillar of democracy by preventing prior restraint and allowing open discussion, though balanced with laws against defamation, copyright infringement, and national security risks.

Taking photographs / video of people & things that are plainly visible in public spaces is a constitutional right — that includes transportation facilities, the outside of federal buildings, police & government officials carrying out their duties.