Affection Between Spouses in Public
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Question
Is touch that is common among friends, such as placing a hand on the shoulder, also permitted between married couples in public? And what defines affectionate touch? If not, is it permissible for a photographer (who earns a living from photography) to capture such a situation at the request of the couple? Thank you.
Answer
Shalom and blessings
Such touch is forbidden in the presence of other people.
However, it is permissible for a photographer to photograph them, as they are occupied with their work.
Source
According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi Ovadia Fried, shlita