Respecting The Location

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BackdoorArts

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Read this today and decided to pass it on. I'm generally not the kind of person, let alone photographer, that can imagine themselves walking onto a site or into an area that is privately owned, and then act like I own the place. Heck, I've actually had people thank me for asking about photographing in certain places or taking shots of specific people beforehand saying, "Thank you for asking first - most don't". But I've seen plenty of people who can and do, and will generally comment when appropriate. That said, don't be this photographer and make life difficult for the rest of us.

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weebee

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I'm not surprised. I've seen this sort or thing around here and on my travels. What stay off the grass sign? People using flash in museums where there are signs at the entrance not to.It only takes a few to ruin it in some cases.
 
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sonicbuffalo_RIP

Senior Member
I agree....we, as photographers, need to set the example. We should always ask first before just meandering on a property. Heck, nowadays, insurance on some of the sites that are being filmed, cost a lot of money. We need to respect that. The next time, I happen up on one of the questionable sites, I will ask first. I will do my best to give photographers a good name.
 
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Don Kuykendall_RIP

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We have a gardens near me "http://www.jasminehill.org/" that is a beautiful area. I go with my camera a couple times a year to shoot. When they see me with my camera they ask if I am shooting professionally. If yes then there is a extra fee and guidelines. I don't remember exactly how much it is but it is over double the normal admission price.
 
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sonicbuffalo_RIP

Senior Member
Don Kuykendall said:
We have a gardens near me "http://www.jasminehill.org/" that is a beautiful area. I go with my camera a couple times a year to shoot. When they see me with my camera they ask if I am shooting professionally. If yes then there is a extra fee and guidelines. I don't remember exactly how much it is but it is over double the normal admission price.
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you're a hobbyist....tell them no!
 
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Eyelight

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Don Kuykendall said:
We have a gardens near me "http://www.jasminehill.org/" that is a beautiful area. I go with my camera a couple times a year to shoot. When they see me with my camera they ask if I am shooting professionally. If yes then there is a extra fee and guidelines. I don't remember exactly how much it is but it is over double the normal admission price.
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sonicbuffalo said:
you're a hobbyist....tell them no!
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I've seen the extra fees in some places and would not mind paying if my intent was to sell images. If it is a public park, they really can't stop you from using the images commercially, but this goes right along with the topic and following the guidelines established by a location.
 
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sonicbuffalo_RIP

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Eyelight said:
I've seen the extra fees in some places and would not mind paying if my intent was to sell images. If it is a public park, they really can't stop you from using the images commercially, but this goes right along with the topic and following the guidelines established by a location.
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I agree...but if your intent is not to sell your images, then they should let you shoot. We have Duke Gardens, with the same rules. If you're going to shoot wedding(s) there or portraits, then by all means, pay up. I don't think a casual hobbyist with good equipment should have to pay though.
 
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Don Kuykendall_RIP

RIP :(
Eyelight said:
I've seen the extra fees in some places and would not mind paying if my intent was to sell images. If it is a public park, they really can't stop you from using the images commercially, but this goes right along with the topic and following the guidelines established by a location.
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sonicbuffalo said:
you're a hobbyist....tell them no!
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I have only used this location for my personal shooting. But I see people in there with families or kids and they are carrying extra clothes and tripods and lights. You know they are shooting professionally. They block sidewalks and stop people from visiting certain areas while they are shooting. This is a private garden so they have the right to charge what they want and to set rules. If you are shooting in a area like this you need to make sure you are not getting in the way of other people that are in the area. That way it does not give the rest of us a bad name.
 
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Rick M

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It's too bad when a few ruin it for the masses and I can't blame them for imposing strict rules. As far as shooting as a "pro", there is no definition, shooting a group or portraits would appear as "pro" (and should). I'm sure they're fine with the occasional family snapshot. I hate people that feel they have special rights or privileges and that includes those type of photographers!

I've been shooting some media events for work and bumping into some "pro's". Man some of them are xxxxing rude! (but there are a lot of nice ones too). I've found the freelance folks to be the worst, The TV/Newspaper guys are really awesome folks!
 
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