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Does anyone know the rules on parks?


13 years 3 months ago #20822 by PSmitch0012
Is there a law in taking pictures of a state park, national park or zoos that I would need written permission to sell the photos?
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13 years 3 months ago #20830 by Tgauge9
This is what I found, I hope it helps.

home.nps.gov/applications/digest/permits.cfm?urlarea=permits

Still photographers require a permit when

1. the activity takes place at location(s) where or when members of the public are generally not allowed; or

2. the activity uses model(s), sets(s), or prop(s) that are not a part of the location’s natural or cultural resources or administrative facilities; or

3. Park would incur additional administrative costs to monitor the activity
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13 years 3 months ago #20832 by PSmitch0012
Thanks. What about zoos?
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13 years 3 months ago #20833 by Sfood78
I think every zoo is different. I think for the most part you don't need permission to sell the photos you take. I mean, in reality alot of photographers take pictures in zoos, so does every single one signs a permission form every time they go to a zoo? It's possible, but that's alot of paperwork for the zoo to keep on file.
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13 years 3 months ago #20835 by Sfood78
I do know of a garden that if you are a professional photographer (they see this, if you were to walk into the garden with a tripod) you have to sign a permission form.
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13 years 3 months ago #20836 by PSmitch0012

Sfood78 wrote: I think every zoo is different. I think for the most part you don't need permission to sell the photos you take. I mean, in reality alot of photographers take pictures in zoos, so does every single one signs a permission form every time they go to a zoo? It's possible, but that's alot of paperwork for the zoo to keep on file.


Thanks. I guess I could always ask each zoo I plan to take pictures at.
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13 years 3 months ago #20837 by PSmitch0012

Sfood78 wrote: I do know of a garden that if you are a professional photographer (they see this, if you were to walk into the garden with a tripod) you have to sign a permission form.


Really? A person with a tripod is a professional? WOW. I guess I should give my 5yr old a tripod for his playschool camera. :rofl:
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13 years 3 months ago #20838 by Sfood78

PSmitch0012 wrote:

Sfood78 wrote: I think every zoo is different. I think for the most part you don't need permission to sell the photos you take. I mean, in reality alot of photographers take pictures in zoos, so does every single one signs a permission form every time they go to a zoo? It's possible, but that's alot of paperwork for the zoo to keep on file.


Thanks. I guess I could always ask each zoo I plan to take pictures at.


Yes, you could, but that could also stir up some trouble. Personally I don't ask any zoo if I need to sign a permission form. Maybe someone else on this forum can help you about zoos.
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13 years 3 months ago #20839 by Sfood78

PSmitch0012 wrote:

Sfood78 wrote: I do know of a garden that if you are a professional photographer (they see this, if you were to walk into the garden with a tripod) you have to sign a permission form.


Really? A person with a tripod is a professional? WOW. I guess I should give my 5yr old a tripod for his playschool camera. :rofl:


Haha. Yea, no shit. lol
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