Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/06/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jon Stanton wrote: >>> A friend of mine just had a confrontation with a Calif Ranger who insisted he obtain a permit before doing any shooting in a Calif Park. He does make commercials & video presentations with Calif Coastline as a backdrop.... <<< A permit complete with fees and proof of insurance is required for any commercial photography in California state parks (apparently in other states as well). However some over-zealous park personnel believe that expensive camera = professional photographer. Art Morris (birdsasart.com) once made the mistake of telling California park employees that he's a professional and was ushered out of the park by state troopers: http://www.birdphotographers.net/forums/showthread.php/7149-I-was-told-to-leave-Crystal-Cove-State-Park-by-a-ranger This is not an isolated incident. Guidelines for photography in California's state parks are here: http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/782/files/film.pdf The rules regarding personal photography are on page 36 of the PDF file. Personally, I'll avoid the California state parks because my photo equipment looks 'professional' and I want the option of selling my work. Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com