Re: Shooting in UK-gardens: tips?

[petermarshall@xxxxxxxxx (Peter Marshall)]

> Tübingen, Mittwoch, 14. April 1999
> 
> Hi there,
> 
> we are planning to go to dartmoor/exmoor-area this summer.
> Any suggestions or tips for shooting panos in the wonderful
> gardens over there? Do we need permissions, have to pay
> fees or anything else?
> 
> Thanx in advance. Michael.
> 
> 
> - no footer today -
> 
> 
Difficult to give general advice - and I don't know the area well - most 
of my work is taken in London. And I haven't photographed gardens much, 
though I've seen plenty of pictures by other photographers.

There are big problems in the UK with photography in any properties owned 
by the National Trust. 

Otherwise it depends on the owners. Generally if you wish to photograph 
for private non-commercial use you are unlikely to have problems, but for 
professional purposes you would need permission and normally expect to pay 
for it. You may well be refused permission in some places. 

If you start bringing in large tripods and lots of equipment you will 
probably be treated as a professional. If you don't carry too much stuff 
and work quickly you can get away with taking pictures in most places with 
lots of visitors. 


Peter Marshall

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