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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

05/03/2015 02:01:23 PM · #1

So, I've always wanted to try this but I have the FujiFilm Instax 210 and I've always just wanted to go to like big tourist places and just charge people a couple bucks and take photos for them.

But I have legal questions. I live in Dearborn, MI. Say I go to Detroit Zoo and start doing this, can I get in trouble? And if so, what could they do to me? If it's totally legal cool but if not is it worth it? Also, where are some places I could go to do this at? Any ideas?

Will it even sell? If you and your're family were at an attraction and you saw someone doing this, would you pay for a photo?

tanguera

Nikon D750

05/03/2015 02:30:08 PM · #2

There are numerous services that offer just such services - this is one of many: //www.flytographer.com/

Your biggest obstacle is not legal (a signed release and/or contract should cover that, assuming the location allows photography), but publicity.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

05/03/2015 02:46:04 PM · #3

Originally posted by tanguera:

I was thinking more old school though. You know, just going to the zoo one day with a sign or make myself a shirt that says INSTANT PHOTOS! and charge per photo. Like a door to door salesman but in a public place/tourist destination.

I could introduce myself to people and be like. "Do you want an instant photo? Just $2! Stand right over there with your lovely wife so I can get the giraffe in the photo."

Message edited by author 2015-05-03 14:47:56.

tanguera

Nikon D750

05/03/2015 02:56:28 PM · #4

Would you be printing them out? Or just texting them? Would you be processing at all?

I'd still get them to sign a release (there are digital ones they can sign on your phone screen).

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

05/03/2015 02:57:20 PM · #5

Originally posted by tanguera:

Would you be printing them out? Or just texting them? Would you be processing at all?

I'd still get them to sign a release (there are digital ones they can sign on your phone screen).

No, I have an instant polaroid camera from FujiFilm. So I would take the picture, it would print out of my camera and I would give it to them. Would a release not be needed then? And, do you think that would sell?

Message edited by author 2015-05-03 14:59:04.

tanguera

Nikon D750

05/03/2015 03:18:34 PM · #6

Hmmmm, probably wouldn't need a release, but you never know...

Would it sell? Won't know until you try :) But you'll have to factor in the cost of the film, admission fee (if there is one), time, gas, etc.

I think your biggest competition will come from folks willing to take a photo for nothing :)

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

05/03/2015 03:26:03 PM · #7

Originally posted by tanguera:

I think your biggest competition will come from folks willing to take a photo for nothing :)

HA! True dat. I'll have to do some calculating but I think I could make some money, only time will tell. I'll let you know if/when I start it and how it goes!

Ann

Olympus OM-D E-M1

05/03/2015 03:30:19 PM · #8

Are you going to be inside the zoo? On zoo property? Or on public property somewhere outside?

I think your biggest problem will be that the zoo probably already contracts with people that do this.

NewtoNikon

Fujifilm X-T4

Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR

05/03/2015 03:32:34 PM · #9

Would Detroit Zoo let you do that on their premises? Over here in the UK the zoo wouldn't let you. Too many administrative hoops to jump through.(On the street outside possibly, but still the local council might frown upon it).