Outdoor photo shoots require special organization, the aim of which is to create the conditions essential for producing professional images.

Taking photos on private property, castles, parks, museums, etc. requires obtaining the agreement of the owner. Even if their access is open and free.

When images are made on the streets, it is often necessary to make a statement. And walls to pay a fee.

Some locations also require the production company or photographer to have liability insurance to cover possible damages.

As a general rule, cities or locations have a dedicated section on their website with all the information relating to filming/shooting.

As an example, here is the link to the city of Paris https://www.paris.fr/pages/preparer-son-tournage-a-paris-16197 . The one towards the center of national monuments which manages around a hundred places in France such as the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud or the Hôtel de la Marine,
https://www.monuments-nationaux.fr/tournages-et-prises-de-vues . Or the City of London website https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/about-us/filming/film-photography-permissions

Finally, we must not neglect the fact that it is forbidden to photograph certain military buildings, embassies, etc.

If the idea of ​​freeing oneself from these obligations is tempting, in the name of a certain creative freedom, but also of saving money, there is little chance of going unnoticed with camera equipment and teams. It is then very likely that in the best case guards, security services or law enforcement will ask you to leave the premises immediately. Some countries can also seize the entire equipment and have you deported!

If you want to make images on the sly with few resources, the result will always be disappointing. Outdoor shooting requires significant human and technical resources.

It is indeed difficult to do without a space to apply makeup, do hair and change a mannequin, sheltered from the wind and the cold or the heat. Likewise, to create beautiful light, you must equip yourself with substantial equipment such as flash, reflectors, diffusers in order to deal with the sun which constantly varies according to its movement and the clouds.

To organize an outdoor photo shoot in optimal conditions, it is therefore essential to call on an image professional who will be able to anticipate and manage all of these aspects. So do not hesitate to Contact me !

All these spaces require filming/photography authorization. Some locations may also require a financial contribution.

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