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Tamela Steindorf
Participant
March 30, 2022
Question

How to submit photos taken in a US National Park

  • March 30, 2022
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Hello!  I have some images that were taken at Fort Pickens at Gulf Islands National Seashore.  How do I go about submitting these and who do I need to contact about getting a property release for these?  I can do an image search and similar photos appear for sale on Adobestock, but I don't know what I am doing wrong to get these accepted for sale.  (It is not an image quality issue, as I have hundreds of other images for sale here).  I appreciate help from anyone with an answer.  

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Ricky336
Community Expert
Community Expert
April 6, 2022

Hello,

Just so that we are all on the same page, what was the actual reason that came with the email? Was it something like 'non-compliant', 'Technical issues'...?

Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
March 30, 2022

Most likely your image was rejected for technical reasons, not IP issues.

 

US National Park Photography Rules (Dept of Interior)

https://www.backpacker.com/skills/9-things-you-need-to-know-about-national-park-photography-rules/

 

You must obtain a permit for commercial photography, video and/or film shoots that use models, actors, props or sets.  Permit costs range from $50/day for single still shots to $750/day for movies. If you need a permit and don't have one,  you could be on the hook for $5,000 fine or 6 months in jail.  Wilderness Areas have separate rules and may require additional permits.

 

You do NOT need permission to sell your images commercially.  

 

Hope that helps.

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Participant
March 30, 2022

Thank you!  I appreciate your help and the link to the article.

reedesign1912
Inspiring
March 31, 2022

It looks like the rules around filming in US National Parks have been updated since the article @Nancy OShea  linked.  Here is the link to the National Park Services website:  https://www.nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/permits-for-filming-and-photography.htm

 

Rules around still photography haven't really changed.

 

Rob R, Photographer
Abambo
Community Expert
Community Expert
March 30, 2022

Why do you assume that this is not about image quality? What is the refusal reason? I think the image is over processed. It looks like an HDR image. You should get a more natural look.

 

As for the authorization, you should contact the park to know what limitations this site has. You need either to show that no authorization is needed or you need to have a signed release. In both cases, only the park administration can give you a hint on this.

 

 

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer