Selling images of national trust sites.

[wotcars]

you find as storms letter says if you pay to go in then you need there permission if its from a public spot then you dont
like durdle door no permission needed king alfreds tower no permisoon but stourhead house permission need

[dan123]

Cool, i thought it was something like that, wasnt too sure though, i dont go to NT places that i have to pay for,
Cheers!!!!!
most of it is worded so i struggle to understand, i lose interest after a few lines, lol,
Dan

[OldBoy]

I was under the impression that NT were changing their policy on photography of their sites.

[dan123]

Originally Posted by OldBoy

I was under the impression that NT were changing their policy on photography of their sites.

FOr the benefit of photographers or not? i can take a good guess

dan

[hssutton]

As a member of the Trust I've never had a problem taking photos for my own private use. Indoors or out.

Extract from the NTs web page http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main...qs-visitor.htm

"Amateur photography (including filming) without flash is now permitted in historic interiors at the Property Manager’s discretion. As with outdoor photography, any photographs taken are strictly for private use, and enquiries about selling or publishing photographs should be directed to photo.library@nationaltrust.org.uk. However, visitors must be aware that at some places, there may be copyright issues, and further permissions may be required in respect of collections not owned by us. In these situations the Property Manager decision as to if photography is allowed is final"

[dan123]

Very quick reply from them,....

Dear Daniel,

With regards to the below, we can allow you to take images of NT properties for the commercial application to which you refer (selling prints via your website) where an entrance fee is not charged, such as coastal areas and woodlands providing that the images do not contain models or products. If you need to use the images in any other manner please contact me. If you do wish to undertake commercial photography at properties where there is an entrance charge please let me know and I will inform you as how to seek permission.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me

so thats that sorted then.

Dan

[Cathus]

good for you, so much for taking months & being unhelpful.

[dan123]

I now, must be a rare case.., emailed last nyt, had a reply this moring asking a few questions.. replyied then recieved this 2 hours later... not to shabby actually,

Dan

[rbarry]

As you were saying, the National Trust is a lovely hard working public spirited organisation!

[GeoffWessex]

The line hssutton quoted from the NT "any photographs taken are strictly for private use, and enquiries about selling or publishing photographs should be directed to....." needs to be thought out a little more.

By those words, you couldn't show it at your camera club, either for competition or exhibition, or even 'publish' it anywhere online, like Flickr, Picasa, or here, without asking permission.