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Nevada based photographers (past or present), please point me to resources for information specific to photography in Nevada, or if you can share direct experience that would also be helpful. I am still fairly new to Nevada, and photography in general, and trying to learn as much as possible. I have read the N.R.S. statute on Right of Publicity. While I understand it, I still have questions on it. How is it affected by a subject (person) who is not a Nevada resident? Where does self-promotion (portfolio, in-studio advertising, brochures/business cards, etc.) fit in with commercial use? Do celebrities/public figures/performing artists have special rights? Are there any special restrictions/considerations when photographing a casino (outside, casino floor, rooms), Red Rock, FSE, etc.? (for weddings, model shoots, casual/tourist shooting, etc.) Any advice for working with nightclubs, casinos, models, promotion companies? Any groups/forums you recommend joining other than NCC and LV PAC? I will finish by saying I have done a lot of research in forums and governmental sites on privacy rights, copyright, and licensing in general. I'm looking for Nevada specific regulations and experiences. I've also worked security at a casino and understand about photography and trespassing. Jul 09 13 09:47 am Link Unless you're selling ads to other photographers, or paying to put ads in other photographer's studios, there's no such thing as in-studio advertising. Jul 09 13 09:51 am Link Have you thought of discussing this with a Nevada attorney who specializes in IP ? Jul 09 13 09:56 am Link Aka Niau wrote: Do not shoot in the gaming areas! (Unless of course you have secured permission beforehand, which is very unlikely to happen unless the casino is hiring you for the shoot.) Jul 09 13 10:00 am Link You might get a better response if you only ask one or two questions, your OP covers pretty much everything except camera settings. Jul 09 13 07:38 pm Link Thank you all for the responses. They have helped. Jul 10 13 05:13 pm Link First off, Get Good Insurance, 2 mil General Liability, Add as Riders, Clark County, Cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson, Also Add the State of Nevada and The Federal Parks service. Any Commercial shoot on Public land requires a Filming permit. Get one, The County is super easy, take about 15 minutes. They will even provide police and fire support. I have closed down Las Vegas Blvd for shoots and had a great time! I have made fireballs on BLM land, with no fear of being arrested. I learned the hard way about permit$. As far as the rest goes, Take photos inside a casino and get caught, your equipment will be taken and destroyed. Jul 10 13 05:26 pm Link Carl Blum Photography wrote: Jul 10 13 05:36 pm Link Carl Blum Photography wrote: Jul 10 13 05:51 pm Link Carl Blum Photography wrote: Jul 10 13 07:06 pm Link Carl Blum Photography wrote: Jul 10 13 11:56 pm Link Carl Blum Photography wrote: Jul 11 13 09:56 am Link When I was in Vegas in 2010 I took some photos of people at machines. I was using a DSLR, flash with attached lightbox, and a monopod. I asked the folks at the machines first, showed them what I was doing, got a release (though I might need a property release from the manufacturers since the machines are clearly shown) and snapped. Had a casino employee come over (MGM Grand), ask, I explained, showed him release. He gave me a card and told me to show any other employee who asked. I wasn't really showing any faces. And I wasn't trying to snap anyone who looked like a career gambler. Tourist looks. As someone noted - when the place was run by the Mob, it was likely a different story. Today those places want every piece of good publicity they can get. Jul 11 13 03:08 pm Link Although I haven't shot in casinos I have done numerous shoots on their outside grounds. Lush & diverse landscapes, impeccably kept, provide beautiful backrounds. Jul 11 13 10:46 pm Link Shot By Adam wrote: Same here, I show up, I ask and then there is their reply. Jul 16 13 08:11 pm Link |
