Photo Permits

San Francisco City Hall
I read a good article on photo permits that Scott Kelby from Photoshop Insider posted. Here in San Francisco we do a lot of location shoots so we’ve come across this. If you are shooting in a Parks and Rec property then you do need a permit. The fees and such are all outlined on the City and County of San Francisco’s website including the minimum fees. My favorite thing is the “Did you know…” section listing some of the films made in San Francisco parks like The Rock and Star Wars.

About the Author: Gene X Hwang

Gene X Hwang leads Orange Photography’s photography team and is one of San Francisco’s most sought-after event photographers. His background in corporate marketing communications during the late-’90s dot-com boom gives him an insider’s view of what client teams need, and his push for social responsibility made Orange the first photography studio in San Francisco to earn Green Business certification. Read Gene’s full bio →