Indoor public spaces that allow tripod

[Louie Powell]

In most cases, indoor spaces are private property, and you always need permission to photograph on private property.

Even quasi-public spaces like shopping malls are private property.

Publicly owned indoor spaces such as City Halls are exceptions, but in the post-9/11 era, going in with a tripod is going to attract attention. So asking for permission is always prudent. And be aware that using a tripod during periods of heavy pedestrian traffic might be a safety issue, so your timing could be an important factor in whether you receive permission.

I once did photography in the very grand train station in Utica, NY - the station master was more than happy to grant permission because he was proud of his beautiful building.

[Tin Can]

I see a few are angry as usual...

DIGI excels in places without tripods

ARTIC aka Art Institute of Chicago allows DIGI & film almost anywhere of any Art

As do HUGE Art Expos

Tripping hazards and liability

Personal wheelchair can go almost anywhere, mount the camera on one

[Alan Klein]

I see a few are angry as usual...

DIGI excels in places without tripods

ARTIC aka Art Institute of Chicago allows DIGI & film almost anywhere of any Art

As do HUGE Art Expos

Tripping hazards and liability

Personal wheelchair can go almost anywhere, mount the camera on one

Reminds me of a true story. Many years ago when I broke up with my girlfriend, I was dating around. So I met this woman who invited me to see a Broadway show with her on our second date. (I lived in NYC at the time).

The problem was she got the two tickets from an invalid friend who couldn't go but who was wheelchair-bound. So the seats in the theater were one regular seat next to a space for a wheelchair for the second seat. So she tells me I'll have to get a wheelchair and sit in it. I said no way, she'll have to sit in it.

So we go to a medical rental place and rent a collapsible wheelchair to transport in a car. I practice a little with it at her house before we leave. LAter, we park in the lot near the theater on Broadway and I wheel her to the theater. Of course, there was a curb at every corner not the ramps like they have now. So I had all sorts of problems. In any case, we get to the theater, and they were very nice letting us go in before everyone else and escorting us to our "seats". It turned out that there was an empty seat next to my seat. So after the show started, and the lights were dimmed, my date moved into my seat and I moved over so we both could sit in regular chairs. At intermission, we both got up and walked outside to grab a smoke. I don't know if anyone noticed. When we left at the end of the show, I made her get back into the wheelchair, so we could leave the theater like we came in.

I should have mounted my camera on the wheelchair. And no she isn't the one I married. Gee, I wonder what's she's doing nowadays?

[BrianShaw]

Reminds me of a true story. ...

That's very funny. Perhaps you should have swapped and let her push YOU out and see if anyone noticed. LOL

I wonder if painting a tripod white with red tips would change the situation in places that have an aversion to tripods?

[Pieter]

Churches and museums that don't have heavy traffic are two examples.

You're going to have to be a bit more soecific. Which ones? I certainly don't know of a church or museum that would allow the use of a tripod without first asking for permission.

[Wishegan]

It’s freezing cold outside, I just got into large format and I’m addicted, and I want to practice. This is a hobby and will always be (meaning I have no interest in selling anything.) Usually I can figure something out (using 35mm w/o flash at art museum for example) but due to the nature of a monorail being tripod dependent, I was just looking for creative ideas. For example my local botanical garden let me use a tripod a couple weeks ago and it was nice to be able to take my time and concentrate rather than be cold outside and rush and make mistakes.

But I’m more so not interested in stressful situations (this is a hobby for me to enjoy, not stress out) which raise blood pressure, I regret asking, and so I’d rather this thread be removed by a mod and forgotten.

[BrianShaw]

What are some universal indoor public places that will allow practice photography with tripod.

If you are still interested in this question, would you please clarify what you mean by "universal". I might help everyone understand and answer the question better... and keep the thread from continuing toward implosion.

EDIT: We were typing at the same time. I think clarity would reduce the stress. You are right... stress is not necessary. My recommendation in post #2 was sincere. A good place for practicing during inclement weather. Set up some still life, or portraiture situations.

EDIT2: Already imploded due to an argumentative member. Bye; I, too, regret...

[Tin Can]

OP this thread is valid, no reason to delete and that is full purview of the Mods

We are just now getting somewhere interesting

As for wheelchair abuse, it does happen

I knew 2 very privileged young women who always commandeered the handicap courtesy wagons at ORD, 1970's

One born into wealth the other, we helped become a full time scammer. I taught her golf and wrote her resume, all lies

I won't discuss her amazing rise to wealth

Now with children part. of the Horsey set

I was in wheelchair when I started LF and joined here

I am very anxious about my 1.5 mile walk to eye Dr Wednesday

will I make it...

hope so

[Oren Grad]

I've just deleted a bunch of stuff that was nasty or responses to someone being nasty.

If what you have to say amounts to "that's a stupid question", "that's a stupid response", "that's a stupid request for clarification", or any other "that's a stupid [fill in here]", then please don't say anything - ignore the discussion and move on.

If you think something is incorrect, find a way to say it that's constructive and helpful rather than insulting and dismissive.

[drew.saunders]

Back in 2010, I was able to photograph with my 4x5 inside the Mission San Carlos Borromeo, in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA.


04-09-10-7 by Drew Saunders, on Flickr

I had to look up what day of the week April 9th was, but it was a Friday. I guess I took a few days off of work.

Anyway, churches, on weekdays, if you ask first, might be a good way to practice. It may not be clear, but I was in the pews, out of the way, when I took that photo.

Looks like I didn't get the floor very level, oops.