Shooting in Cuba

Icarebecauseyoudo · 20th January 2012, 08:25 AM

Have a client that wants me to shoot the falling down bits of Havana

Does anyone have any ideas of restrictions and pitfalls of pro photographers working there?

I'm sure I could tell them I was a tourist, but would rather not withhold info in case it bites me on the arse

walter mitty · 20th January 2012, 09:09 AM

you need to tell the govt and tell them in advance what you are shooting and why iirc

http://7seasproductions.com/services...shoot-in-cuba/

Icarebecauseyoudo · 20th January 2012, 09:32 AM

cheers greedy

walter mitty · 20th January 2012, 09:39 AM

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cheers greedy

Iain Hesford's Bait Box · 20th January 2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Icarebecauseyoudo

Have a client that wants me to shoot the falling down bits of Havana

Does anyone have any ideas of restrictions and pitfalls of pro photographers working there?

I'm sure I could tell them I was a tourist, but would rather not withhold info in case it bites me on the arse

that sounds class. Can I come?

Icarebecauseyoudo · 20th January 2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Iain Hesford's Bait Box

that sounds class. Can I come?

Only if your name is Felicity Fuckthirsty and you resemble a bond girl

King Niall · 20th January 2012, 10:44 AM

does need capturing for posterity like!!
Did a 2 centre holiday there a couple of years ago and Havana a must see before it changes. Stayed at the Telegrapho hotel in room with a balcony that was right at a busy crossroads so perfect for people watching.
Wish I was sat out there now with a nice cup of coffee or chilled beer.

walter mitty · 20th January 2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by King Niall

does need capturing for posterity like!!
Did a 2 centre holiday there a couple of years ago and Havana a must see before it changes. Stayed at the Telegrapho hotel in room with a balcony that was right at a busy crossroads so perfect for people watching.
Wish I was sat out there now with a nice cup of coffee or chilled beer.

it will be a theme park when castro goes

King Niall · 20th January 2012, 11:10 AM

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it will be a theme park when castro goes

yep afraid you are right which is why I was determined to go before it changed. I do like my AI hols but also want to get out and about to see local life. Varedo could have been on any caribbean island but could get a bike from hotel and cycle down to the next village. Seeing the locals there was great especially in the park while playing crazy golf using only a driver

walter mitty · 20th January 2012, 11:29 AM

i didnt rate cubs tbh, admittedly i didnt go to havana