DOT: Permit-free professional photography now allowed in Intramuros
MANILA, Philippines — Photographers and camera enthusiasts can now use their professional cameras inside the walled city of Intramuros without securing permits, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Sunday.
“The historic Walled City of Intramuros is welcoming photographers, camera enthusiasts, and hobbyists alike to capture its centuries-old beauty through a new policy allowing the use of professional cameras for personal and souvenir photography without a permit,” it said in a Facebook post.
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The DOT said the initiative is led by the Intramuros Administration and camera store CameraHaus.
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The agency said lifting permit requirements for professional photography “aims to make heritage photography more accessible and encourage photographers to share the stories of Intramuros through their lenses.”
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It advised photographers to observe site guidelines and refrain from using flash photography in some areas.
The agency also said an inaugural Street Summit was held on Saturday, October 24, for a community photowalk within the walled city. More than 300 photographers, content creators, and visual artists attended the event. /mcm
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