Video: Professional Photographers of America (PPA) Featuring Public Land Creatives Board Member, Joanna Adams Are you a photographer shooting in national parks or public lands? Are you a photographer shooting in national parks or public lands? Discover how the FILM Act changes permit rules for portrait, wedding, and commercial photographers—and what you must know to stay compliant. Read more from the article here: https://www.ppa.com/articles/what-pho... In this video, our Go

Reposted Courtesy of CanvasRebel Originally posted January 25, 2024 We were lucky to catch up with Joanna Adams recently and have shared our conversation below. Joanna, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Let’s start with the story of your mission. What should we know? I’m on the board of Public Land Creatives – a non-profit organization that advocates for equal, fair, and unbiased access to create and recreate on our nation’s beautiful public lands

As public land lovers, creatives, and storytellers, we know the soul-stirring power of wild places. But in recent years—due to federal shutdowns, staffing shortages, and funding gaps—many national parks and public lands have experienced layoffs or temporary closures. Fewer rangers on duty can mean fewer open facilities, less enforcement, and unfortunately, more damage to the fragile landscapes we love and work in. When systems falter, it’s up to us to rise as stewards. Whethe

@2023 Lovelight Photography - Montana Based Elopement, Wedding and Portrait Photography - www.lovelightmontana.com Updated Feb 2025 The Explore Act: The bipartisan EXPLORE (Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences) Act (HR 6492) containing the FILM ACT has passed the House Of Representatives and was signed by President Biden. This bill will replace the photography and videography laws currently in place for National Forests, National Parks, BLM land, Wildlife R