Photography in Qatar

msanonymous
By msanonymous

I am an amateur photographer and as such, would like to ask regarding the policies about it here in Qatar?

Cos I was told that you cannot just take photos of places and people (here in Qatar) just like that and my interest lies on that.

Is that true? Or if it is, do I need to acquire any permit?

Any help, anyone? Thanks so much.

Also, if you could suggest places which are unique to Qatar and depicts the local culture.

By baldrick2dogs• 22 Oct 2008 07:03
baldrick2dogs

Did you Google it first?

By bijan2008• 21 Oct 2008 18:38
bijan2008

Dear Baldrick2dogs,

I'm new to this site.

Seen your Flicker images.

You are an inspiration to people like me.

Thanks.

By baldrick2dogs• 18 Oct 2008 08:42
baldrick2dogs

Salam Stores

Did you Google it first?

By dileepa• 18 Oct 2008 08:23
dileepa

Does anyone know where to buy studio lighting in Doha, I am looking for 3 strobes, in the worst case some hot lights (continuous)

By Kwantastic• 17 Oct 2008 10:59
Kwantastic

Really, you could ask locals to have their pictures taken? Cool.. =D

Gwapo ka nga, pangit ka naman...

By marhabtain• 15 Oct 2008 19:56
marhabtain

WOW! Great exhibit - go and see it!

By fotografer• 15 Oct 2008 19:52
fotografer

I also love photogarphy specially night and early morning, like to share my photos of doha, where i can post them ?

By baldrick2dogs• 8 Oct 2008 20:34
baldrick2dogs

Sure you can ask. And as a woman you'll probably get more yeses than I ever would!

Hope to see you on the 21st for our next photo outing?

Did you Google it first?

By msanonymous• 8 Oct 2008 19:34
msanonymous

baldrick2dogs - Yes. Thank you for the information. I will probably join the group in the future. I am still familiarizing with the place. Thank you for the invitation.

As for what you said, can I ask the locals if I can take pictures of them then?

inter2006 - I am a woman so I am very cautious about that. Thank you very much for sharing. I will keep that in mind.

By baldrick2dogs• 6 Oct 2008 11:24
baldrick2dogs

You can take pics of almost anything. People - make sure you ask first. Places - no problem except military and governemt establishments or where there is a specific "No Photo" sign.

For unique, go to Souq Waqif or the numerous forts.

If you are interested, there's a group of us doing a night shoot on the Corniche tomorrow at 7pm. Meet at Orry the Oryx

Did you Google it first?

By abohmaid• 6 Oct 2008 11:23
abohmaid

be carefull

By INTER2006• 6 Oct 2008 11:21
INTER2006

My understanding no pictures of local people or government buildings. I had my camera confiscated for three weeks while walking on the big parking lot across the fire station taking pictures. I was taken to the military base there behind the walls and held up for about two hours. Finally got my camera back after calling and speaking to several people there.

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