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LBB · 01-10-2007, 12:14 PM

Hello,

I was searching the web trying to find any info on California laws concerning the use of my home, a residential property, as a shoot location. At most I am only semi-pro and usually have no more than one shoot per month. Most of what I shoot is non-nude/implied, but about 10% is Playboy style topless, and 10% Playboy style nude/artistic nude, and everything I shoot is posted on a public website (I have full releases from the models). All shoots are done indoors, blinds closed, so nothing is visible from outside.

I doubt there would be any problems with the non-nude/implied stuff, but could any legal issues arise concerning the topless/nude work? I'm mainly concerned about an ex-roommate trying to start some kind of drama by making false accusations. i.e. could he claim I'm shooting "porn"?

I know the easiest way to find out would be to pay a lawyer and ask, but I wanted to see if I could get some feedback her before spending any cash.

So far I've searched the boards here, yahoo, google, and the CA law database leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html without much luck.

Any feedback or referrals to lawyers in the So. Cal. area would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

LBB

01-10-2007, 12:14 PM
LBB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3	Using a residential property as a shoot location? CA laws? Hello, I was searching the web trying to find any info on California laws concerning the use of my home, a residential property, as a shoot location. At most I am only semi-pro and usually have no more than one shoot per month. Most of what I shoot is non-nude/implied, but about 10% is Playboy style topless, and 10% Playboy style nude/artistic nude, and everything I shoot is posted on a public website (I have full releases from the models). All shoots are done indoors, blinds closed, so nothing is visible from outside. I doubt there would be any problems with the non-nude/implied stuff, but could any legal issues arise concerning the topless/nude work? I'm mainly concerned about an ex-roommate trying to start some kind of drama by making false accusations. i.e. could he claim I'm shooting "porn"? I know the easiest way to find out would be to pay a lawyer and ask, but I wanted to see if I could get some feedback her before spending any cash. So far I've searched the boards here, yahoo, google, and the CA law database leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html without much luck. Any feedback or referrals to lawyers in the So. Cal. area would be much appreciated. Thanks! LBB