Community Guidelines

Please read and follow all community guidelines listed below:

  1. Be Kind and Courteous: We're all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required. No unsolicited CC, bad-mouthing clients, bullying, shaming, namecalling, etc.
  2. No Promotions/Self-Promotions, Advertising or Spam: Any promotional posts will result in an instant ban—message mods to check BEFORE posting if you’re unsure. The only exceptions allowed are selling second-hand gear, dress rentals, & second shooting offers *must be clearly labeled.* 
  3. No Hate Speech, Discrimination, or Bullying: We have a ZERO tolerance policy for racism, sexism, homophobia, or any degrading comments related to race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender, or identity. Bullying of any kind isn't allowed and will result in an instant ban.
  4. No "Free Wedding or Elopement" Posts or Giveaways: We do NOT allow posts/comments offering or asking to do weddings/elopements for free, nearly free, for a giveaway/contest, or for travel-only.
  5. Adhere to Post Rules & Referral Requests: Adhere to the rules on weekly posts or risk being muted/banned from the group. For referrals—you MUST include where you are located & only drop your link if you meet the poster’s criteria. This is handled on the honor system. Message admins for repeat offenders.
  6. Credit Other Photographers & Don’t Plagiarize: Plagiarism will result in an instant ban. Always credit photographers when posting inspirational photos or mood boards. If you cannot properly credit, do not post or you will be “muted” for one week.
  7. No Hearsay Legal, Financial, or Medical Advice: Do not request or provide hearsay advice about legal, financial, or medical topics like taxes, permits, work visas, vaccines, etc. Always get your own first-hand information from official sources.
  8. Respect Everyone's Privacy & No Blocking Mods: Keep what's shared in the group private but remember the internet is public and you are responsible for the results of what you post. No DM'ing members w/o permission. No blocking admins/mods.
  9. Follow & Promote "Leave No Trace" Principles: Joining this group means that you agree to follow and promote the 7 outdoor ethics principles of "Leave No Trace" (lnt.org). Posts/photos displaying or encouraging behavior that damages the environment are not allowed.
  10. Keep Your Posts on Relevant Topics for this Group: Posts must be relevant to the theme of this group (photography, videography, business, marketing, travel, adventure, the outdoors, etc). Other topics may be deleted.