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Amateur photographers force National Trust policy U turn (update 5.55pm) - PAGE TWO: NATIONAL TRUST TO SHIFT POLICY TOWARDS 'PROFESSIONALS'

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Friday 29th January 2010

Chris Cheesman

And the National Trust warns that 'visitors must be aware that at some places, there may be copyright issues, and further permissions may be required in respect of collections not owned by us. In these situations the Property Manager decision as to if photography is allowed is final'.

• In a separate development Stachiewicz revealed that the Trust is also seeking to alter its policy towards professional photographers planning to capture commercial pictures at its properties.

'It is something we are looking at - where we can work with professional photographers, rather than being in conflict with them,' he told AP.

He explained that the organisation would benefit from wider media coverage of the National Trust brand that may stem from more pictures of its properties appearing in the press.

However, he admitted there is still a 'lot to thrash out' in future meetings with photographers.