I would like to hear from museums that hold functions in gallery spaces and grapple with issues of flash photography and videotaping during these events. We have a policy that permits the use of flash, tripods, and videocameras in the Museum, however, we found that this policy was too restrictive for evening functions. Clients for weddings, in particular, wanted to be able to take photographs. As a compromise, we allow each client to have a professional videographer or photographer. Those individuals are able to use flash and tripods. Guests attending the function, however, must follow our normal policy. There is some concern that this policy is still too restrictive. Our concern is that we do not have a separate function room. These functions are held in exhibit spaces where objects could be damaged by repeated exposure to flash. How have you handled this situation? Do you have an policy that you are willing to share? Contact me on or off list. Thank you. Amy Friend Curator Museum of Transportation 617-522-6547, ext. 23 15 Newton Street 617-524-0170 fax Brookline, MA 02445 [log in to unmask] ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).