Kiwiburn is a magical, creative, and consent-driven wonderland, and we need your help to keep it that way. Whether you’re wielding a phone, a fancy camera, or just wondering if you can sneak a drone onto the Paddock (spoiler: you can’t), here’s the scoop on how photography works at Kiwiburn.
Ask First, Shoot Later:
Before capturing someone’s glowing smile, wild outfit, or epic dance moves, you must ask for their explicit permission. No ifs, ands, or “oh, but they’re in the background!”
Yellow Wristbands – Know the Drill:
Spot a yellow wristband? That means the wearer is okay with official photography only. It’s not a free pass to snap away for personal use. Permission is still mandatory for everyone, wristband or not.
No Drones, Period.
Leave the buzzing to the bees. The only drone allowed on-site is flown by medics, not your cousin Dave.
Keep It Personal, Keep It Respectful:
Your photos should be for personal use only – no selling, no commercial projects, no sneaky gallery shows without Kiwiburn’s explicit blessing.
No-Snap Zones:
At least one camp has requested to be a completely photography free zone, and there may be others! There will be a sign, so keep an eye out for this.
Remember:
Sometimes, the best moments aren’t meant to be captured, just lived (Immediacy, y’all). Celebrate the community with respect, responsibility, and maybe even by putting down the camera for a while. Just try it, see how it feels.
