"IF" I wanted to take an environmental portrait of... (Tampa: insurance, schools)

[algia]

...someone portraying really hard work, where in Tampa would I go?

This excludes all office environments, not because its easy work, but because its not "visually" hard work.

Think for example a glass factory, fire burning etc...is there such place here? (or industry)?

Thank you!

[DUNNDFRNT]

Originally Posted by algia

...someone portraying really hard work, where in Tampa would I go?

This excludes all office environments, not because its easy work, but because its not "visually" hard work.

Think for example a glass factory, fire burning etc...is there such place here? (or industry)?

Thank you!

Roofing in the 100 degree heat plus the added bonus of mosquitos eating you up.

[gypsychic]

How about a welding company? That's hard, hot work involving fire and iron. Here is one, I am sure there are more.

Tampa Pipe & Welding

Also, maybe an ironworks place.

[thethinktank]

Most companies would shy away from letting you in for a photograph-- a lot of liability if you're going to be around that kind of work. I might suggest you check with the local unions and schools. They might have a need for photographs, so you could rub eachother's backs so to speak.

Here's the local plumbers/pipefitters union, which represents welders:
http://www.lu123.com/

And here's a local school that teaches welding:
Industrial Program - Erwin Technical Center

It might take some leg work, but you can likely make some inroads by providing use of the photos if they allow you to shoot. It has worked for me in the past when setting up photo shoots that require more than just hiring talent.

Good luck, Algia!

[algia]

This is for a one time project, and I will need model releases signed. They can use the photos for their own advertising. I don't normally photograph people. I carry liability insurance because I normally photograph commercial spaces.
This however will be slightly more artistic than pure commercial.

Thank you for the links. That helps as I did not know of their existence here.

[algia]

Originally Posted by DUNNDFRNT

Roofing in the 100 degree heat plus the added bonus of mosquitos eating you up.

Do i get to see the smoldering from that asphalt thing that goes On the roof?

Thank you Gypsy, I will try to get in touch with them.

[FloridaKash]

Cigar Factory

[thession]

I have been to the Industrial arts center in St. Pete. Very busy place at times.

[TXRyan23]

Go down to the Shipyard.

Here's the Edison Chouest website..

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