Air Force Academy Chapel: Has anyone been in the chapel and taken pictures? My sisters husband has a friend that works in the chapel and is willing to show me around. I was wondering...

Pkfish Loc: Wilson Wy

Has anyone been in the chapel and taken pictures? My sisters husband has a friend that works in the chapel and is willing to show me around. I was wondering if there is anything in particular that I should look for . Any special angles ,time of day, special lenes,etc, or anything I should do besides being respectful. I am taking my 87 year old father . I hope he enjoys it. Thank You all for any help.

Rongnongno Loc: FL

Before anything, if this is on base, consult the public affair officer. They may not be all that thrilled if someone sneaks in w/o their knowledge or consent. This is what I do when I go on base with the intent to take any picture.

HOT Texas Loc: From the Heart of Texas

I don't know what Air Force Academy Chapel your talking about, but if it's federal or government property it's against the law to take pictures, you best better check first.

SalvageDiver Loc: Huntington Beach CA

Pkfish wrote:

Has anyone been in the chapel and taken pictures? My sisters husband has a friend that works in the chapel and is willing to show me around. I was wondering if there is anything in particular that I should look for . Any special angles ,time of day, special lenes,etc, or anything I should do besides being respectful. I am taking my 87 year old father . I hope he enjoys it. Thank You all for any help.

Check out 500px for images of and in the AF Academy Chapel

https://500px.com/search?submit=Submit&q=air+force+academy+chapel&type=photos

Check out flicker for more images

https://www.flickr.com/search/?text=air%20force%20academy%20chapel

I would also heed Ron's warning and follow his suggestion.

Hope this helps
Mike

chase4 Loc: Punta Corona, California

In case you have not seen this from Wikipedia, take a look:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Air_Force_Academy_Cadet_Chapel

chase

mjmoore17 Loc: Philadelphia, PA area

The chapel at the Air Force Academy is open to,the public both for tours and chapel services. It is an extremely beautiful structure.

AzYooper Loc: Sun Lakes AZ (Almost Phoenix)

Photos of the chapel abound. I can't believe they are illegal.

mjmoore17 Loc: Philadelphia, PA area

I must have been guilty when is was 12 years old. Probably still have old Pentax pics someone or slides.

HOT Texas Loc: From the Heart of Texas

mjmoore17 wrote:

I must have been guilty when is was 12 years old. Probably still have old Pentax pics someone or slides.

Back then it wasn't a problem, sometime after 9-11 there was a new law, in this case it sounds like it's ok, I just didn't won't him to get in trouble.

Blaster34 Loc: Florida Treasure Coast

Shouldn't think it should be any problem taking photos in the Air Force Academy Chapel, its not classified and is open to all on base, especially if you wish to attend services. If attending services or just a tour, just be respectful when taking photos.

dcampbell52 Loc: Clearwater Fl

Blaster34 wrote:

Shouldn't think it should be any problem taking photos in the Air Force Academy Chapel, its not classified and is open to all on base, especially if you wish to attend services. If attending services or just a tour, just be respectful when taking photos.

Yes, but it is ALWAYS better to ask for permission and get the "of course you can" than to assume its okay and get in trouble. Sometimes, by asking, they will show you places that the "normal" visitor might not see to photography.

Blaster34 Loc: Florida Treasure Coast

dcampbell52 wrote:

Yes, but it is ALWAYS better to ask for permission and get the "of course you can" than to assume its okay and get in trouble. Sometimes, by asking, they will show you places that the "normal" visitor might not see to photography.

Of course it is, I always do but if others are photographing, go for it. And as long as you're not interrupting any services or special events, shouldn't be an issue, especially a chapel. I've never had an issue photographing on military installations, except for flight lines and other classified areas. Just be sure you know where you're photographing when on a military installation.

Wanderer2 Loc: Colorado Rocky Mountains

HOT Texas wrote:

I don't know what Air Force Academy Chapel your talking about, but if it's federal or government property it's against the law to take pictures, you best better check first.

I don't believe it's illegal to take photos of all government property (take the White House for example) although it is of some. I don't have any personal experience on this but that's what I understand from having read about the legalities of taking photos in public places. Assuming this Chapel is on a military base it could be illegal but I doubt this would be a certainty. OTOH, if a person started taking photos, for example, of the NORAD installation which is near the Academy in Colorado Springs, I would suspect the photographer could be in big trouble.

Zaydewise Loc: Nashville TN

I was there in May and could take photos anywhere in the Chapel. I believe in 2018, there is going to be major improvements to the Chapel especially the outside. I have attached a link to my webpage with photos from the Chapel.

https://rixclix.smugmug.com/UtahColorado-2017/US-Air-Force-Academy-Colorado-Springs-CO/

dcampbell52 Loc: Clearwater Fl

Blaster34 wrote:

Of course it is, I always do but if others are photographing, go for it. And as long as you're not interrupting any services or special events, shouldn't be an issue, especially a chapel. I've never had an issue photographing on military installations, except for flight lines and other classified areas. Just be sure you know where you're photographing when on a military installation.

I agree completely but sometimes, the other side appreciates being asked so much that they will get you into places that the average person can't or won't go.