A lot of buildings have open access to the roof through these hatches though many of them are self locking from the inside i e.
How to get roof access for photography.
It s pretty self explanatory after that.
If the angle changes too much when you zoom in go to view at the top left then click on reset at the bottom of the drop down menu then click tilt.
Ive recently undertaken a personal photography project of seeking out unique views of downtown houston.
You will need to prop a door open.
As a safety engineer for a construction company good luck.
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This is the most reliable way to get access but also the most dangerous.
Do a photoshoot in exchange for advertisement or image rights one simple way i have been able to get access to more.
Maybe you ll get lucky and the guy gal is a photographer too.
Tell him you think the city is awesome and want to take some above average pictures and would like to from their roof and would allow one of his crew to accompany you so there would be no chance of you getting into something you are not supposed to.
Who knows you should reach out and post up how it goes.
Zoom in on the roof then select tools at the top left then select ruler.
As property owners and managers no you will not gain access to rooftops.
How to do rooftop photography the legal way 1.
1 many fire escapes are linked to roof and so it poses security issue 2 anybody accessing the roof will need to have some form of insurance for liability.
As a photographer hobbyist this is a great idea.
Get access to the building scope it out head up to the top floors find the access hatches and ascend to the roof.
They will probably have to train you before you get to even step foot on one of those scaffolds but you may get to go on the roof with them.