Quileute Nation announces photo and video policy for guests

'Twilight' by Stephenie Meyer - Hatchette Books

If you're like a lot of Twilight fans, the idea of trekking over to Forks, Washington and La Push can be quite exciting.
To see the real towns and cultures represented in the Twilight Saga live and in person, and particularly to witness the effect that the series has had upon the communities, is very tempting.
However, one thing that Twilight fans may or may not be aware of is that the Quileute Nation has a charge, to "preserv[e] and protect[] the culture, traditions, and natural resources handed down."
That said, it's very important for fans to acknowledge and respect the policy of this community, particularly when it comes to photographs and videos of the area.
The Quileute Nation recently issued a press release detailing those policies, and here are a few important points traveling Twilight fans should know about.

• Only the Quileute Nation can authorize the capture of images and sounds not intended strictly for personal use. Personal videography and sound recordings aren't permitted, and neither are photographs of singing or dancing performances.
• All artwork is copyrighted and should not be photographed, sketched, or videotaped without the creator or owner's permission.

These policies are important to know, especially for those creating commercial products from their visits to the area, because there have been incidences of violation in the past.
Notably, there was an infraction made by MSN of the video policy earlier this year, for which they issued an apology.