[flipper35]

Glen, I am not sure if you are flying to take pictures you need a commercial license. I know also if you fly to a meeting you can be reimbursed for mileage as well if it is one you are supposed to be at, ie: You cannot be reimbursed for flying a friend to a meeting. Not that that would apply much in your case. I ain't no lawyer, but I am pretty sure if you are paid for the pictures you won't need a commercial license to fly to take the pictures.

§61.113 Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command.

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (h) of this section, no person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command of an aircraft.

(b) A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if:

(1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and

(2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.