You do need a commercial rating to do Photo work if you charge for it. ...
You would think so but I don't believe this is the case. If a photographer wanted to take aerial photos that he was to sell and offered to pay you to fly him--yes, you would need a commercial license to accept payment. If you wanted to sell photos that you took in your own plane, no commercial license is required as the FAA has ruled that the flying is only incidental to your taking pictures. Do a search on the AOPA board as this issue has been discussed before.
