Originally Posted by
CFI Guy
What you could legally do is if this person needing a flight to take photos is split the costs. Might be a good way to build time towards your commercial rating for half the price.
No. Were you going to fly to a certain place and circle for half an hour if the camera person didn't show up. Even if you pay all the costs the FAA will say you got hours toward your commercial and that's compensation which requires a commercial pilot certificate.