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Photo Policy

All commercial photography requires a photo permit.
Please print, complete and fax the Commercial Photography Permit Request Form to 301-962-7878.

Commercial Photography Rules & Regulations

  1. Use of the gardens for photo sessions will be approved no more than 2 days prior to the requested
    date. Each session is scheduled separately.
  2. Photo sessions are restricted to one hour in length.
  3. No more than 10 participants, including the photographer and subjects, are allowed per session.
  4. If the session is approved, a badge will be issued to the photographer. The badge must be displayed during the photo session.
  5. Do not disturb any gardens, stand on rocks or displays, block paths, or climb garden or fountain walls.
  6. The photo session must not interfere with other visitors' enjoyment of the gardens.
  7. Photo sessions in the Brookside Conservatories are at the discretion of the Conservatory staff. No more than 3 people are permitted in the Conservatories, including the photographer. Absolutely no tripods are allowed in the Conservatories.
  8. Outdoor, tripod lighting is not permitted, though hand-held strobes may be used.
  9. For the safety of all visitors to the gardens please be careful of cords, hot lamps and other equipment that could pose a hazard.
  10. Events are constantly updated. Any MNCPPC scheduled event will supersede and take priority over photo sessions.
  11. Staff have the right to refuse entry to commercial photographers on heavy visitation days or due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Non-commercial, Hobby Photography Guidelines

  1. Do not disturb any gardens, stand on rocks or displays, block paths, or climb garden or fountain walls.
  2. The photo session must not interfere with other visitors' enjoyment of the gardens.
  3. Absolutely no tripods are allowed in the Conservatories.