Photo credit: E. Shelnut Photography
Photography Policy
*Note: A photography fee applies to photographers who are selling photos for profit or publication. This photo fee and policy also applies to any bridal photos, family portraits, etc. taken by professional or amateur photographers. However, there is no photo fee for visitors who want to take personal photos to remember thier visit.
A $50 session fee is required for each professional photographic shoot in the Gardens. If more than one client is scheduled on the same day, a session fee is required for each client.
One session gains entrance to the Garden for four persons per session. Photographer, Subject, Photographer's Assistant, and Subject's Assistant.
(Additional subjects in same shoot, i.e. children or family members, etc. admitted to the Gardens with regular admission fee).
Please set your appointments through Robin Steigler in the Administration Office (501/262-9300 or 800/366-4664). Robin will accept your fee at the Administration Office (green cottage outside stone gates), and you will receive a signed and dated photographer's pass for each shoot in order to gain entry to the Gardens and to show that you have been cleared to be photographing here. Passes should be worn in full view while shooting in the Garden. Access will be denied without a Pass.
Brides who have booked the Garden for their wedding ceremony and reception receive complimentary Photographic sessions for their engagement and/or bridal photographs prior to the wedding date and, of course, on the wedding date itself. However, you must still call for an appointment prior to and check in at the Pratt Welcome Center for a Photographer's Pass the day of your shoot (wedding date excluded).
Tips:
- Please respect what has been planted
- Take care where you walk and set up shots
Thank you again for appreciating the magnitude of what it takes to maintain and preserve the Gardens for future generations and ourselves.