Photography Permits
Photography
Taking photographs are a wonderful way to capture memories
Photo Policy, Application and Waiver
General
Reservations and fees will be required for professional photographers. Guidelines for each category are noted below. Photography should not interfere with the enjoyment of other guests and should not create any safety concerns. Please stay on paths or designated visitor areas to avoid damage to plants. No photographs of identifiable people may be taken nor shared with others without the written consent of each person photographed.
Personal photographs and videos
Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens encourages visitors to take casual photographs and videos of their visit for their own personal use and to share these with others on our Facebook and Instagram. Personal photographs and videos should not be used for commercial purposes. Please stay out of the gardens and do not block paths or bridges.
Photography & Video Classes, Clubs or Groups
Photography classes, clubs and groups are welcome to take photographs but are asked to notify the Arboretum prior to scheduled meeting date and time to be sure there are no conflicts with other events that may limit such activities. Photographs and videos taken during these sessions should not be used for commercial purposes. Contact us at info@jacksonvillearboretum.org and note “photography” in the subject line.
Professional Photographers
For photographs and videos taken for commercial purposes, a reservation and fee are required. For the purposes of this policy, a professional photographer is defined as someone who is being paid to take photographs on the Arboretum property. This includes portrait photography sessions such as engagement, wedding and family groups, reunions, and corporate functions.
Must make reservations in advance
The Arboretum requires the location credit Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Jacksonville, FL in all commercial uses of images taken in the Arboretum. All sessions should be scheduled during the Arboretum’s normal operating hours. After hours sessions must be pre-approved by JA&BG and will incur additional fees.
The Arboretum may deny, at its sole discretion, any request. For clients renting the property for a special event, such as a wedding or family reunion, there is no additional charge for the Client’s professional photographer.
For commercial photography and filming with crews, please contact info@jacksonvillearboretum.org with specifics on proposed session and we will contact you to discuss fees and guidelines.
Payment and Fees
For one-time or occasional photography sessions at the Arboretum, the fees per session are:
– $60.00 for 2-hour session with up to 10 plus photographers.
– Additional hours at $30.00 per hour in 1-hour increments only.
– Full day (9 hours) at $250.00.
Our annual permit includes an unlimited number of sessions. Maximum number per session is 10 plus photographer.
– $500.00 per year.
Waiver
You can fill it out online or by hand by printing the policy waver.
Application
You may fill it out online or by hand by printing the application form.
Mail it with your Waiver to:
Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 1445 Millcoe Road
Jacksonville FL 32225
Copy of Policy
You may want to download keep a copy of photo policy for your records.