
Photography Policy
All professional, non-professional portrait photographers and businesses using any area of Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden at any time please call the garden, 336-996-7888.
A $50.00 Fee is required for all businesses and professional portrait sessions.
Your fee supports future expansions of the garden and our mission...
Inspire, Enlighten and Connect!
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All sessions are 90 minutes
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Sessions must be scheduled using the form at the bottom of this page at least 48 hours in advance.
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A Garden Representative will be in touch within 24 hours of the next business day to confirm your date & time.
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Your reservation is not valid until payment has been received and a Garden Representative has confirmed your session.
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Sessions start at the time reserved.
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In the event of inclement weather, sessions may be rescheduled.
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Sessions are non-refundable.
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The Garden reserves the right to restrict the times and locations of sessions.
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The Garden does not close to the general public during photography sessions.
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Sessions are held outdoors only, the Welcome Center and Facilities remain closed past Office Hours.
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An additional fee will apply for those requesting the use of the Facility.
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Parking is in the main lot. If Photography Sessions overlap with a scheduled Private Event, alternate parking is available. Inquire with the Rental Coordinator.
General Guidelines for all Photography
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Photographers and subject may not stand in planting beds, please remain on paths or Lawn areas.
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Light stands and equipment may not be placed in planting beds.
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No glitter, confetti, aerosol products, etc., and no releasing of balloons.
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No anchoring or staking in the ground, no tying of objects to plants or hardscapes.
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Do not disturb or remove plants, plant labels, containers, garden furniture, etc.
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Drone photography is not allowed at the Garden.
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Please leave your pets at home, Service Animals only.
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Do no leave belongings unattended and carry out what you bring in.
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All Containers and Furniture should remain in their original positions.
Individuals who are not professional portrait photographers or businesses and are not charging a fee and/or who will not be using the photographs for commercial purposes in any form may photograph in the Garden without a fee.
To schedule a Photography Session, please call us at 336-996-7888.