Filming and Photography

Visitor Filming and Photography for Personal Use (Amateur)

We encourage guests to take photographs and shoot videos for personal use. However, personal photographs and videos are not to be used for commercial purposes. While in the Wings of the Tropics exhibit, flash photography is not permitted as it is harmful to hummingbirds.

Personal Professional Filming and Photography (Personal Use)

Professional photographers taking photos for engagements, maternity, quinces, and other life events must obtain a permit either online or from the Information Desk in the Visitor Center. Your payment and permit need to be processed at the Visitor Center on the day you plan to film/take photos anytime during regular daytime operating hours (Monday-Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). For more information about personal professional photography and filming, call 305.667.1651, ext. 3388, or email [email protected]​.

Professional Filming and Photography (Commercial Use)

Photographs and videos cannot be used for any commercial purposes without authorization. Professional photographers or filmmakers taking photos for commercial use must contact the Special Events department in advance before any filming or photography. Call Lori Sellers in our Special Events department at 305.667.1651, ext. 3558, or email [email protected]. Projects will be approved on a case-by-case basis, with Fairchild reserving the right to refuse any project. Fees will imply. The Garden will not allow any implied or actual endorsement of a product, institution, or ideology. 

Review our commercial filming fees and guidelines.

Review our commercial photography fees and guidelines.

Fairchild’s Photography Policy

While on the grounds, our photographers may capture your image or likeness to use in promoting the Garden. If you wish to opt out, simply inform the photographer.

Fairchild reserves the right to refuse admittance for photography and/or to change its photo policy without advance notice.