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Thanksgiving Point’s photography policy was created to protect the grounds and to manage the number of photography sessions and private events at one time. Fees directly support Thanksgiving Point’s mission to bring to life the joy of learning and wonders of the natural world.

Drones are not allowed at any time on Thanksgiving Point property.

 

Please review all policies below before your next visit.

 

SNAPSHOT PHOTOGRAPHY

DEFINITION:

Snapshot photography is when a person uses a small handheld camera to quickly take informal, non-posed photographs to create memories of your Thanksgiving Point visit.

Snapshot photography does not include props, posed subjects, or special attire and is not for family pictures, milestone events, celebration announcements, commercial, revenue generation or gallery use.

POLICY:

Visitors are welcome to take snapshots for private use. Snapshots may be taken of the plants, gardens, or members of their group during their visit to Thanksgiving Point. Feel free to tag us @thankspoint to share!

COST:

Snapshot photography is included with admission, no reservations are required.

 

 

PERSONAL USE PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION

NO UNAUTHORIZED PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS ARE ALLOWED ON THANKSGIVING POINT PROPERTY AT ANY TIME.

DEFINITION:

A photography session is an event where a photographer/videographer (either amateur or professional using any device including mobile phones) takes a series of photographs of a posed subject(s) using any part of Thanksgiving Point property as a backdrop. A photography session allows the photographer to spend prolonged time composing the photograph and permits use of photography equipment such as tripods, reflectors, small props, etc.

Personal use photography could include small props, posed subjects, or special attire and be used for family photos, milestone events such as birthdays, graduations, baptism, bridal/engagement, or celebration announcements, etc.

A personal photography session is not for inclusion in published or print media, digital media, boutiques (online or storefront), catalog, model portfolio, commercial, motion picture, music video or student projects, etc.

 

Ashton Gardens POLICY:

Reservations are required. 

 

Reserve a Photo Pass 

 

Same Day reservations are not available. Reservation does not denote private experience, and we recommend calling in advance to check for early closures, private events or other special events that may limit access – 801-768-2300.

Photography Session Photo Passes are required for each Thanksgiving Point venue separately, and cannot be used at multiple venues. The Water Tower Reception Gardens are treated as an individual location.

COST:

Does not include admission to Ashton Gardens.
$100 up to 2 hours without Thanksgiving Point Membership
$90 up to 2 hours with a Thanksgiving Point Membership

 

Water Tower Reception Gardens POLICY:

Reservations are not required but we do recommend calling in advance to check for early closures, private events or other special events that may limit access – 801-768-2300. Water Tower Reception Gardens may be purchased walk-up at any venue during regular venue hours.

Photography Session Photo Passes are required for each Thanksgiving Point venue separately, and cannot be used at multiple venues. The Water Tower Reception Gardens are treated as an individual location.

COST:

Does not include admission to any Thanksgiving Point venue.
$50 up to 2 hours without Thanksgiving Point Membership
$40 up to 2 hours with a Thanksgiving Point Membership

 

COMMERCIAL, PROMOTIONAL OR BUSINESS USE SESSION

DEFINITION:

Commercial, Promotional or Business use photography would include any photography/videography intended to sell, market or advertise any product or service using multi-media platform, TV commercial, or for inclusion in published or print media, digital media, boutiques (online or storefront), catalog, model portfolio, commercial, motion picture, music video, student projects, etc. Thanksgiving Point reserves the right to determine if the scope of the project constitutes commercial or business use.

POLICY:

Commercial photography including portfolio, product, and model photography/videography is not permitted. Content photographed at Thanksgiving Point may not be used for commercial purposes. Photography restrictions apply for performances, fountain shows, concerts, and firework events.