Photo/Video Permission
Capture your memories
Whether snapping family photos or directing a major production, planning your photography or videography project at Bartram’s Garden is simple.
Bartram’s Garden remains open to the public every day and during all photography and videography sessions. All photography and videography projects must adhere to the following rules:
- Do not block access to or otherwise limit others’ enjoyment of the space.
- Do not interrupt or interfere with other events that may be taking place that day.
- Do not stand, walk, sit, climb, or place equipment in garden beds, trees, or other plantings.
- Do not release glitter, helium balloons, drones, or confetti.
Full access rules for Bartram’s Garden can be found here.
Amateur Use
We’re glad that the Garden is a special place for you! We welcome photography and videography by hobbyist or amateur photographers and filmmakers for personal, non-commercial use during our open hours.
Fee: There is no fee for projects in this category. Please consider making a donation to keep the Garden growing for everyone to enjoy. We also offer many ways to commemorate a milestone in the Garden.
Rules for Amateur Photography & Videography:
- Projects in this category should only include one camera and one non-professional photographer or videographer.
- Projects in this category may not bring in tripods, lights, reflectors, and other equipment.
- Projects in this category may not gather more than 50 people to photograph or film.
- All photography and videography is subject to the rules above.
If you anticipate having multiple cameras, a professional photographer or videographer, and/or more than 50 people, please fill out the form below at least 3 months in advance of your desired date.
Hired Professional Use
Use of the Garden as a location for photoshoots and videography for personal, non-commercial uses by a hired professional photographer or videographer may be permitted during our open hours. This category is appropriate for planned projects like special events such as family reunions, celebrations, and similar, in which the resulting materials will not be used commercially.
To plan your photoshoot or videography, please fill out the form below at least 3 months in advance of your desired date.
Fee: There is no fee for projects in this category. Please consider making a donation to keep the Garden growing for everyone to enjoy. We also offer many ways to commemorate a milestone in the Garden.
Rules for Hired Professional Photography & Videography:
- Projects in this category may include multiple cameras and professional photographers or videographers.
- Projects in this category may not bring in tripods, lights, reflectors, and other equipment.
- Projects in this category may not gather more than 50 people to photograph or film.
- All photography and videography is subject to the rules above.
Commercial/Institutional Use
The 50 acres of Bartram’s Garden include an 18th-century home and outbuildings, landmark botanical gardens and natural landscapes, an accessible riverfront, and views of the downtown Philadelphia skyline.
Photography and videography at the Garden for commercial and institutional use is considered on a case-by-case basis. Please share more details of your project using the form below and a member of our staff will be in touch with you soon.
This form must be submitted at least 3 months before your requested site use for adequate accommodations. Unfortunately, we are not able to grant every request.
Fee: Fees for commercial and institutional access will be determined based on the scope of your project. We strongly recommend that all projects take place during our regular hours for vehicle access; requests that take place outside these hours will incur additioanl fees.
Rules for Commercial/Institutional Photography & Videography:
- Projects in this category may include multiple cameras and professional photographers or videographers.
- Projects in this category may use additional equipment like tripods, lights, reflectors, and other equipment.
- Projects in this category may gather more than 50 people to photograph or film.
- No access to the Historic Bartram House is permitted without supervision from our staff.
- Supervised access to the Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden is permitted only on a case-by-case basis.
- All photography and videography is subject to the rules above.
Professional, Commercial, and Institutional Photography & Videography Inquiries
Please submit this form at least 3 months prior to your requested site use.
