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Photography and Photoshoot Permit

Photography and videography are permitted in the Mansion and Gardens for guests to document their visit.

Nemours Estate is a popular setting for photo sessions and to help ensure every guest has a memorable experience, we are sharing our updated policy and procedures for special occasion, professional, and photoshoot photography.

Photo session reservations are required and must be approved by the Estate. To secure a photos session permit, email hannah.rosato@nemours.org with:

  • Your full name
  • Photographerʼs full name
  • Company name
  • Date and time requested
    • Estate is closed Mondays
    • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., exit by 4:45 p.m.
  • Type of photos/video planned
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Company website and/or company social media
  • Total number of guests

Rules and Guidelines

  • Approved photo sessions are ONLY permitted in the gardens; no photo sessions in buildings will be permitted.
  • Photo sessions must be scheduled a minimum of three weeks in advance.
  • Any changes to the reservation must be made no later than 14 days prior to the session date.
  • Requests for same day visits will not be approved.
  • A photography permit is free, but each attendee must pay $23 for entry, including the photographer and each guest. This is based on the Estateʼs current admission pricing found at NemoursEstate.org/Visit.
  • Photo session groups must check-in when they arrive and check-out when they exit.
  • Arrival for your group can be between 10 a.m. and last entry is a strict 2p .m. for photo session groups and all photo session guests must exit the property by 4:45 p.m.
  • Examples of photo sessions include but are not limited to: wedding, engagement, family, maternity, quinceañeras, proms, etc.
  • Season Garden and Estate passes may not be used for photo session admission.
  • Purchase of an online ticket does not guarantee a photoshoot reservation.

Day of Reservation

  • Cameras and tripods are the only equipment allowed.
  • Wagons/carts, lights, stands, reflectors, and related equipment are strictly prohibited.
  • Photo shoots must be respectful of other guests.
  • High traffic areas near the Mansion and in the gardens are off limits to photoshoot groups. This includes the front steps of the Mansion.
  • Guests may not use restrooms for wardrobe changes; come dressed in the clothes you plan to wear for the session.
  • Drones are not permitted.
  • The Estate will not store personal items during your visit.
  • Photoshoot groups are not permitted inside any Estate buildings; the Mansion, Chauffeurʼs Garage, and Gift Shop.
  • Attendees will be given a “permission slip” that they must carry for the duration of the visit. If approached, they should present the permission slip.

Any groups who disregard these policies and rules may be asked to leave and/or will not be permitted to return for future photo sessions. A refund will not be granted for groups who arrive late or do not follow this policy.

Photography and Photoshoot Permit