Photography

Lakewold gardens welcomes professional photography of all kinds

Amateur photography

Amateur photography is always welcome in the garden during open hours year-round. Please take care not to step off paths into garden beds, or block paths or access to doorways. We do not allow drone photography at any time. If you are planning a formal/posed photoshoot, please read on for policies and procedures.

Photography Session Rental

Photography session rental rates apply to formal, posed photography. Wedding photos (non-Lakewold wedding parties), family, engagement, prom, graduation, senior photos, and similar photo shoots require photography session rental.

$150 per hour for up to 10 people including the photographer.
$250 per hour for parties of up to 20 people maximum including the photographer.
Photoshoot fees include admission for the photographer and photo party.
Please come photoshoot ready.
Drones are not allowed on Lakewold’s property.
Photoshoots are not allowed in Wagner House.
Photoshoot times outside our regular open hours are available to Access Pass holders.

All photo session rentals must be scheduled a minimum of 48 hours in advance and a photo session rental form must be signed for each session/client prior to shooting on our property.

If you wish to book a professional photography session please call (253) 584-4106 or e-mail Visitor Services Supervisor Erin Happenny at ehappenny@lakewoldgardens.org.

Please note that it is not appropriate to ask other members of the public or Lakewold staff/volunteers working in the garden to move out of frame.

Photography Access Pass

The Photography Access Pass is a $500 annual pass for professional photographers who want a good deal on frequent use of the gardens. It includes:

Admission for the photographer and photo party. Photo parties have a maximum of 20 people.
Two free early morning or after-hours photography rentals. Additional early morning or after-hours sessions are available for $200 per hour and $150 each subsequent hour. *(Early morning or after-hours rentals are limited to 2 hours).

All Access Pass photo sessions must be scheduled a minimum of 48 hours in advance and photography session forms must be signed for each session/client prior to shooting on our property.

For more information about a photography pass membership please call (253) 584-4106 or e-mail Membership Coordinator Brandon Sheen at bsheen@lakewoldgardens.org.