Photography at the Butterfly House

The Butterfly House can be a beautiful setting for professional photos. A permit is required for formal photography for private personal use. Examples: wedding photography, extended family portraits, prom, and quinceañera photos.  

You do not need to be a member of the Garden to make a reservation; reservations can be made by any member/family member of the group or by the group’s photographer. Permit level includes admission for your entire party while visiting (up to 15 people) and is good for date purchased only.

Photo permits are available for select days as our programming allows. Reservations should be made at least 48 hours in advance. The permit is for the selected date only and is nonrefundable.   

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Once a photography permit has been purchased, your party must arrive between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on the day your permit allows. Photo permit sessions must be completed and groups departed by close, no exceptions. Permit reservations must be made in advance.  

The Butterfly House hosts a number of programs and events throughout the year, including educational programs, weddings, and public events. To allow for the best experience for our guests and your group, we do not allow photography on days we have programming scheduled. 

A separate photo permit is not required when taking photos during a booked private event at the Butterfly House.  To book an after-hours photo shoot, a wedding ceremony, or other private event, please click here.

Permit fees for Members of our Garden Giving Societies ($600 Contributor level and higher) are waived , but a reservation is still required. Learn more about membership. 

The Butterfly House is a tobacco-free environment. Smoking, tobacco products and devices, and electronic smoking devices are not allowed on Butterfly House property including all buildings, grounds, restrooms and parking lots.

Lighting equipment and reflectors, live flowers, tripods, balloons, drone photography, pets (not including service animals), and wardrobe changes are not permitted at the Butterfly House. Any props must be handheld.

Blocking pathways or visitor access to any area of the Butterfly House is prohibited. Flowerbeds and other plant displays may not be entered or disturbed. Plant labels and other signs may not be changed or removed. 

Visitors agree not to use commercially any photography or reproduction in any form taken at the Garden or its family of attractions as per our image use policy. 

Visitors grant permission to the Garden and its designees to utilize their image, likeness, actions, or statements in any form taken during a visit to the Garden or its family of attractions for the purpose of promoting the Garden and its family of attractions in perpetuity.