Photography in the Garden – Commercial

The Arboretum welcomes commercial photographers. In order to provide amenities that will ensure a successful photo shoot, the Arboretum requires an additional charge for commercial photography unrelated to weddings. Photographers will find that the Arboretum offers unique indoor and outdoor settings for catalog, fashion, and commercial photo shoots. Its features include:

• 66 acres of lawns & gardens
• walls of water
• views of White Rock Lake
• two 19th century cabin replicas
• a thatched roof cottage
• two stately mansions
• outdoor sculpture
• misty bridge views
• trial gardens for researchers
• a rock quarry
• mature trees including oaks, pines, and pecans
• lovely varieties of flowers
• gorgeous scenes year round

Commercial Photography – General Information
All shoots must be scheduled and paid for in advance. To make arrangements, call 214-515-6511.

• No weekend photo shoots are allowed due to weddings and other private events.
• Evening or indoor shoots must have prior approval from Arboretum management.

There is a four-hour payment minimum for all shoots.

• Payment of fees and security deposits are due at least two business-days prior to the day of your shoot. A letter of confirmation or contract will be drawn up by the Arboretum Staff to reserve your dates.
• Copy of the company’s liability insurance policy is required at least 48 hours in advance of scheduled shoot.
• Equipment list and shoot schedule must be faxed to 214-515-6545 at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled shoot.
• All crewmembers and those bringing equipment must be met at the gate by the Arboretum Event Facilitator assigned to your photo shoot.
• Decisions on whether to postpone a shoot because of inclement weather should be made 24 hours in advance for re-scheduling.
• The Arboretum reserves the right to limit, change, or re-schedule shoot locations, if necessary, due to garden maintenance, other customer rentals, or adverse weather conditions.
• We do not guarantee the use of a golf cart or tram during your shoot. Occasionally one might be available and will be driven by an event facilitator, but this is not guaranteed for photo shoots, nor will available transport be reserved solely for this purpose.
• Public restrooms in the garden are not available for changing clothes. If people involved in the photo shoot will be changing clothes, dressing trailers are recommended.
• All children under age 15 must have adult supervision at all times.
• Smoking is not allowed in any of the buildings.
• No items can be attached in any ways to trees, buildings, water features, etc.
• We require that you follow all the rules of etiquette outlined above. Please review those rules for garden etiquette prior to your visit.

Commercial Photography – Fees

Rates (Weekdays only)
*May require additional costs.

Arboretum Staff – Event Facilitator $25.00 per hour
Possible Additional Costs

Dressing Room $125 for each two hour period in the Camp House, $100 in the Trammell Crow Visitor Education Pavilion. Available Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, by reservation only. This room serves as a changing room with restroom. Public restrooms in the garden are not available for changing. Security Officer $30.00 / hour (required for shoots after 6:00pm) Gate Attendant $25.00 / hour (required for shoots occurring before 10am or after 5pm or for those parking in the Camp House Lot)