Photography Pricing

Reservations are required for all indoor photography. A photography permit and reservation are required, and reservations are based on availability.

Photo Permit Rates:

  • Groups of 3 people: $15.00 per hour
  • Groups of 4-10 people: $30.00 per hour
  • Groups of 11-30 people: $75.00 per hour
  • Yearly Permit: $150.00 for the year.

Reservations are required 2 weeks in advance. If you have not booked two weeks prior, an additional $25.00 fee may be charged if the space has not already been booked.

Photography fees support our mission of connecting people with plants.

Photography Information

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To maintain our high-quality visitor experience, we do not allow photography sessions inside the Grand Conservatory building during open hours. 

Indoor Photography reservations can be made from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday, depending on availability, and the fee must be paid when booking. 

Staged or posed photography includes but is not limited to senior pictures, weddings, engagements, maternity, family, prom, graduation photos, head shots, etc.

Please take a look at our Policy and Contract below, and call 307-637-6458 to schedule a session before arriving at the Gardens.

Read and sign our Photography Contract (opens in a new tab)

Outdoor Photography

As a reminder for outdoor photo sessions- Glitter is litter, and non-biodegradable materials are not allowed on the grounds of the Botanic Gardens during your shoots. No materials or trash of any type should be left on the property. It’s crucial to clean up after yourself and leave the grounds in the same condition as you found them. Do not walk, stand, sit, kneel, move, touch, lean against, pluck, or otherwise harm any of the plants, flowers, trees, rocks, garden spaces, water features, garden plots, art pieces, or planted areas. All outdoor photography is free.

Items not allowed on the grounds (not limited to these items):

  • Glitter, rice, confetti, beads, bird seed, silk or paper flowers, sparklers, fireworks, non-biodegradable items or helium balloons.
  • The releasing of balloons, throwing, setting off, or placing of non-biodegradable items, or anything that can lead to litter in the Garden’s spaces or building.
  • Use of fog, haze, CO2, or other atmospheric devices in the building or ground spaces.
  • NO open flame candles – only simulated candles (battery operated) are permitted