Dallas Arboretum Etiquette and Photography Rules

Dallas Arboretum Etiquette and Photography Rules

Those wishing to use the gardens for taking professional portraits or personal keepsake photos are welcome to do so, but must follow these general photography guidelines.

• Professional photography with handheld cameras only are permitted after 9am.
• Professional photography using more than a handheld camera is allowed only between 3pm and 5pm daily. This includes tripods, lighting umbrellas, etc. 
• All photographers must purchase admission or have a membership.
• Do not stand or walk in garden beds or climb on trees, shrubs, rocks or sculptures.
• Do not block access to or on any public path or walkway.
• Do not pick flowers.
• Do not play or stand in the water features.
• No drones are allowed on the Arboretum grounds under any circumstances.
• Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
• We reserve the right to refuse entrance to the garden with inappropriate attire
• Please follow all garden etiquette guidelines when taking photographs.

The City of Dallas does not permit changing clothes in the public restrooms but we do offer a 2 hour rental in our VIP rental for $250 and that room can be reserved online.

Please follow our guidelines or you may be asked to exit the property. After 3 offenses your membership benefits will be revoked.

tte and Photography Rules

Hi this is a new rule for professional photographers and their clients. I thought I would share, since I got to the Dallas Arboretum quite a bit for photo sessions. Below is the link to their website to view all the details. I want to highlight a couple of sections that I feel apply to my style of photography work and would also affect my clients.

Thanks and if you would like to book a portrait session with me at the Dallas Arboretum, contact me and let’s get you scheduled.

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