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Burket Farm provides a beautiful backdrop for professional, amateur, and smartphone photographers. All creatives are welcome, but some will need to purchase a Photography Pass for professional shoots.
 

WHAT IS CONSIDERED PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY?
A professional photographer is anyone photographing or filming people, animals, or nature on our farm and receiving any type of compensation, such as money, trades, goods, services, or other like-kind considerations in return.
 

As a professional, we love the opportunity of having you and your clients make beautiful memories at our farm and in our fields. We look forward to working with you to create a positive and successful experience for all.
 

Please be aware our farm is open to everyone and we do not have a dedicated area for professional photo shoots. Therefore, it is important that you set the appropriate expectations with your clients, notifying them in advance, that there is a possibility other people may be in the backgrounds of their pictures, especially during popular dates and times. A Photography Pass covers your admission on days you have scheduled shoots; site usage fees; and allows you the flexibility of rescheduling if weather becomes an issue. 

WHAT TYPES OF PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS CAN I HOST USING MY PHOTOGRAPHY PASS?
Burket Farm provides an excellent backdrop location for all types of photo shoots and videography including: Family Photos; Engagement Photos; Senior Photos; Birthday Photos, Lifestyle Photos; Candid Photos; Outdoor Photos; Spring Photos; Summer Photos; Fall Photos; Easter Photos; Tulip Field Photos; Nature Photos; Scenic and Landscape Photography.

PHOTOGRAPHER SITE FEES & ADMISSION

Photographers must purchase a non-refundable Photography Pass which allows them to schedule photo sessions at the farm. This pass covers general admission entry for the photographer each day they schedule a shoot. The pass is valid for the day in which it was purchased, and allows the opportunity to schedule unlimited sessions during all events. The solicitation of people at the farm for any services is strictly prohibited.

Fees:

o Photographers – Public Sessions

$50 – 4-hour session

$100 – 8-hour session

o Photographers – Private Session

$25/hour

o Clients - $5/person – under 5 free

o Tulips - $1/stem

EQUIPMENT, ACCESS, & PROPS

Photography and videography equipment including camera(s), bag(s), lenses & tripods are allowed. All equipment must be able to be carried in by hand or wagon provided by photographer as motorized vehicle access is not permitted inside the facility. Props, scenes building, sets, reflectors, light stands, and all other photography equipment etc. are prohibited so as not to interfere with other guest experience. Use of staged props and photography sets provided by the farm is permitted as long as you are considerate of other guests and do not monopolize the area so other guests and photographers may also enjoy use and access too. You may photograph any area open to the public but employee only and closed sites are prohibited. Specific policy for drones listed lower on the page.

SCHEDULING SESSIONS & CLIENT ADMISSION TICKETS

Photo sessions must be scheduled in advance and may only take place during normal daily hours of operation. Be aware hours of operation vary throughout our season so be sure to verify before booking. Also, be mindful of our closing time the day of your shoot and plan to end your sessions at least 15-minutes prior to our scheduled closing. If you are interested in a private session during non-business hours please contact us for available days and times.
 

The Photography Pass does NOT include the cost of admission for your clients. Each client entering the farm will be required to pay admission at the gate. This allows them time and the ability to explore and enjoy the farm on their own before and after their shoot.

Everyone involved in the photo shoot will need an admission ticket to enter the farm. (Children 5 years and younger are free.) Your admission is covered with your Photography Pass. 

CANCELLATIONS & RESCHEDULING

If inclement weather is forecast, we will be happy to work with you on rescheduling your shoot.

ARRIVAL

Photographers/Videographers and their clients should check-in at our front gate upon arrival so we know you are there for your scheduled shoot. 

PAY FOR WHAT YOU PICK

Any picked tulips must be paid for as they are not included with a Photography Pass, Admission Ticket, or photo session. It is only fair that everyone be respectful of our own personal hard work and financial investments to grow the crops and create the beautiful scenery that is being enjoyed at the farm. Pay for what is picked, even if it was an accident. We kindly ask you to also advise everyone involved with the shoot of the u-pick you-pay policy.

DO NOT DAMAGE LANDSCAPING OR VEGETATION

Do not pick or damage any flowers, natural vegetation or other plant materials in our landscaped areas. Do not walk-through, climb-on or otherwise damage crops in fields, crops in containers, landscaped areas, including trees and flowerbeds, activity areas or farm equipment. Adequate walking paths have been placed to avoid the need to stand-in or cut-across crops in the field. Remind clients to refrain from kicking/throwing rocks, and sticks.

STAY ON PUBLIC PATHWAYS

Fencing, rocks, ropes and other barriers between you and animals or non-public areas of the Farm are there to protect you and guests from harm. Do not enter non-public areas.

DRONES

Drones are strictly prohibited from use on the farm property. Should we host a special date/time for drone operators to visit then the event will be advertised and require a special ticket to be purchased in advance. A Photography Pass will not cover entry to designated Drone Days.

FAMILY FRIENDLY

Anything photographed or filmed at the farm must be family friendly and cannot contain any suggestive images or profanity. Boudoir or scantily clad sessions are not appropriate for our facility as children may be present.

OTHER TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL SHOOT

· Clients and assistants cannot enter our facility or fields without their ticket. It is the photographer’s responsibility to make sure their client(s) have their tickets.

· Please be polite and respect to farm guests (clients or not) at all times. Do not monopolize our staged photo op areas or ask other guests to move from areas they are exploring.

· If scheduling a shoot later in the day then plan accordingly so that you are finished at least 15-minutes prior to park closing. If arranging for clients to arrive late in the day advise them that they will have little to no time to explore and participate in park activities and attractions to avoid disappointment.

· Bring your own baskets and props for tulip photo sessions. 

· Remember crops are weather dependent and we cannot guarantee available at the time of your photo shoot.

VISIT AND PLAY AT OWN RISK

Not responsible for injuries or death. There are inherent risks of injury or even death when visiting a farm, around animals, or playing on a playground. Adult supervision required.