Photography Agreement

Brinton Museum Photography Agreement
The Brinton Museum welcomes photographers and visitors to capture the beauty of the museum and its surroundings. To ensure the enjoyment of all visitors and the protection of our collections, the museum reviews all filming/photography requests on a case-by-case basis.

Types of Photography Covered
This policy applies to all types of photography, including:

  • Professional photography: Includes private events, engagement, senior/yearbook, family, etc. Professional photoshoots may take place in common areas, galleries, and exhibitions spaces and during public open hours. An agreement stating these are for personal use only may be required. Requests must be made 15 business days in advance of the desired date.
  • Commercial photography: Includes advertising (print, online, broadcast), promotional brochures and materials, corporate headshots, extended web usage, filming for movies, documentaries or television (other than editorial footage), and photography for books or products intended for sale. The Brinton Museum will review all requests and approve all filming and photography permits at its discretion. Requests must be made no less than two weeks in advance of the desired filming/shooting date.
    For purposes of this policy, use shall include filming or photography on the Museum complex for commercial purposes and for which the Museum will not own the copyright to the work created. All commercial filming and photography require a permit and fee. After filling out the application, someone from the marketing team will respond with a quote. No Brinton Museum Images may be used without prior written authorization from the museum.
  • Media: The Brinton Museum asks that onsite media photo shoots be requested ten (10) business days in advance. Requests made within the ten (10) business day timeframe will be accommodated on a case-by-case basis. Any photography or filming taken with a tripod or flash will require a Communications Department escort while onsite. Filming and photography in progress signage will have to be posted when onsite during regular Museum business hours.
    Media members seeking exhibition press images and media information can request this information by emailing [email protected]

Permission Guidelines

  • The Museum may not be used as a background shot to be fabricated in film or photography.
  • Fee per photoshoot is $50 per 90-minute session. However, fees shall vary depending and according to the type of publicity/identification the Museum receives. Fee does not include required staff which are $40/hr
  • Photoshoot or filming may not prevent Museum patrons from entering or exiting any entrance of the Museum during museum hours.
  • Photoshoot must exclude art unless written permission from the museum curatorial department is provided.
  • Photoshoot should exclude The Brinton Museum logo/identification to avoid implicit endorsement.
  • No Drone Photography: Due to privacy and safety concerns, the use of drones is prohibited on museum property.
  • Images taken on Brinton Museum property cannot be used for commercial sale or distribution without prior written permission from the museum.
  • The museum is not responsible for damage to personal photography equipment or personal belongings.
  • The museum encourages visitors to share their photos on social media or credit for the museum @thebrintonmuseum.

Insurance Requirements
The contracting group agrees to secure prior to the Scheduled Photography Date a commercial general insurance policy for $1,000,000 per occurrence or accident, $2,000,000 in the aggregate. The insurance shall be on an occurrence basis, and not claims made, and the limits shall be on a per-event basis. The insurance policies must cover all of the contracting group’s operations, including moving-in, setting up, and cleaning the facility, and must name the Museum, its trustees, officers, employees, and agents, as additional insured.

The museum reserves the right to withhold or withdraw permission for any photography that is deemed disruptive to other visitors, harmful to the artwork, or in violation of these guidelines.

The Film & Photography Policy application must be filled out and approved before permission is granted.

*PHOTOGRAPHY APPLICATION URL: https://forms.gle/Yff3GjDmxGgYYkyAA
*Google Chrome Browser Required

Application Form

All application requests must be submitted 15 business days in advance (both Personal and Business) prior to requested date(s). Media requests should be made 10 business daysin advance of a request.

Questions? Please email [email protected]