We are delighted that you are considering The Winery at Bull Run (TWABR) as the location for your photos. The guidelines outlined below are intended for all guests, but a permit is necessary for those who wish to use TWABR as a backdrop for posed or directed photography. We ask all photographers to please help us to maintain the enjoyment of TWABR by honoring these policies.
Guests are welcome to take snapshot photographs of the winery, individuals, and subjects that capture the events of your visit. TWABR defines a snapshot as an informal photograph that is shot spontaneously and quickly without artistic intent. Guests should still observe our policies under General Photography Guidelines. You may share your photos of TWABR on social media outlets, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
TWABR defines portrait photography as all wedding, engagement, quinceañera, family, maternity, portfolio, prom, graduation, and any other posed portraiture of individuals by professional photographers or amateur photographers, whether paid or unpaid. TWABR reserves the right to further define Portrait Photography on a case-by-case basis.
Please adhere to the following guidelines to make your photography session successful and enjoyable.
A permit is required for all posed formal photography and videography. Permit sales are subject to availability; the number of permits sold for each day is limited. Permits must be purchased in advance online. Permits are booked from 11 am–1 pm, 1-3 pm, and 3-5 pm Monday through Thursday; blackout dates may apply. Two bookings are permitted per time block. A minimum of three (3) business days is required to process the permit; a $25 charge is added to last-minute requests of less than three business days.
One-Time Use Photography Permit = $100
Annual Photography Permit = $500
Please fill out the following form to apply for a Photography/Videography Permit. By clicking submit, you agree to the Indemnification terms below.
INDEMNIFICATION
Photographer shall be responsible for and does hereby relieve, release, and indemnify the Winery at Bull Run (TWABR), including its members, staff, volunteers, board members and guests, for all costs, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney fees) by reason of any injury or damage to any person or property upon the premises occupied and used by the Photographer where such injury or damage was caused by or as a result of the acts or failure to act of the Photographer, agents, workers, or employees. TWABR shall not be liable or responsible to the Photographer, the Photographer’s clients or to anyone else by reason of theft, disappearance, or damage sustained by the Photographer or others in connection with the use or storage of items at TWABR.
The signing of a Photographer Permit Agreement and Policy does not stipulate exclusive use of TWABR. TWABR reserves the right to refuse admittance for photography and/or change its Photographer Policy without advance notice.
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