Tulsa Botanic Garden
Photography Policies

To ensure a positive experience for both photographers and visitors, we ask that the following rules and guidelines be observed.

Please note that these photo fees do not include admission. You must also pay admission for each person in your party.

Photos allowed under general admission:

 

  • Casual photos such as selfies or candid photos of people in your party, etc.
  • Photos (casual or professional) of the landscape, plants, insects and animals, or other natural aspects of the gardens

Photos that require a professional permit ($50 per hour)

  • Posed/portrait photos (engagement, senior portraits, prom photos) taken with a DSLR or other professional camera or any photography equipment such as tripods, reflectors, flash bulbs, etc.
  • Due to extremely limited restroom space, outfit changes are not permitted at this level. For multiple outfits, see our After Hours option.
  • This does not include photography for commercial use.  

After Hours Sessions ($350 for 2 hours), advanced reservations required

  • Exclusive access to the Garden outside of normal operating hours
  • Use of restrooms for clothing/costume changes
  • Subject to availability – please fill out form below. 
  • Additional hours are $175/hour.
  • Receive 5% off if you release your photos to us for marketing use!

Activities that are not allowed in any circumstance:

  • Photos of guests outside your party without consent
  • Obstructing other guests by blocking pathways
  • Props
  • Drone photography at any time.
  • Walking into or through beds or displays
  • Picking or removing flowers/plants in any way
  • Clothing/costume changes during normal operating hours
  • Please read our general visitor policies which apply to all. No ceremonies or private events are allowed during photo sessions. Crossing into areas clearly marked as closed to visitors is not allowed.
  • We reserve the right to cancel photo shoots which are violating any Garden policies without refund of permit or admission.  
  • By purchasing a photography permit, you agree that you have read and will abide by all policies listed here as well as general Garden policies.  

Please fill out the form below to schedule a photo session in advance.
Tulsa Botanic Garden reserves the right to deny any photography requests at employees’ discretion.