Wedding & Portrait Photography

Photo credit (above): Patken Photographer

Looking for a breathtaking backdrop for your wedding, engagement, or portrait session? Old Westbury Gardens offers an unforgettable setting for your most cherished memories.

All who wish to use Old Westbury Gardens as a backdrop/setting for special occasion photography or portrait photography even if the photographer is NOT a professional, must obtain a permit since all permit holders are escorted by staff and there are insurance requirements.

Portraits & Weddings

Portrait or wedding photography is defined as, but not limited to: senior, engagement, professional headshots, family, wedding, etc. Portrait or commercial photography is by appointment only and requests must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance of permit date. (Last minute photo permits may be issued—based on availability—for an additional fee.)

Prom

Old Westbury Gardens welcomes the opportunity to be a part of your prom photoshoot. To ensure a seamless experience for all guests, we have established the following guidelines:

• Limit of two limousines per photo permit
• Limit of one photographer per photo permit
• Maximum of 20 individuals on the property with the permit
• Fee of $350 for a 90-minute session

The first step in the process to obtain a permit is to email us and find out if the date and time is available. To ensure that you do not miss our e-mail reply, add mzamora@oldwestburygardens.org to your contact list. It is important to do so especially with a Gmail account as Gmail tends to mark our emails as spam. Thank you!


Please note: The photography permit policy was created to protect the grounds and the artwork, both inside and outdoors. Additionally, the policy allows the Gardens to control the number of photography shoots on the grounds at one time to lessen the disruptions of scheduled events. Fees directly support the mission of Old Westbury Gardens.

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