Please acknowledge our Photo Policy

If you are visiting the Garden with the intent of using the garden as a backdrop for a professional, amateur, special occasion, or posed photography session you must reserve a photo shoot in advance.

 

Posed photography is defined as any photographer (amateur or professional) that gathers a group together for a photo and/or poses individuals for wedding, engagement, family/kid pictures, portraits, graduation/senior pictures, fashion, athletic, business, product endorsement, prom, quinceañera, maternity, head-shots, website use/blog posts, student projects, etc.

 

It is irrelevant if the camera and/or the photographer are professional or not. This policy includes photos taken with, but is not limited to, cell phones, SLR/DSLR cameras, instant cameras like Polaroids, video cameras, action cameras like GoPro's, selfie sticks, disposable cameras, etc.

 

Please be aware there is a zero-tolerance drone policy implemented by the City of Phoenix.

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We love seeing guests tag us on social media (@jfgphx); however, anything with props, costume changes, etc. will be flagged by staff.

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The Garden reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of any activity.  

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Please see the following examples so everyone can enjoy our serene Japanese Garden.