George Eastman Museum now requires paid reservation for particular occasion pictures

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The George Eastman Museum is implementing new insurance policies on taking pictures on museum property.

Why is the coverage altering?

On its web site, the museum mentioned its floor has grow to be a well-liked setting for photographing particular events akin to proms, engagements, graduations, and different particular occasions, drawing tons of of individuals.

The museum says the up to date insurance policies will assist defend and preserve the museum gardens and grounds, guarantee each customer can get pleasure from a peaceable and memorable expertise, and provide an “orderly environment” for individuals reserving occasions to {photograph} particular occasions.

Policy for skilled (paid) pictures

The museum says any paid pictures of {couples}, people, teams, or another industrial pictures on museum property will solely be allowed with a pre-approved paid reservation.

Photographers will have the ability to make reservations to take pictures at particular areas, such because the West Garden, throughout a sure time.

Policy for non-professional (unpaid) pictures

For unpaid pictures, the museum says it encourages guests to take pictures of their go to throughout museum hours, so long as it doesn’t disrupt different individuals’s expertise.

The museum says any pictures for proms or balls will solely be permitted with a pre-approved paid reservation. Any different particular occasion pictures can even solely be allowed with a pre-approved paid reservation.

Making reservations

Reservations may be made to take pictures outdoors or contained in the mansion. One hour outdoors is $400, and one hour within the mansion is $600, based on the museum web site.

For extra data on reservations, contact the Special Events workplace at 585-327-4888. The museum says it is not going to take reservations by way of e-mail.

The George Eastman House issued the next assertion in response to a request by News10NBC:

“While we now have been contemplating updates to our pictures coverage for a while, because the museum has grown in recognition as a pictures vacation spot, a current state of affairs highlighted the necessity to transfer ahead with formalizing these adjustments.

“Our up to date coverage, which is now available on our website and social media, expands upon our present wedding ceremony pictures price to incorporate further skilled and industrial pictures actions, in addition to sure non-professional makes use of. 

“We are delighted to proceed welcoming visitors who want to share the fantastic thing about the museum property by way of informal pictures and invite everybody to assist us protect and share this exceptional place.“

To be taught extra in regards to the new insurance policies, go to the museum’s web site by clicking here.