PHOTOGRAPHY ON TOUR
While on tour our guests are welcomed to take photographs of the interior spaces of the house, studio, and galleries, as well as the grounds.
Flash, tripods, and selfie sticks are prohibited inside the buildings.
Please tag us and share your photos using #garimelchersbelmont.
VISITOR GROUP PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS (No Fee)
Photography is restricted to the daily hours of operation.
Amateur (for which no income is derived) photography sessions involving groups of ten or more subjects, including prom, graduation, engagement, wedding and reunion groups are to be registered with Lindy Lynn, Visitor Services Manager, 540 654-1843 or llynn@umw.edu, at least 48 hours prior to the proposed session. Please check in at the Visitor Center before beginning the session. Our photography regulations will be provided at the time of registration or upon arrival to the session.
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS (fee)
Photography is restricted to the daily hours of operation.
Professional (for which income is derived) photographers planning sessions on the grounds of GMHS register with Lindy Lynn, Visitor Services Manager, 540 654-1843 or llynn@umw.edu, at least 48 hours prior to the proposed session. Please check in at the Visitor Center before beginning the session to pay the fee of $50 per subject session. Some sessions may be charged more depending on the number of people or type of session, including workshops, mini shoots, or stylized shoots. Photographers must carry a copy of the policy with them during their session. Those who fail to register or check in before their session will be denied session privileges.
EVENT-RELATED PHOTOGRAPHY
All photography related to an on-site event is handled by Denise Millner, Events Manager at 540 654-1848 or dmillner@umw.edu.
FILMING – COMMERCIAL AND TOURISM-RELATED
All commercial and tourism-related filming projects involving the house, studio, and grounds will be handled through the Assistant Director/Curator’s office at (540) 654-1841 or jcatron@umw.edu.