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Photography and Filming at The Gamble House

OUR FIRST PRIORITY IS THE CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE STRUCTURE AND GROUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL VISITORS. WE ASK ALL FILM CREWS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS HONOR OUR REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES (see below) WHEN USING THE GAMBLE HOUSE AS A BACKDROP FOR ANY PHOTOGRAPHY OR FILMING TO INSURE A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE.


OCCASIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY

WEDDING, ENGAGEMENT, GRADUATION, AND OTHER PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS OF UP TO 1.5 HOURS ARE PERMITTED WITH ADVANCE RESERVATIONS (fees apply). DATE AND TIME WILL BE ARRANGED WITH STAFF AT THE TIME OF RESERVATION.

We do NOT permit interior occasion photography.

FOR RESERVATIONS:

Contact our Tour Coordinator at 626.793.3334 x16 or email Jennifer Michel at jenniferm@gamblehouse.org
• Advance reservations are required.
• Minimum fee of $300 for 1 hour, maximum of $450 for 1.5 hours.
• Payment in full is due at the time of reservation.
Note: The Gamble House does not provide or recommend photographers.

PHOTO SPECIFIC POLICIES

1. The applicant/photographer will be held accountable for any damage to the Gamble House by their own actions and those of their guests, crew members and any other people they bring with them.
2. All parties being photographed must arrive camera-ready. This means hair and makeup must be done before arriving and no clothing changes can be accommodated.
3. Drones are not permitted.
4. All photography session activities shall be appropriate and free from obscene content.
5. No more than a “carry-on” size bag worth of equipment and props may used during shoots.
6. The exterior of the house is delicate, objects of any type are not to be hung or rested against the house.
7. No large props, heavy equipment or limos/autos are permitted without advance approval.
8. At no time is interior Occasion Photography permitted. All Occasion Photography will take place on the exterior and grounds.
9. No interior or exterior storage areas, changing rooms or restrooms are available.

The Gamble House reserves the right to monitor parts or all of a photography session to ensure compliance with these policies. The Gamble House reserves the right to change these policies at any time to best protect the Gamble House and the general public. The Gamble House reserves the right to terminate photo sessions in violation of policies, if staff feels the wellbeing of the structure or grounds are being threatened.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING FORM TO BEGIN
YOUR OCCASION PHOTOGRAPHY REQUEST

    Your Name (required)

    Your Email (required)

    Occasion Type (required)

    Date Requested (required)

    Message

    COMMERCIAL FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

    COMMERCIAL FILMING (exterior only) AND PHOTOGRAPHY ARE PERMITTED BY RESERVATION ONLY. WE DO NOT PERMIT INTERIOR COMMERCIAL FILMING. Commercial use is defined as use of content/footage for publicity, tourism, print, film, social media, documentary, commercial or other for-profit use as designated by Gamble House staff.

    FOR RESERVATIONS:

    Without exception, all commercial use must be approved by designated staff at the Gamble House. For more information please contact Sheryl Scott at 626-793-3334 x12 or email sheryl@gamblehouse.org or Jennifer Michel at 626-793-3334 x16 or email jenniferm@gamblehouse.org.

    • Advance reservations are required. The Gamble House may waive usage fees in exchange for use of film content for promotion or public relations purposes. Fees are subject to change, please contact staff for current pricing.
    • The fees are as follows:  One hour: $500   |   1/2 day, 4 hours: $1500   |   Whole day, 8 hours: $3000
    • Payment in full is due at the time of reservation.
    • A certificate of liability of “Additional Insurance” for $1,000,000 (U.S. dollars) naming The Gamble House is required and must be on file prior to agreed upon shoot date.

    GENERAL ETIQUETTE

    1. Avoid damage to house and disruption of visitors and Gamble House activities.
    2. Do not block road ways or otherwise impede the flow of traffic.
    3. Do not step into plantings, mulch, water features, or places other than designated paths, terraces and lawns.
    4. Do not touch, move, or damage plant life, historic items, and wildlife.
    5. Do not climb, hang backpacks, or props on trees, buildings or water features.
    6. Do not damage, deface, or remove any features at the Gamble House at any time, for any reason.
    7. NO VEHICLES ( CARS, LIMOS, ETC.) ARE PERMITTED ON THE DRIVEWAY AT ANY TIME.
    8. Smoking is prohibited at all times.