Photography Sessions on The Grounds
PHOTOGRAPHY
POLICY & FEES
Day Fees
Single shoot/client: $25
Multiple shoots/clients: $25 per shoot/client
Wedding party: $100
(We recognize that photographers often schedule multiple clients within a single day.
Under these circumstances, each client is an individual charge.)
Monthly Pass
Unlimited sessions for one month
$100
Monthly and Yearly passes do not include wedding parties
Yearly Pass
Unlimited sessions for 1 calendar year
$300
Monthly and Yearly passes do not include wedding parties
When paying:
In “Special Instructions to the Seller”
please write:
“photo shoot”
photographer’s name
date and time of the event
Anyone holding photo shoots on our property in a non-tourist capacity is required to pay a nominal fee for an Ashland Grounds Photo Pass for daily, monthly, or annual use.
Schedule all sessions in advance by calling Operations Manager, Carey Murphy at 859-266-8581, x204
Outside regular museum hours, use the “Pay Here” button below to submit payment, following the rates above. Please keep your payment receipt to show to staff while on site.
For further rules and restrictions, please download our Photography Contract.
Photography Inside the Mansion
Ashland guests are welcome—and encouraged—to take personal-use photos to remember and share their visit.
Visitors may:
Take photos and video for private, noncommercial use.
Use handheld cameras, smartphones, and tablets with the flash turned off.
Use stabilization devices (tripods, monopods) or selfie sticks when outside.
Post images and video from their visit on personal social media sites. (Tag @henryclayestate for a chance to be featured on Ashland’s social media channels!)
Visitors may NOT:
Use flash inside the house or exhibition spaces.
Bring bulky camera bags or equipment.
Use stabilization devices (tripods, monopods) or selfie sticks inside the house or indoor exhibits.
Sell or publish the images.
Use images of Ashland to promote any product or service.
Enter restricted areas cordoned off with stanchions or reader rails.
Disrupt other guests or block doorways or walkways when taking photographs.