Primary RULES OF THE RESERVE
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve at Saint Vincent College has implemented a new photography policy effective August 1, 2015. Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve at Saint Vincent College has many expenses in order to provide a natural setting for the surrounding community to enjoy. As a nonprofit organization, ongoing fundraising is essential in order to continue to provide our many services to the community. Since this site offers such a unique backdrop that is often utilized by commercial photographers for their businesses, it has become necessary for us to enact this policy in order to defray some of the expenses of maintaining this unique backdrop. This policy applies to any professional, commercial photographer / an individual who intends to utilize photographs taken at the Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve for a fee or for commercial purposes. That is, any photographers who are selling photos for profit or publication. The permit fee of $300 per year will be due upon application and before any photographs are taken. A fine will be imposed to commercial photographers without a permit and they will be asked to leave the Reserve. For more information, please contact the Reserve at 724-537-5284. There will be NO MORE Photo Permits issued until further notice. |
Photography Policies
For Commercial Photographers
Professional portrait photographers must obtain an annual property/site permit from the Reserve. The annual fee for this permit is $300.00. Individuals holding such a permit must schedule any photo shoot in advance with the Reserve. No publication or commercial exploitation of any photograph taken at the Reserve may be made without a release signed by authorized representatives of the Reserve. Commercial Photographers must adhere to the Rules for Photography and General Policies of the Reserve set forth below and other terms and conditions for the issuance of a permit are contained on the permit application available at the Reserve.
Rules for Photography
The following rules for photo-taking by commercial and non-commercial photographers apply at all times at the Reserve:
No photos may be taken of individuals under the age of 18 without the express permission of their parent or legal guardian.
No lewd, obscene or offensive photographs may be taken.
No photos may be taken inside the Learning Center Barn.
No photographic equipment (including tripods, easels, lighting, etc.) may be placed outside the pathways, lawns or trails of the Reserve.
No photo taking may obstruct the access of other members of the public who wish to pass in a certain area of the Reserve.
No photo taking may disrupt garden/trail maintenance or other ongoing activities of staff at the Reserve.
No photographer may bring in outside “natural materials” such as leaves, twigs, plants, etc. as photo props.
General Policies of the Reserve
All photographers are advised of the following general policies of the Reserve.
No pets are permitted other than on a leash and in the immediate control of their owner.
No one is permitted to climb trees, enter water areas, or step onto or into planted gardens.
No one is permitted to stand or lay in the meadow and tall grass fields.
No one is permitted to touch or move plant life, or hang any object on trees or plants.
No one is permitted to move existing Reserve benches or tables.
No one is permitted to disturb or feed the wildlife.
No one is permitted to sit on barn building ledges or on fences.
Persons visiting the Reserve must understand that no sources of electrical power are provided to them during their visit.
Persons visiting the Reserve must understand that while a public restroom is available on site from March to October, no changing areas are provided.
Any person who violates any of the above Rules and Policies of the Reserve is subject to removal from the property.
The use of all forms of tobacco products, controlled substances and alcohol is strictly prohibited.
All food and non-alcoholic beverages brought onto the property of the Reserve must be cleaned up and removed upon the party’s exit from the property.
Professional portrait photographers must obtain an annual property/site permit from the Reserve. The annual fee for this permit is $300.00. Individuals holding such a permit must schedule any photo shoot in advance with the Reserve. No publication or commercial exploitation of any photograph taken at the Reserve may be made without a release signed by authorized representatives of the Reserve. Commercial Photographers must adhere to the Rules for Photography and General Policies of the Reserve set forth below and other terms and conditions for the issuance of a permit are contained on the permit application available at the Reserve.
Rules for Photography
The following rules for photo-taking by commercial and non-commercial photographers apply at all times at the Reserve:
No photos may be taken of individuals under the age of 18 without the express permission of their parent or legal guardian.
No lewd, obscene or offensive photographs may be taken.
No photos may be taken inside the Learning Center Barn.
No photographic equipment (including tripods, easels, lighting, etc.) may be placed outside the pathways, lawns or trails of the Reserve.
No photo taking may obstruct the access of other members of the public who wish to pass in a certain area of the Reserve.
No photo taking may disrupt garden/trail maintenance or other ongoing activities of staff at the Reserve.
No photographer may bring in outside “natural materials” such as leaves, twigs, plants, etc. as photo props.
General Policies of the Reserve
All photographers are advised of the following general policies of the Reserve.
No pets are permitted other than on a leash and in the immediate control of their owner.
No one is permitted to climb trees, enter water areas, or step onto or into planted gardens.
No one is permitted to stand or lay in the meadow and tall grass fields.
No one is permitted to touch or move plant life, or hang any object on trees or plants.
No one is permitted to move existing Reserve benches or tables.
No one is permitted to disturb or feed the wildlife.
No one is permitted to sit on barn building ledges or on fences.
Persons visiting the Reserve must understand that no sources of electrical power are provided to them during their visit.
Persons visiting the Reserve must understand that while a public restroom is available on site from March to October, no changing areas are provided.
Any person who violates any of the above Rules and Policies of the Reserve is subject to removal from the property.
The use of all forms of tobacco products, controlled substances and alcohol is strictly prohibited.
All food and non-alcoholic beverages brought onto the property of the Reserve must be cleaned up and removed upon the party’s exit from the property.
