PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING
Thank you for inquiring about photography and filming on the grounds of Saint Elias Church and Cemetery. We are always pleased to consider your projects and work with you in ADVANCE following our location permit procedure. The sacred nature of our grounds require that we manage photography with the utmost care. To avoid disappointment, follow the protocols that we and most others have set as standard for all public parks and private property. We always welcome visitors but photographers and videographers must review the information below.
LOCATION SCOUTS and PRODUCTION COMPANIES
We welcome your inquiries anytime. Please contact us to set up a time to chat or a tour. If you happen to be in the area you are welcome to drop by the property. We love working with production companies and are happy to consider your projects. Our property includes a house, several outbuilding of varying sizes and design, forests, pond and other natural areas, kitchen and event space, Depending on the script/application for project- the church interior and exterior may be considered as well. Contact us on the button at the top of the page or DM on @sainteliaschurch instagram email photos[at]saintelias.com
PROFESSIONAL, COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY REQUIRES A LOCATION PERMIT
(engagement, wedding, portrait, commercial, vehicle, fashion etc…)
PERMITS
will outline the restrictions and permissions associated with photography on church grounds
location fees requirements
will outline amenities available to you
other procedures
Visitors are always welcome on our property- and photography for your own memory making is never a problem, PLEASE respect the sacred nature of the property
USAGE
The image and likeness of Saint Elias Church and grounds may not be used for commercial purposes on-line or otherwise without written consent by the representatives of the church.
The image and likeness of Saint Elias may not be filmed for commercial use without explicit consent.
WEDDING/ENGAGEMENT/ CAR PHOTOGRAPHERS
As professionals in your industry you are well aware of the protocols and procedures to follow regarding location permits. Thanks to the pros who get permission- however lately a significant increase of commercial wedding photography us taking place on our grounds without permission. Knowingly or unknowingly professional photographers are arriving with their clients ready to shoot.
Avoid client disappointment. If you come to the church ready to photograph- without a permit you will not be permitted continue.
Permits are issued to the Photographer. Wedding and Engagement couple clients should have the photographer contact us.
“quick shoots with an iPhone” are subject to all permit and location usage.
ARCHITECTURAL + NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
Visitors are always welcome to take photos, If you have a particular interest to take pro/am photos for your own non commercial use you are welcome to arrange a time in advance if you wish. We have always welcomed you and have been the lucky recipients of your talent. We just want to know who is on property at any given time. But if its just you and your equipment- we won’t get too excited if you are respectful of our grounds and exterior of the church building. If you wish to take photos inside? Please contact us.
Parishioners should contact the parish office for simplified procedures for event photography