Photography On The Farm

By entering onto the property of Coppal House Farm, each guest grants Coppal House Farm the right to film, videotape, or photograph them on Coppal House Farm's property for any reason without payment or consideration.  Guests must have written permission to use photographs and/or videotape of Coppal House Farm's images for commercial broadcasting, advertising, marketing or publishing in any medium.

Coppal House Farm Photography Policy & Agreement

 

Coppal House Farm is pleased that you are interested in using our farm as a beautiful backdrop for your photos. We ask that you tag us in any photos on social media and to please use our hashtag #coppalhousefarm and #nhsunflower.

 

Coppal House Farm is a small family owned, working farm that is also our home, therefore farm operations will occur both during and outside of public access hours. There may be mud, dirt, chickens, and definitely many bees, butterflies, birds and other insects about. As a working farm that incurs expenses both for staff and operation, it has become necessary to instill a photography policy and site fee.

 

If you are a professional photographer or will be using a professional photographer (plan to make money from your photos, accepting money for your photography, paying money for a photographer to photograph you on our farm or taking photos for a special occasion) please reference the Professional Photographer Section.

 

NON-PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY | we consider any photos taken with cell phones or simple cameras for personal use and are allowed during regular advertised business hours and the special sunrise events with no additional site fee.

 

GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDELINES | these guidelines are intended for all guests that visit the farm.

  • No pets are allowed on the farm at any time. This includes private photography sessions.

  • No drones allowed! Those caught flying a drone will be asked to forfeit the footage and will be asked to leave the property.

  • Please do not allow children to wander unattended.

  • No boudoir or nude photography allowed; this is a family friendly farm.

  • Pay attention to all signs and do not go in unauthorized areas.

  • Please be courteous of other guests and allow everyone the same photography opportunities.

  • Do not block entrances, pathways, or farm areas for use by others in any way. Do not pick flowers, plants or step off pathways. Do not climb on buildings or equipment without permission.

  • We have many beautiful settings within the property, we are a working farm and scenery can quickly change or no longer become available.

  • Our farm is not open for customers to walk around during our off-season. This is from the close of the Corn Maze (November) to the beginning of the Sunflower Festival (end of July).

  • During our Sunflower season we are open from 10:00am – 6:00pm and our Corn Maze season we are open from 10:00am – 5:00pm.  Admission is required to enter certain areas of the farm during these times.

 

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY & GUIDELINES | we consider any formal photography (ex. engagement, maternity, family portraits, etc.) to be professional/commercial photography and that requires a photography agreement and site fee.  Paying a professional photographer’s fee does not grant exclusive rights or access.  Please be considerate of our family’s privacy and kind & courteous to others enjoying our farm.

 

Coppal House Farm staff have the right to determine if your shoot is considered professional photography and may ask any individuals to suspend their photographic activities.

 

If you plan to advertise sessions on our farm you must complete a photography agreement prior to advertising.

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  • Photographers must check in with Coppal House Farm staff at the farm stand before exploring the grounds unattended. Coppal House Farm reserves the right to restrict access to certain areas based on crop production or project needs.

  • Reservations are required for professional photo shoots.  Photography reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.  Arriving without a reservation may result in the refusal of entry due to previously scheduled events.  To schedule a reservation please email info@coppalhousefarm.com.

  • There is a sitting fee for professional photographers, and which is required to secure your time slot. Once we have your reservation an invoice will be sent via email. Cash, local check or major credit cards are all accepted. 
    This fee is non-refundable.

  • There is no site-fee for professional photographers coming during open business hours but we request photographers complete a photography agreement.

  • AFTER HOURS SITE FEE | $50.00 for a one-hour session. During the Sunflower Festival check-in is at 6:15pm and sessions start at 6:30pm. It is $50.00 for an additional hour.

  • A professional photography site fee applies for any date and time outside of our normal Sunflower Festival and Corn Maze operating hours.  Coppal House Farm reserves the right to limit available dates.

  • A completed photography agreement is required. An ID badge provided by Coppal House Farm must be worn while on the property and returned to the farm stand upon departure.

  • For photo sessions in the corn or sunflower fields, admission is required for all entering that area of the farm. Wristbands will be provided to all individuals entering the field. Wristbands are not required to be worn on the wrist, but everyone must have access to their band to show staff upon request.

  • Fields are not accessible by vehicle.  Anything being brought to the field must be carried in and carried out.

  • Coppal House Farm assumes no responsibility for loss, theft, or damage to any equipment or belongings.

  • Photographers and their clients must respect the fields.  Picking of the flowers/corn is strictly forbidden.

  • If photos are posted online or on social media sites, Coppal House Farm requests location recognition be cited with the post.

  • The copy, reproduction or use of any Coppal House Farm logo (digital or print) is prohibited without written permission from Coppal House Farm.

  • This policy is subject to change without notice.

 

Please contact Hannah Bendroth at info@coppalhousefarm.com or by calling 603-659-3572 with any questions or to schedule a reservation.