Photography Guidelines

Welcome! We are excited to have you at Narrow Gate Farm for your outdoor photography sessions. We offer photographers a peaceful, thoughtfully maintained farm setting for their professional photography sessions throughout the year with a very limited lavender bloom season each June.
Our farm is ideal for family portraits, couples, maternity, seniors, branding sessions, and seasonal mini sessions.

We hope you and your clients enjoy your time here and get some wonderful photos!

PHOTOGRAPHY OPTIONS & PRICES:

Peak Season Lavender Bloom:  June 8 – June 26

During this short window, our lavender fields are fully purple, fragrant, and at their most beautiful. These dates are extremely limited and book quickly each year.

Outside of Bloom Season: July 8 – December 17

Lavender plants will be green or harvested and will not be purple.

However, the farm remains available for photography in:

• Natural grass fields
• Open pasture areas
• Tree-lined spaces
• Seasonal fall color landscapes
• 1949 GMC Farm Truck

This time is perfect for timeless, neutral, and nature-focused photography sessions.

Purple lavender is only guaranteed between June 8–June 26.

1) Semi-Private Photography Farm Access

Up to 3 photographers may be scheduled during the same time block to preserve access while maintaining a calm, uncrowded environment.

-Peak Bloom Season (June 8–June 26)

• 1 Hour Farm Access: $75*
• Golden Hour (2 Hour Block): $200*
• Limited availability

-Off-Season Farm Access (July 8 – December 17):

• 1 Hour Farm Access: $50*

*Photographers may schedule multiple clients within their booked time. A semi-private farm access includes 1 hour of time + 1 client group. A "Golden Hour" semi-private farm access includes 2 hours of time + up to 3 client groups. Off Season Semi-Private farm access includes 1 hour of time + 1 client group. A surcharge of $25 per additional client group will be assessed and collected at the time of service. 

This helps us preserve the farm and maintain the grounds throughout the season.

2) Private Photography Farm Access

For photographers seeking a private experience:

-Peak Bloom Season (June 8–June 26)

• 1 Hour Farm Access: $150**
• Golden Hour (2 Hour Block): $400**
• Limited availability

-Off-Season Farm Access (July 8– December 17):

• 1 Hour Farm Access: $100**

**Photographers may schedule multiple clients within their booked time. A Peak-Bloom private farm access includes 1 hour of time + 2 client group. A "Golden Hour" private farm access includes 2 hours of time + up to 4 client groups. Off Season Semi-Private farm access includes 1 hour of time + 2 client groups. A surcharge of $25 per additional client group will be assessed and collected at the time of service. 

 

Before your visit we want to provide you with some information to make your time onsite productive, as well as let you and your clients know what to expect while you are here.

PARKING: 

When you arrive, follow signs for parking. Please remain in the parking area until 10 minutes prior to your scheduled session time so as not to disturb other photographers who may be onsite. At this time, you are welcome to check-in at our farm shop located across from the lavender field.

ARRIVAL AT THE FARM:

We encourage you and your clients to arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled session time. We schedule photography farm access back to back so are not able to extend access times in case that someone is running late. All photographers and their client groups must check in at the farm shop. 

If you have any questions about your farm access once you arrive, feel free to reach out by phone or come into the shop. Once your time starts, you are welcome to head into the flower fields or natural farm areas. 

GENERAL GUIDELINES & POLICIES:

To protect our farm and ensure a great experience for everyone, all photographers and clients must follow these guidelines:

• No picking, laying/stepping on, or trampling lavender.
• If you would like a bouquet for your photo shoot, they are available for purchase in the shop. 
• Stay within designated paths and photo areas.
• No furniture, props, smoke bombs, fireworks, confetti, or large installations.
• No smoking or any kind of fire on the property at any time.
• No pets unless pre-approved.
• Photographer is responsible for client behavior at all times.
• Please keep an eye on children in the parking area as there can be a lot of vehicles coming and going at the same time.
• Children must remain with their parent or guardian the entire time they are here.
• The farm has a lot of uneven ground. Use caution when walking the property.
• We recommend closed-toed shoes for your protection.
• Be aware that there are also bees and other critters that visit the farm. Bees especially love flowers!
• In the summer it can be very hot and humid, we recommend having water with you.
• One client group allowed in the field per photographer at a time during semi-private sessions. The farm store will be open for waiting client groups to check-in and they can enter the field when their photographer is ready.
• We schedule multiple sessions every day. Please be courteous to the other photographers who are coming onsite by wrapping up your sessions within your allotted window.
• Please be respectful of the property. This is our home.

By booking, you acknowledge and agree to all farm policies.

RESCHEDULE & CANCELLATION POLICY:

Rescheduling and cancellation must be done at least two weeks prior to your reserved time slot. Many photographers want to book with us to get photos taken at the farm. We want to be respectful to all. If inclement weather arises we will make our best effort to find a time to reschedule. If we are unable to find a new time that works for all parties, we will refund the session fee.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:

We always hope for perfect weather for photo sessions, but we know that weather happens. We make our final decision on rescheduling a session 2 hours prior to your start time. 

Inclement weather DOES NOT include:

-sunshine, overcast/cloudy skies, cool/warm temperatures, wet ground

Inclement weather DOES include:

-temperatures over 100 degrees F, active rainstorms, severe weather watches/warnings

ADDITIONALLY:

Narrow Gate Farm reserves the right to change its policies at any time. As this is an active farm and personal residence, we may be outside working on the farm while you are here. We make every effort to ensure we will not interfere with your session.  We will begin harvesting lavender slowing throughout June in order to maintain premium dried bouquets, however, there will be plenty of areas with uncut plants for beautiful lavender pictures. 

Lavender bloom timing, field appearance, and crop conditions are subject to weather, seasonal patterns, and other factors outside our control. By booking a session, clients acknowledge that field conditions may vary and Narrow Gate Farm Company is not liable for delayed blooms, reduced blooms, or crop damage caused by natural or seasonal conditions. No specific bloom level, color intensity, or field appearance is guaranteed. If field conditions are determined to be unsuitable for photography, we will make reasonable efforts to offer a rebooking opportunity during the same or following season based on availability; however, no refunds will be issued.

No specific bloom level, color intensity, or field appearance is guaranteed.