Private Photography Sessions
Please read the following Consent and Policy Acknowledgement then complete the form below.
Session Description:
Professional and amateur photographers welcome. Participants may enter selected enclosures only. Photographers may be onsite during the hours of their scheduled appointment only.
Session Fees (based on one photographer):
Photography Half-Day Pass for one selected half day for non-members: $100
General Conditions for Photographing Birds at Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy:
Staff members reserve the right to approach photographers on Conservancy property about their work. If photographers are not complying with the stated policy or have not sought permission to take professional photographs of the birds or physical site, they will be asked to return their equipment to their vehicle before enjoying the rest of their visit.
Our Aviculturists reserve the right to decide which exhibits are open or closed based on nesting, aggression, or animal well-being.
Feeding, touching, or harassment of any birds is strictly prohibited.
The sale of photographs of videos under the Ripley name and logo is prohibited.
With prior approval, publications may be posted with the acknowledgment of Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy in the credits of the publication.
Ripley reserves the right to use any photographs or videos taken at the Conservancy for marketing use with proper credit given to photographer.
Photography of adjoining property is strictly prohibited.
Cancellations (For Private Photography Sessions Only):
Photographers must notify RWC if they will not be able to attend their selected day.
Refunds may be requested in cases of inclement weather which results in school closures.
Make ups may be rescheduled if approved by Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy’s staff if the appointment is cancelled due to weather or other circumstances, in the case that a refund has not been given.
Must give cancellation notice 24 hours in advance.
General Consent and Liability:
I grant permission to Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy for the use of the photograph(s) &/or video or electronic media images taken for the use of publications, news releases, online, and in any other form of communications related to the mission of Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy.
The Conservancy does not guarantee the results of any photography session since we are at the mercy of working with live birds and unpredictable weather conditions.
I agree to the conditions outlined above and hereby acknowledge that Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy and its staff shall not be held liable for any injuries I may sustain nor any damage to property or equipment I may incur during my time at Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy.
Staff members reserve the right to approach photographers on Conservancy property about their work. If photographers are not complying with the above or have not sought permission to take professional photographs of the birds or physical site, they will be asked to return their equipment to their vehicle before enjoying the rest of their visit.
Our Aviculturists reserve the right to decide which exhibits are open or closed based on nesting, aggression or animal well-being. Thank you for your understanding!