Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park – Photography Permits

Photography Permits

Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park is a historic and picturesque 79-acre property in the heart of Montgomery County, Maryland. The park is owned and operated by Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Montgomery County Parks.

A paid photography permit is required for posed photography sessions held at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 9 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week.

A Photo Permit IS required when:

• Your photo session will be held between the hours of 9 am to 5 pm
• A photographer (professional or hobbyist) is accompanying you to take posed photos of you, your family or group.
• The primary purpose of your visit to WMCP is to capture photos of you, your family or group. This includes family portraits, engagements, wedding, Quinceanera, prom, and other life events.
• The primary purpose of your visit is to capture photos for promotional/commercial use for online and or print materials.
• You or any party member is wearing formal attire/costume/wedding attire.

Photo permit IS NOT required when:

• Your photo session will be completed by 9 am OR start after 5 pm
• Photos taken are personal mementos of your museum visit or attendance at a WMCP activity.

M-NCPPC, Montgomery County Parks Photography User Fees:

Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park is owned and operated by Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Montgomery County Parks. User fees help us achieve our mission to preserve, protect, educate, and care for the park’s historic structures and grounds. A photo permit provides you with non-exclusive use of Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park.

M-NCPPC User Fees Policy

Basic facilities, services, and programs (such as trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas), which appeal to a broad spectrum of the community, are supported by general tax dollars and are provided at no additional charge to residents. User Fees are charged for those facilities, services and programs which provide an individual benefit or exclusive use. User Fees may also be charged to balance use with capacity and demand, and to allocate scare resources. (Effective January 1, 2010, approved by M-NCPPC Planning Board, October 2009)

To Schedule A Photography Session

• Review pricing and policies in the WMCP Portrait Photography Permit Handout 2020
• Submit a completed Photography Session Request Form 1.2020fillable
• A minimum of 3 weeks advance reservation required. We do not guarantee availability for requests received less than 3 weeks in advance. Availability is dependent on WMCP’s scheduled programs, tours, events, photo sessions, and other scheduling factors.
• If your requested date/time is not available or if more information is needed, Woodlawn’s Reservations Office staff will contact you.
• Within 5 business days, you will receive an email confirmation with a payment deadline and link to ActiveMontgomery to pay online for your permit
• No photo session is scheduled or may be held without confirmation and payment received in full.

Contact: Woodlawn Reservations Office Hours Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm

301-929-5989 (#5 Reservations Office) or Email Woodlawn Rentals

Park Rules and Policies

All visitors must follow WMCP and Montgomery Parks rules and policies regardless of time of day or if a photo permit is required. Montgomery Parks staff and M-NCPPC Park Police reserve the right to ask any person to leave not following park rules and policies.

• Park grounds and parking areas are open sunrise to sunset only. Visitors are not permitted on the property before dawn or after dusk.
• Vehicle parking (including motorcycles) is permitted in designated parking lots only. Vehicles are not permitted on grass areas or blocking entrance/exits, driveways or pathways.
• Park visitors are not permitted to enter closed or restricted areas including buildings, pastures, fences, gated or locked areas.
• No blocking entrances, exits, driveways and pathways for park visitors. No trip hazards are allowed.
• No disturbance of park signage, amenities, facilities or structures without prior authorization.
• Alcohol and smoking are prohibited on park grounds and parking areas.
• Large props are prohibited such as benches, tables, chairs, couches, clothing racks, free-standing arches, etc.
• Do not disturb Park Police horses. The police horses not available for use in any photography session.
• Drone photography is prohibited.
• No commercial signage or solicitation is permitted.
• No large group gatherings without prior authorization.