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Personal Photography and Videography
Park visitors are welcome to take photographs and/or videos on designated park paths and picnic areas during normal operating hours (daily, sunrise-sunset). All participants must stay in designated areas at all times and no items, props or materials may be placed in areas that interfere with regular park use.
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Professional Photography and Photo Sessions
  • A permit is required for a business to conduct professional photography sessions within the parks.
  • An application must be competed and submitted for review and approval.
    • Allow five (5) business days for processing from date of application submittal.
  • Photography permits may be obtained for either Daily or Annual use.
  • Photography Permits are for Private Professional Photography Sessions.
    • ​​Engagement, marriage proposal or couples photos
    • ​Group or family portraits
    • ​Life milestone photos (birthdays, anniversaries, etc)
    • ​Personal portfolio photos
    • ​School projects
  • Daily Photography permit
    • ​$50.00 plus tax
    • ​Valid for a single photography session for up to three (3) hours at one park location.
  • Annual Photography permit
    • ​​$150.00 plus tax
    • ​Valid January 1 through December 31 of the calendar year they are purchased.
    • ​Fees are NOT prorated.
    • ​Allows for multiple day sessions at multiple parks with multiple clients.
    • ​Sessions may not exceed three (3) hours per day, per park.
    • ​Permit covers only one photographer. Businesses using multiple photographers will need to obtain a separate permit for each photographer.
Commercial Photography and Filming
The following includes, but is not limited to categories that are considered to be commercial projects and must meet specific requirements:
  • Photos that appear in advertisements, calendars, catalogs, guidebooks, magazines, or other published print.
  • Filming for educational, instructional, or documentary videos, television advertisements and commercials, television programs, infomercials, and movies
  • Permits for use of parks, associated fees and scheduling are coordinated through the FTC.
  • Groups or individuals interested in scheduling a commercial photography or film shoot at a county park should contact the Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission at 561-233-1000​

Application Submission – Photography Permit Application
  • Annual Photography Applications can be submitted via:
    • ​Email: parksphoto@pbcgov.org
    • ​Fax: 561-963-6725
    • ​​In-person: Customer Service Office, John Prince Park, 2700 6th Avenue South, Lake Worth FL 33461
      (Business Hours: Mon – Fri, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, excluding holidays) Office Phone: 561-966-6611

  • ​Daily Photography Applications specific to Riverbend Park can be submitted via:
    • ​Email: riverbendpark@pbcgov.org
    • ​Fax: 561-575-0451
    • ​In-person: Riverbend Park, 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter, FL 33478
      (please call 561-746-6489 to arrange drop off)

  • Daily Photography Applications for all other Park locations can be submitted via:
    • ​Email: parksphoto@pbcgov.org​
    • ​Fax: 561-963-6725
    • In-person: Customer Service Office, John Prince Park, 2700 6th Avenue South, Lake Worth, FL 33461
      (Business Hours: Mon – Fri 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, excluding holidays) Office Phone: 561-966-6611