Step into a world of serenity and beauty with a photoshoot at the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix. Nestled in a tranquil oasis in the middle of downtown Phoenix, this garden offers Japanese aesthetics, providing an idyllic backdrop for your most cherished moments.
Whether you're celebrating an engagement or graduation, capturing family memories, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat for a portrait session, the Japanese Garden offers a diverse array of locations to capture your special moments.
Photoshoot Policies
- Photo Shoots must be reserved with 14 business days' advance notice.
- Payment and signed contract are due at the time of reservation.
- Photographers must check in with the designated staff member before they begin their photography session and check out when they leave.
- Photographers and models may take photographs outside the path, but may not climb trees, stand in the water, or alter the Garden's landscape (e.g. moving rocks, breaking branches, etc).
- The use of photography equipment is allowed, but props (e.g. chairs, free-standing elements) are subject to approval by the Japanese Friendship Garden staff.
- Use of images for commercial, advertising, or promotional purposes requires pre-approval by the Garden staff.
- All uses of images in print, web, broadcast, or any other public medium require a location credit.
- All Garden Etiquette applies during your shoot.
- No drones are permitted.
- The Garden reserves the right to determine the propriety of any photo activity in the Garden and may choose to discontinue the activity of any individual or group if the Garden Etiquette and Photography Policies are not being observed.
- Please review our Garden's Photo Policy for more detailed information.
âÂÂFee:
- $300/hour
- Payment and a signed contract are due at time of reservation.
The fee includes one hour and up to 10 people for the photoshoot.
All photoshoots are staffed with one of our friendly and knowledgeable Garden staff.
A staff member will meet you at the front of the Garden at the time of your reservation. They will review our Garden Etiquette, provide any direction you may need and supervise the shoot at all times.