Photography and Videography Policy

Fallingwater visitors are welcome — and encouraged! — to take personal-use photos and video to remember and share their visit. For the safety of the sensitive landscape, staff, and visitors, the following guidelines must be observed.

Visitors may:

• Take photos and video for private, noncommercial use outside on the grounds.
• Take photos without a flash at the direction of the tour guide for private, noncommercial use inside the house.
• Use handheld cameras, smartphones, and tablets.
• Use stabilization devices (tripods, monopods) or selfie sticks when outside.
• Post images and video from their visit on personal social media sites. (Tag @VisitFallingwater for a chance to be featured on Fallingwater’s social media channels!)
• Book a wedding at the Barn at Fallingwater and have a couple’s photo session on the Fallingwater site. 

Visitors may NOT:

• Bring bulky camera bags or equipment. All photography equipment must adhere to Fallingwater’s bag (not exceeding 10x10x3 inches or 25x25x8cm) policy.
• Use stabilization devices (tripods, monopods) or selfie sticks inside the house or indoor exhibits.
• Sell or publish the images.
• Use images of Fallingwater to promote any product or service.
• Enter restricted areas cordoned off with stanchions or other barriers.
• Disrupt other visitors or block walkways when taking photographs.
• Use Fallingwater as a setting or backdrop for formal photography sessions, including but not limited to engagement and graduation photos. Commercial photographers may not photograph clients at Fallingwater.
• Use drones on the property. This prohibition extends to any drone launched or operated from Fallingwater property, as well as drones launched from private property outside of Fallingwater but flying over Fallingwater boundaries and/or above Fallingwater facilities.

Fallingwater reserves the right to restrict photography at any time in any location. Fallingwater staff have the authority to approach and verify the intent of photography to ensure compliance with the photography policy. Failure to adhere to these guidelines or staff direction may result in being asked to cease all photography or leave the premises.

Fallingwater visitors may be included in photography or videography during their time on site. Visitors grant the right for their images to be used in promotional materials and in all formats of media.  All images shall be the property of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy.