Yes. Any professional or commercial videography or photography session requires a permit. This includes sessions for online businesses, influencer content, brand promotions, catalogs, commercials, or other projects intended for wide distribution.

Commercial project rates start at $250 and may increase depending on the scale, setup needs, and impact on the property. All commercial sessions require prior approval.

Please contact the Farm Director at info@agritopiafarm.com to discuss your project and receive a custom quote.

• Professional permits are for sessions using professional equipment (like DSLRs, lighting gear, etc.) and/or involving payment or services in exchange for content for personal milestones/celebrations such as family portraits, engagement photos, or senior sessions.

• Commercial permits are for projects used to promote or represent a business, brand, product, or public platform. This includes influencer content, ad campaigns, product shoots, and similar work.

If you're unsure which applies, reach out to our team at: photography@agritopiafarm.com, we are happy to help clarify!

This environment is something that the business owners and operators take pride in on a daily basis. The Farm staff and additional outside contractors spend numerous hours, and a significant amount of money for organically maintaining this property every week. In addition, your contribution directly supports the Arizona Urban Agriculture Foundation.

All public areas are available for photography sessions. This includes the walking paths around the farm and the Community Garden (please stay on the path in the Community Garden and do not go into the individual plots). The common areas around the business are included as well, but please be aware of others and respectful they will be using the space as well.

The orchard area is completely off limits! We only allow photographers in to the orchard area with a special permit on select days. The row crop fields surrounded by the white fencing are off limits. Both of these areas are designated private property with various warning signs. Please be respectful that this is a working farm and not all areas are designated for use by photographers.

If you’ve purchased a Single Day Permit, you’re welcome to photograph in permitted public areas anytime from sunrise to sunset on the date listed on your receipt.

For special permits, like our Orchard Permit, available time slots will be clearly outlined at checkout and in your confirmation email. These permits often include early morning or late afternoon access for best light and minimal disruption.

We do allow a few small, pack-in/pack-out items like lightweight blankets, handheld signs, or comfort items that won’t leave a trace on the farm.

However, larger props and items that could disrupt our space or organic standards are not permitted. This includes (but isn’t limited to):

• Furniture

• Stationary backdrops

• Balloons

• Confetti or flower petals

• Bird seed

• Cakes or “cake smash” setups

Photographers may also bring a small wagon for gear and a portable stool, as long as everything is easy to transport and remove after the session.

If you’re unsure whether something is allowed, please email us at photography@agritopiafarm.com before your session.

Congratulations! However, we are an exclusive wedding venue and carry a list of preferred wedding photographers. For this reason we do not allow outside wedding shoots on the farm unless you are having your wedding hosted here. A wedding shoot would be defined as a couple clearly dressed in wedding attire having their picture taken.

We ask that all dogs that are brought to the farm are kept on a leash and stay out of the areas that are specifically marked regarding pets. Pets are not allowed in the community garden or the orchard. Pets are allowed leashed in the common areas and walking paths.