Weekdays are reserved for area photographers to reserve the fields just for their clients. This allows for a more private photography session. This option is designed to be more economical for you and your clients. When you reserve the field, it's yours. You can have as many clients as you want during your scheduled time.
There are no restroom facilities available, and there will not be any farm staff or concessions available on weekdays. There is no power available at the sunflower field, but you are welcome to bring an inverter/generator if you need it to power your equipment.
You may only take photographs in the sunflower field. For your and your client's safety, please do not open any gates or go to any other areas of the farm.
It is up to you how to schedule your time in the field. The most sought-after photos are at sunset. You'll have around 45 minutes each evening to capture the photos with just the right light and the beautiful sunset behind the blooms. The sweet spot for these photos seems to be in the 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM range
If you would like to lower your admission price by providing some images that can be used for promotions next year, please reach out via email to discuss terms and conditions.
Additional frequently asked questions can be found here.
Professional photography is permitted and there’s no site fee when the fields are open to the public - you and your clients will just purchase entry tickets and you’re good to go. This option is available on Friday evenings and on weekends. If you select this route, I encourage you to purchase tickets in advance to avoid any sell-outs. A limited number of tickets per day per time slot are sold. No reflectors, flash boxes, tripods, props, or any other equipment that may get in the way of other guests is allowed in the fields Friday - Sunday.
NOTICE
Under West Virginia law, there may be limited liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism business if the injury or death results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to landscape, terrain, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity.