Photography & Filming at The Flower Fields
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch provide a breathtaking backdrop for capturing cherished moments. To preserve the beauty of our fields and ensure an enjoyable experience for all guests, all professional portrait photography sessions must be booked exclusively through The Flower Fields. Outside professional photographers are not permitted.
General Photography Guidelines
To ensure the safety of our guests and the protection of our blooms, we ask that all visitors follow these guidelines when taking photos:
- Guests may bring personal cameras, phones, and tripods for casual photography.
- Operation or use of any drones, unmanned aircraft/flying systems, and remotely controlled flying machines, motorized or not, is strictly prohibited.
- Please stay on designated pathways and do not enter flower beds, growing fields, or mulched areas. Remain on pathways at all times. Do not handle plants, flowers, plant labels or containers.
- The Flower Fields® image and logo are registered trademarks. You may NOT sell or use images for commercial purposes, including but not limited to print, broadcast or web advertising without prior written approval
If you are interested in a professional, commercial, or media photography session, please review the options below.
Photography & Filming: Select Your Session
Book a Professional Session with Us
Capture breathtaking moments in a vibrant, one-of-a-kind setting—now easier than ever with our in-house photographer!
All professional photography sessions are seamlessly booked directly through The Flower Fields with our exclusive in-house photographer, Robin Barrett. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or simply want stunning portraits, our streamlined booking process ensures a stress-free experience.
Perfect for: Families, friends, individuals, couples, maternity, engagements, seniors, quinceañeras, newborns, graduations, and headshots.
- One-Hour Professional Photo Session: $595
✔️ Up to 5 people (entry included)
✔️ 10-15 retouched high-resolution images with print release
✔️ Expertly selected photo locations
✔️ Additional participants: $25 per person + entrance fee
✔️ Extended sessions available upon request
Ready to Book? Please fill out the Book Your Shoot form below
There are 3 main types of shoots. Personal/portrait shoots, commercial, or media. Please click on the three categories below for more information.
Personal/Portrait Photography
- Personal/portrait shoots include, but are not limited to, portraits, family, engagement, wedding, maternity, graduation, quinceanera etc. and will be executed by The Flower Fields’ in-house photographer (no outside photographers are allowed onsite at any time).
- The Flower Fields will be open to the general public during your shoot and no one may enter the growing beds or flower beds at any time. A private area cannot be reserved.
- Photo/video shoots in this category will be charged a location fee of $595 per session, to be paid in advance. This fee covers up to 1 hour of shooting, entrance for 5 people, and 10-15 retouched high-resolution images. Any additional people will be charged admission plus the possibility of additional fees.
- Time slots and dates are based on availability, but mornings are preferred.
- Credit must be given to The Flower Fields whenever the images are published or posted.
- Please contact Taylor Moss at Taylor@carltas.com for more information.
Commercial Photography
- Covers any portfolio photographs/videos, photographs/videos to be published or to advertise or promote goods or services, photographs/videos in connection with any business or non-profit organization, photography/video involving models, clothing changes, props, or extra equipment other than a tripod and standard flash.
- The Flower Fields will be open to the general public during your shoot.
- Shoots in this category will be charged a location fee based on time, number of people, and space required.
- Not later than 10 days before the scheduled photo session, Photographer/Videographer will provide CBR with a certificate of insurance with specific additionally insureds required.
- Credit must be given to The Flower Fields whenever the images are published or posted.
- Please contact Joni Miringoff at Joni@carltas.com for more information
Media Photography
- All media sessions, including any content intended for paid internet or social media campaigns, print, radio, television or film, must be pre-approved and scheduled. All media requests will be handled separately from all other photography/videography and on a case-by-case basis.
- The Flower Fields will be open to the general public during your shoot.
- Credit must be given to The Flower Fields whenever the images are published or posted.
- Please contact Stephanie Barba at Stephaniebarba@bastionagency.com for more information
Book Your Shoot
