UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens

The gardens are beautiful this time of year. Please join Clarke Cochran as he leads a group into the gardens of UNC- Charlotte https://gardens.charlotte.edu
Information from garden personnel:

Thank you for choosing to photograph at the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens!
Your request for a Photoshoot at the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens has been APPROVED. You have been placed on our calendar for all Garden Staff and Campus Police for approval . Please ensure you have your credentials on hand if asked. Thank you.

Please read, abide by the following rules, and retain this email as evidence of authorization:
Date of photoshoot –4/15/2023
Time — 8am – 11am
Fee: $50.00 Total for the group. Per person amount depends on number of participants.
No fee for parking
Area/Location – All Outdoor Gardens **Please note that contributions & approval does not actually reserve the space you are interested in using and other guests may be moving through the gardens at the same time your photoshoot is occurring.

(The Outdoor Gardens are open DAILY from dawn until dusk. The Greenhouse is CLOSED currently for remodeling.)

Staff member authorizing shoot — April Allan Faucette

Please read ALL rules and regulations below.
***Because of COVID-19 we have had to alter some of our policies that you need to be aware of. There are no indoor facilities available inside Greenhouses, including bathrooms and water fountains. Bathrooms are available in another building on campus.

Parking is available along the Greenhouse glass wall at 9090 Craver Road, but you may need to use the East Deck if our few spaces fill up. Parking is also available in LOT 5 ON WEEKENDS ONLY.

*We request a one time contribution of $50 for photography sessions which can be accomplished online using our photography donation site here:
Please enter 50.00 in the box in the link below.

https://ecom.charlotte.edu/C21561_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=1171&SINGLESTORE=true

*If you are considering having more shoots at the Gardens over the next year then you might consider a photography membership which includes many benefits including a tour of the Gardens to help you find the best location for your next session: Register with Link below.

Supporting Photographer Membership

We no longer accept cash on-site and we do not provide refunds, but we do allow make-up sessions. Please read ALL rules and regulations below.
Any damage to property or failure to follow the rules of the Gardens will result in an additional charge of at least $200. Additionally, any damage exceeding $200 will be reported to campus police.

For registration details and posting of photos, click on button below.