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PHOTOGRAPHERS, INFLUENCERS AND PHOTO POLICY

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VISITOR CONSENT

Dave’s Pumpkin Patch may photograph, film, or videotape visitors for educational and promotional purposes. By visiting the Patch, you consent to the use of your likeness, voice, or video image for these purposes.

 

PRIVACY AND VISITOR EXPERIENCE

Please be mindful that you're photography or video activities respect the needs and privacy of other visitors and do not distract staff from their primary duties. Photographers and videographers must not impede visitor traffic flow, obstruct operations, interfere with patrons, block entrances, exits, or walkways, or otherwise endanger the safety of the Patch, its visitors, or employees.

 

The Patch reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to withhold and/or withdraw permission to photograph or videotape on its premises if it is a disruption and/or is perceived that it might endanger staff or other guests.

 

EQUIPMENT, LIVE-STREAMING and INFLUENCERS

 

  • Only hand-held equipment may be used. No tripods, monopods, or other stationary auxiliary equipment such as lighting and cables are permitted in the Patch.

  • Selfie sticks are not allowed

  • Live streaming is permitted in the Patch, subject to the same conditions described above. We ask that live broadcasts respect the privacy of other visitors, and that staff not be interviewed or otherwise engaged in a way that takes them away from their primary job duties.  We also request tagging location as Dave’s Pumpkin Patch.

  • For the safety of everyone involved, drones are not allowed at the Patch.

 

COMMERCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY

 

All commercial film, video, or photo production requires prior consent and reservation. Commercial productions include but are not limited to any activity that results in a film, video, or photograph being sold; or any activity involving filming or photography for which crew and/or talent is paid. This includes non-profit and student productions.

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PHOTOGRAPHER FEE PAYMENT

A $75.00 photographer fee is required per family brought to the farm by a professional or amateur photographer. A “family” is defined as a group of one or more persons that are participating in the same photo shoot. A “professional” or "amateur" photographer is defined as one who shoots photos with the intent of delivering them to a client or friend/family member, whether for profit or not. We accept cash or checks. No deposit is required. No payments will be accepted prior to the day of your appointment. Paying the photographer fee does not guarantee that you will have the property to yourself. Appointments are scheduled during normal business hours only.

 

OCTOBER APPOINTMENTS

Appointments must be booked in advance using our online form below. The photographer and their clients are required to pay the public wristband/ticket fee where applicable. The photographer must check in at the cashier station. The photographer will sign the Photographer Agreement and submit payment to the cashier. Photographers must provide a valid Photo ID in exchange for an official photographer lanyard. The cashier will keep your ID on file during the duration of your shoot. Please meet your clients near the front entrance. Vierra Farms is not responsible for locating you or your clients at any time. Upon exiting, please return the photographer's lanyard to the cashier and pick up your photo ID.

 

AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT DATES

 The only appointments available are those listed on the online form. No additional dates will be added throughout the season. We do not offer any advanced dates for free promotional shoots.

 

CANCELLATIONS AND RESCHEDULING

There is no penalty for cancellations or no-shows. If you would like to reschedule, please submit a new request form at xxx. There is no need to notify us about a canceled or rescheduled appointment.

 

DECEMBER APPOINTMENTS

 The photographer must check in at the cashier station. The photographer will sign the Photographer Agreement and submit payment to the cashier. The photographer must provide a valid Photo ID in exchange for an official photographer lanyard. The cashier will keep your ID on file during the duration of your shoot. Please meet your clients near the front entrance. Vierra Farms is not responsible for locating you or your clients at any time. Upon exiting, please return the photographer's lanyard to the cashier and pick up your photo ID.

 

WHERE YOU CAN SHOOT

Keep out of homes, backyards, buildings, farm equipment, the orchard, and all areas posted “no trespassing”.

 

PROPS

All props must be small enough to carry in from the parking lot. Vehicles are not permitted to drive onto the property to drop off props. The use of furniture or prop areas is allowed.  Under no circumstances are photographers or guests allowed to move or remove props from our decorated areas. 

 

PROHIBITED ITEMS

No alcohol, glitter, or confetti. No boudoir photography sessions will be allowed. Please be respectful of our farm and refrain from littering.

 

PETS

Well-behaved pets are allowed and must be kept on a leash at all times. Please clean up after your pet.

 

CAUTION

Be aware of bugs, tree stumps, live animals, moving vehicles, and other environmental hazards. Vierra Farms, Dave’s Pumpkin Patch, is not responsible for any injuries sustained or lost, stolen, or damaged items.

 

WE WILL PROVIDE A COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHER TO SIGN AND ACCEPT PAYMENT UPON ARRIVAL ON THE APPOINTMENT DATE ONLY.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and identity agreement.

 

In consideration of participation in the activity of the jumping pillow, princess castle, hay maze, hay pyramid, rope climb, haunted maze, corn maze, tractor train, hay ride, Pumpkin Patch, pumpkin chunkin, and any other activities at Dave’s pumpkin patch. I represent that I understand the nature of these activities, and then I am qualified in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activities. I acknowledge that I believe in event conditions are unsafe, I will immediately discontinue participation in the activities.

 

I fully understand these activities, involve the risk of serious, bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis, and death, which may be caused by my own actions, or in actions, Those of others participating in the event, the conditions in which the event takes place, or the negligence of the release is named: and that there may be other risks, either not known to me, or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I fully accept and assume all such risks and responsibility for losses, cost and damages I incur as a result of my participation in these activities.

 

I, on behalf of myself, my personal representative representatives, and my heirs, hereby voluntarily agree to release, waive, discharge, hold harmless, defend and indemnify Dave’s Pumpkin Patch, and their owners, agents, officers, and employees from any, and all claims, actions or losses for bodily injury, property, damage, wrongful death, loss of services, or otherwise, which may arise out of my use of these activities or equipment on my participation and all activities stated, I specifically understand that I am releasing, discharging, and waiving any claims or actions that I may have presently or in the future for the negligent acts or another, or other conduct by the owners, agents, officers, or employees of Dave’s Pumpkin Patch.

 

I have read the release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and identity agreement, and I understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and I have signed it freely, and without any inducement or assurance of any nature, and intend to be a complete and uncontrollable release, viability to the greatest extent, allowed by law, and agree, that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid, the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect.

 

The waiver is good for 60 days from the date below

 

Parental consent

 

And I, the minor's parent, and/or legal guardian, understand the nature of the above preference activities, and the minor’s experience and capabilities, and believe the minor to be qualified to participate in such activity. I hereby release, discharge, covenant, not to sue, and agree to identify and save and hold harmless each of the Releases from all liability, claims, demands, losses, or damages on the minor’s account caused or alleged to have been caused in whole or part of the negligence of the Releases, I will identify, save and hold harmless each of the Releases from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss liability, damage, or cost any Releasee may occur as the result of such claim. Release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and identity agreement.

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