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Record Your Most Treasured Moments

Our breathtaking grounds provide the perfect backdrop for your most cherished memories. Whether you’re taking graduation photos, planning an engagement shoot, or a family portrait, please read our guidelines before you head to Unity Village.

Permits Required

Professional/Commercial Photography

A permit is necessary for formal occasions like weddings, engagements, and graduations. This includes shoots with props, extra lighting, or specialized equipment. Additionally, a permit is required for photography intended to promote a business through advertisements or social media.

Personal Photography

You are welcome to take casual snapshots for personal use, but please avoid disrupting guests or scheduled events.

Closed Areas

Certain locations, such as the Fountain Courtyard, may be closed for private events on specific dates. Please check ahead to plan your visit.

Your Experience Matters

We are committed to providing the best experience at Unity Village. Our beautiful campus is designed to inspire. If you have questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to ask.

FAQs

Do You Need a Photo Pass?

You will need a photo pass for:

  • Paid photography services or client shoots
  • Using the space as a studio
  • Commercial, promotional, or advertising work
  • Selling images (including fine art or nature photography)
  • Formal posed portraits (weddings, engagements, family photos)

No photo pass is needed if:

  • You’re using a single-lens camera or phone
  • The photos are for personal use
  • Your group has fewer than 10 people
  • No props or professional equipment are involved

To ensure a positive experience, please follow these guidelines:

  • Restricted Areas: Stay out of restricted zones.
  • Traffic Flow: Don’t block movement of employees, vehicles, or visitors.
  • Residences: Avoid photography near private homes.
  • Attire: Wear appropriate clothing and ensure photo subjects do too; swimwear photography is not allowed.
  • Respect Nature: Don’t disturb flowers or plants.
  • Scheduled Events: No photography during weddings or other events.
  • Structures: Avoid sitting, standing, or lying on structures or railings.
  • Minors: Anyone under 18 must be with a parent or guardian.
  • Drones: Not allowed without prior approval.
  • Compliance: Failure to follow these rules may result in removal from the property.
  • Content Restrictions: Photography depicting illegal or prohibited actions is not allowed. Unity reserves the right to prohibit and require the removal of any images that do not align with our values.

All professional photographers must display an official “Approved Unity Photographer” badge while working on the property.

  • First Inquiry: Informational warning and acknowledgment.
  • Second Inquiry: Possible trespassing charges and removal from Unity Village.

Visit the front desk at the Unity Village Hotel and Conference Center to get your badge.

Badge Options:

  • 1-Day Pass
  • Annual Pass (If you get an annual pass later, any amount you’ve paid for day passes will be deducted.)

Payment & Processing: We accept cash, checks, and credit cards. Passes are issued immediately upon payment.

  • Annual Pass: $500 (valid for one calendar year)
  • Half-Year Pass: $250 (available after June 30)
  • Day Pass: $100

A permit is required for commercial use of images taken at Unity Village. Please credit them as follows: “Location: Unity Village, Missouri (unityvillage.org).”

For social media, tag us:

  • All annual passes expire on December 31.
  • If a day pass isn’t returned, it will automatically upgrade to an annual pass at the current rate.
  • If paying by cash or check, we’ll hold a valid driver’s license in exchange for the day pass, returned upon its return.
  • All proceeds from badge sales support the upkeep of our grounds.

Discover Unity Village:
Your Next Event Destination 

Experience the perfect blend of elegance and natural beauty at Unity Village, where every event is extraordinary. Contact us today to explore our versatile spaces and start planning an unforgettable gathering. 

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