The word “picturesque” is used to describe places that look good in a picture, and there are few locations in Miami that are more picturesque than Vizcaya. We are proud to provide the setting for souvenir snapshots, professional portraits, and commercial photography and film shoots. The menu of photographic options available at Vizcaya is described below.

Personal Photography
Personal Portraits by Professional Photographers
Commercial Still Photography and Filming Permits

Personal Photography
Visitors to Vizcaya are welcome to take photographs or videos in the gardens only. Photographs and videos are not permitted in the Main House or the Café and Shop for the benefit of other visitors and to protect our collections. The Vizcaya Café and Shop offers photographs, postcards, videos, and other materials that abundantly illustrate the interiors of the Main House.

Personal Portraits by Professional Photographers
Photography permits are available for individuals who wish to use Vizcaya as the setting for personal photo portraits by professional photographers, including quinceañeras, couples, or others celebrating a special time. Permits allow photography outside of the Main House only and are sold at our ticket booth from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, daily (except Dec. 25).

The fee is $125 plus 7% sales tax and provides admission to the gardens only for up to 6 people, including the photographer. There is a $12 fee for each additional person over the initial group of 6.

Vizcaya welcomes its personal photo clients to return and enjoy the Museum under more relaxed circumstances by providing 2 complimentary guest passes for each permit purchased

No reservations are required. Permit fees are non-refundable.
For questions about this type of photography permit, please contact Jessica Aguilar at jessica.aguilar@vizcayamuseum.org or 305-860-8421.

Commercial Still Photography and Filming Permits
Permits are available for commercial photography by advance reservation.

• Still Photo Fee: $2,500 plus 7% sales tax per day (8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.).  
• Filming Fee:    $20,000 plus 7% sales tax per day (8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.).

Certificate of Insurance for Public Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage is required.  Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 South Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33129, must be named as additionally insured.  Please fax this documentation to 305-285-2004.

Major film and television shoots are approved on a case-by-case basis after submitting detailed request in writing. .

Permit fees are non-refundable and must be paid upon arrival of the crew. To make a reservation, contact Jessica Aguilar at jessica.aguilar@vizcayamuseum.org or 305-860-8421.

Click here for a complete list of rules for commercial still photography and filming at Vizcaya. (PDF - 16 KB)

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