Photography

House Kinlands is a highly-requested location for photoshoots because of its gorgeous landscape, filtered light, seasonal blooms, and high-quality wares. Both the cottage and the big house are ideal studio settings and can be booked for professional photography and videography.

Our tranquil setting and inviting atmosphere provide an ideal backdrop for any self-guided shoot. Whether you're creating fresh product photography, wanting a beautiful setting for your wedding photography, or creating lifestyle photography or a nature-based business, House Kinlands offers the perfect space to bring your vision to life.

the DETAILS

  • We charge $350 as a photography/studio fee, and require a one-night stay for the cottage or a two-night stay for the Big House (depending on which you're staying in/using)

  • We also require that the images shared on social media share a location or person tag with @housekinlands

  • We love having images shared, but don't require it

  • If you’re renting the cottage, overnight accomodations for 2 guests is included

  • If you’re renting the big house, overnight accomodations for up to 10 guests is included

  • House Kinlands is proud to pay its employees a living wage, tips, service charges, gratuities and administrative fees are not requested.

 FAQs and Agreement Terms

 
  • We evaluate requests for professional photography and videography on a case by case basis depending on availability. We charge a $350 photography/studio fee and require a stay in either the big house or the cottage. If you are using the cottage as your studio, we require a one-night stay, and if you are using the big house we require a two-night stay.

  • Think of House Kinlands as your studio and lodging. We’ll have a beautiful space, comfortable beds, and a beautiful yard for you to use, and everything else is a blank canvas. You are welcome to use our kitchen wares, and the space, and depending on your vision you’ll need to bring your own props.

  • At House Kinlands we believe that the land is beautiful in its own right. We try to keep all the decorations very minimal and simple. With that being said, we understand that your shoot is unique. Any extra decorations, props or special requests need to be approved one week prior to the event. Requests will not be approved for glitter, confetti, tape or wall hangings, or moving of any existing furniture, decor or installations.

  • AGREEMENT TERMS

    SESSION FEES:

    Client agrees to pay the Photographer fee which is due at the time of booking. The session fee is an additional charge, and does not reserves the stay. The dates for your shoot must be selected at the time of booking and cannot be changed/adjusted.

    RESPECT OF PROPERTY:

    When using House Kinlands as a studio, House Kinlands is entering into an agreement with the Photographer. It is the Photographer's responsibility to ensure Client's attending with Photographer are respectful of all property. If anything is damaged during session, it is the Photographer's responsibility to notify House Kinlands and pay for damages.

    AVAILABLE SPACES:

    Depending on which property you are booking, different parts of the land are open to you. For the cottage, the shoots are limited to the inside of the cottage, the garden, and the east side of the yard. For the Big House, the shoots are limited to the inside of the Big House, the garden, and both the west and north sides of the yard. Please be respectful of any other guests who are staying the other property.

    The following areas are not open to photograph:

    • Inside the barn

    • Inside the dairy parlor

    • Inside the Owner’s Closet

    • Inside the barn on the opposite side of the road to the west.

    • Behind any closed door or gate

    RESCHEDULING:

    Photography bookings are limited, therefore, we are not offering refunds once a time slot has been purchased. We recognize that scheduling conflicts arise, while date changes are not guaranteed, we may be able to make adjustments in the schedule by switching dates. We require 5 business days notice prior to any registration adjustments. Any requests outside of the allotted time will not be accommodated.

    CANCELLATION:

    Photographer understands that by entering into this agreement The Kinlands is foregoing other bookings. In the event of a cancellation of the sessions/agreement by Client, the amounts paid are non-refundable. Forty-eight hours notice of cancellation is appreciated.

    WEATHER:

    If it is not possible for a session to take place at a scheduled time due to inclement weather it is up to the Photographer’s discretion to reschedule the session.

    COOPERATION/NO SHOWS:

    House Kinlands is not responsible if Client and/or key individuals fail to appear or cooperate during photography sessions.

    LIMIT OF LIABILITY:

    In consideration of allowing the participation in House Kinlands activities, while on the premises and property, the participants, for themselves, and/or being the legal and acting guardian of participant(s), acting on behalf of the participant(s), release and hold harmless House Kinlands and its owners, employees, and agents of and from any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action whatsoever, arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by the participant and/or the undersigned, while in or upon the premises upon which House Kinlands is conducted, or any premises under the control and supervision of The Kinlands, its owners, officers, employees, or agents or in route to or from any of the said premises, or while at any premises or place when activities sponsored by or participated in by The Kinlands its owners, officers, agents, or employees.

    By purchasing the Photographer Access Pass, the photographer is agreeing to these terms and conditions.

  • $800 additional cleaning fee if any of the following occurs:

    • Furniture is moved

    • Dishes are not cleaned

    • Removal of any props, decor, etc.

    • Trash is not cleaned up