When no permit is required
Recreational photography: informal photos taken for personal use and enjoyment.
Professional photography: the photographer is compensated for their work or charged for their services or final product. Photography may include but is not limited to: landscape, still life, senior portraits, family portraits, team portraits, birthday or holiday portraits, prom photos, engagement, and wedding photos. This final product is not used to market a good or service; for example, a car commercial.
Exception: Rock Ledge Ranch (see below)
Drone photography is ONLY permitted with expressed written consent from Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services.
When a permit is required
Commercial: photos or videos that advertise or market a product, service, event, or destination; real estate photography; non-editorial print or television media; or other commercial uses.
Drone photography: photos or videos taken for any purpose from a drone. Drone photography is prohibited unless you have a permit (Drone Policy). Click here for additional information.
Rock Ledge Ranch: Use of the site for portrait or professional photography requires a permit. Visit RockLedgeRanch.Com for more information.
Apply for a Commercial Film/Photography Permit
A Commercial Film/Photography Permit is required for any commercial still or video photography in a City of Colorado Springs public right-of-way or City park.