Magic Gardens Studio Photo/ Video Shoots

The Magic Gardens Studio (1002 Watkins Street) is available for use for  photo and video shoots. See rules and details below and fill out a photo shoot request form to book.

A couple hugs and smiles in the middle of a room with mosaicked walls.
Photo by Wide Eyed Studio

Please note that the Magic Gardens Studio is a working studio space. Guests are expected to respect and work around any materials, furniture, and/or tools being stored and used in the building. 

  1. Photo/ Video shoots must occur between the hours of 9:00 – 5:00 PM only on weekdays and are subject to availability
  2. All Photo/ Video shoots must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.
  3. Equipment such as tripods and reflectors are allowed but must be used with care. Please submit a list of equipment in your photo shoot request form.
  4. Groups of 15 or more persons require special written permission.
  5. All members of the party and the photographers must abide by our Rules & Policies, which includes refraining from touching the mosaicked walls and sculptures.
  6. A nonrefundable deposit of $50 is due to book a Photo/ Video shoot. A fee of $100/half hour is due after finishing the shoot.
  7. Photo/ Video shoots do not have access to non-public areas of the Magic Gardens Studio, which includes the second floor and the kiln room.
  8. Photo/ Video shoots containing lewd or graphic material, or disrespectful content or language are not allowed.
  9. No artworks, furniture, or tools can be moved or rearranged without permission.

For questions regarding our photography policy, please contact our Events & Marketing Manager at events@phillymagicgardens.org.