French Lick Resort is a beautiful 3,200-acre property with many picture-perfect settings. For the consideration of our guests, we appreciate your cooperation with our photography policy.
General Information
Hotel guests are welcome to take photographs and videos for personal use* in public areas where photography is permitted.
* Personal photographs and videos are not permitted to be used for commercial purposes.
Professional Photography
Pre-arranged approval is required for professional photography at the resort, which includes French Lick Springs Hotel, West Baden Springs Hotel, Valley Tower Hotel, French Lick Casino, The Stables at French Lick Resort, and the Pete Dye, Donald Ross, Valley Links and Sand Creek golf courses. Professional photography includes, but is not limited to, formal posed photography such as family, engagement, graduation and senior pictures as well as commercial and catalogue photography.
This policy also applies to any photos taken by amateur photographers acting in the role of a professional photographer.
If you wish to have professional photography taken at the resort, a Photography Permit Request must be submitted; please see the form at the bottom of this page. For consideration, a formal request must be submitted at least one week prior to the proposed shooting date. Approval or denial will be given after the consideration process.
Upon arrival to the resort, photographers should notify hotel concierge about their intention to conduct a photography session or to request an approved session. This policy allows our staff to be aware and assists the photographer in minimizing disturbances from guests or other staff members.
Commercial Photography & Media
Photos taken at French Lick Resort cannot be sold, published, reproduced, transferred, distributed or otherwise commercially exploited without the written consent of management.
*Weddings and photographers hired for events at the resort are exempt from this rule. The wedding rental contract includes the photography fee. Wedding photographers must sign photo releases allowing the resort to access the images.
Members of the media may photograph or film areas of French Lick Resort for the purpose of news coverage only. All members of the press must contact the Public Relations Department prior to arrival at the resort, preferably at least one day in advance.
To gain access to the casino floor, a formal request much be approved by the Indiana Gaming Commission. Please allow at least 24 hours to receive approval prior to your scheduled visit. In accordance with IGC regulations, specific areas may not be photographed.
Members of the media and/or projects involving commercial or stock photography (such as photos taken for publications, catalogue shots, commercials and professional videos) should contact Tessa Higgs, Assistant Director of Marketing – Operations/PR, at (812) 936-5861 or thiggs@frenchlick.com.
Photography Equipment
As we prioritize exceptional guest experiences, the use of photography equipment is limited to handheld devices only. To minimize disruptions to resort guests and staff, large studio equipment, including but not limited to light umbrellas, standalone flashes, tripods, reflectors, backdrops, and similar bulky or intrusive gear, is not permitted.
Wardrobe Changes
For the comfort and privacy of all resort guests and to maintain a professional and respectful environment, please note that restrooms at the resort are not available as changing rooms for photo shoots.
If outfit changes are required during your photography session, we recommend arriving at the resort fully prepared, layering outfits, or arranging an alternate off-site location for this purpose.
French Lick Resort reserves the right, at its discretion, to withhold or withdraw permission to photograph on its premises, to refuse admittance for photography, or to change this photography policy at any time.