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Submit by mail

If you prefer not to apply and pay online, download an application (PDF) and mail it with a check to:

Susan Carpenter
UW–Madison Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy.
Madison, Wi 53711-3726

Photography Permit

Please contact us first to discuss conditions if you are applying for an annual permit. All photographers should read the photography policy before applying. You will receive your permit and our rules via e-mail. The permit must be carried at all times when taking posed/formal photographs on the grounds. Your participation and payment support care of Arboretum land.

For one-session permits, enter the photo shoot date. (Please note the calendar view is Monday–Sunday.)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Is this a wedding photo session?(Required)
Annual permit begins on date of purchase and expires one year from this date.
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Applicant address(Required)

Refund policy: Photo sessions may be rescheduled, for example, due to weather. Refunds will only be issued if a session cannot be rescheduled due to out-of-state travel, illness, or end-of-season issues.
Please contact Susan Carpenter to reschedule a session or inquire about a refund.
Privacy statement: The UW–Madison Arboretum does not sell, rent, trade, or distribute any personally identifiable information obtained from clients to a third party, except in cooperation with government agencies or as required by law.
Doing business as: The charge will appear on your credit card as Arboretum Services.
Contact: If you have any questions, please contact Susan Carpenter, (608) 262-2445 or susan.carpenter@wisc.edu.

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Email

info@arboretum.wisc.edu

Phone

Tel: (608) 263-7888
Fax: (608) 262-5209

Address

1207 Seminole Highway
Madison, WI 53711-3726

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