The charming and picturesque setting of the Cator Woolford Gardens can make for stunning photos, films, and videos. We welcome personal photo shoots, as well as professional film productions and commercial photography.
THE GARDENS WILL BE CLOSED JULY 18–AUGUST 31 for maintenance and restoration.
No photography sessions will be sceduled during this time.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Capture life’s special moments among the magic of Cator Woolford Gardens. We have several locations on site that serve as the perfect backdrop to engagement, maternity, family, and holiday photos. Use the calendar below to reserve a time to use the grounds.
Because the Cator Woolford Gardens directly supports the Frazer Center's programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities, there is a fee of $75 per photography session, payable upon booking. Thank you!
The Grand Italian Staircase creates an elegant and commanding backdrop that perfectly frames bridal portraits and maternity photos.
Flanked by beautiful landscaping, the sprawling green Ceremony Lawn sets the perfect stage for family photos and wide-angle shots.
The original white marble archway and columns of the Pavilion create a timeless frame for intimate engagement photos.
The canopy at the Colonnade seamlessly blends the natural beauty of the Gardens with our Italian-style architecture.
Our historic gardens and 39-acre forest create an intriguing location for professional filming and photography. Location scouts can book full access tours to discover the unique and varied settings the grounds have to offer, and we’ll be available to discuss how we can best accommodate any set-up and facility needs. Contact us for availability and rental pricing.
We’d love to serve as the backdrop for your commercial photo shoots and filming needs. Previous clients include Netflix, Warner Bros., and Double R Media.
View the calendar below for current availability for commercial productions. Please contact us for more information on pricing.
View our detailed area photographs of the Gardens and Frazer Forest to help with your location scouting needs. Download all location images here
Please contact us for any questions regarding professional and commercial uses of the Gardens, or for any questions that aren’t answered below.
Because the Cator Woolford Gardens directly supports the Frazer Center’s programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities, there is a fee of $75 per photography session, payable upon booking.
If you are a professional photographer who is booking a session through our website ($75 fee), restrooms and other indoor facilities are NOT available. If you are a professional photographer/videographer needing access to restrooms/indoor facilities for a more extensive shoot, please contact our Sales Manager at cwginfo@frazercenter.org to discuss details of a customized contract. If you are using the Gardens for a personal photo shoot, or just to enjoy the grounds, please keep in mind that you won’t have access to restrooms.
For professional and commercial uses, please contact us for more information on pricing and availability. For independent photographers doing engagement sessions and the like, there is a fee of $75 per photography session, payable upon booking.
If you’d like to walk around and enjoy the Gardens, no appointment is necessary. However, please check the calendar for private events before you come, as outside visitors are not allowed while weddings and other events are taking place.
The Gardens are open to the public seven days a week from sunup to sundown unless there is a private event taking place. Please see our calendar for availability.