Photography that may attract a crowd or may otherwise materially interfere with other patrons’ enjoyment of the public spaces.Commercial and media photography, which requires prior written approval from the Kennedy Center (see below for additional details regarding commercial and media photography).
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Photography that requires professional equipment or any equipment beyond a hand-held camera, such as lenses of 5” or greater, ladders, tripods, and other ancillaries.Photography and videography during performances, unless otherwise stated via signage or by Kennedy Center staff.Pedestrian traffic may not be blocked at any point.Īll visitors must comply with requests and directions from Kennedy Center security personnel, ushers, or other identified Kennedy Center staff.Īctivities prohibited under the “casual visitor photography” policy include: Cameras must be self-contained, may not draw on Kennedy Center power sources, and must be operated by a single individual without use of ancillary equipment, such as a tripod or external lights. “Casual visitor photography” is accomplished with a single hand-held camera. In no instance may any artist, staff member, or stage scenery be photographed without express permission from Kennedy Center staff. Unless otherwise stated, visitors may take photos within the theaters of the Kennedy Center prior to and following performances, and when on guided tours. Patrons and casual visitors may generally capture photography and videography within and outside of Kennedy Center public spaces, which include exterior grounds and interior spaces such as the Hall of States, Hall of Nations, Grand Foyer, and REACH Pavilions-any area accessible to the public without a ticket, subject to the limitations and guidelines below.