Jefferson County
Drone
Drones prohibited in Jefferson County Open Space.
Morning golden hour
7:30 AM – 8:05 AM
Light from the SSW · 6690°
Evening golden hour
5:23 PM – 5:58 PM
Light from the WSW · 14286°
Calculated for this location and date, shown in local time. Sun position only — it does not account for terrain or buildings casting shade.
Checked 2026-09-14
Personal photography
Casual personal photography under normal park rules.
Portrait or hired shoots
Compensated professional photography requires JCPOS annual professional photography permit.
Commercial, brand, or film
Filming or production beyond simple portrait work uses commercial filming permitting.
Drone
Drones prohibited in Jefferson County Open Space.
Fee or rate
$125 per calendar year
Permit path: PORTRAIT_PERMIT
Policies change. Confirm with the listed authority before you shoot.
Included
Access
PORTRAIT_PERMIT. Permit required before compensated sessions. Busy trail use and seasonal conditions can affect setups.