Jefferson County
Drone
Drones prohibited in Jefferson County Open Space.
Checked 2026-09-14
Personal photography
Casual personal photography under normal park rules does not require a professional photography permit.
Portrait or hired shoots
Professional photography where the photographer receives compensation requires the JCPOS professional photography permit.
Commercial, brand, or film
Filming, props or production beyond simple portrait photography uses the separate commercial filming permit process.
Drone
Drones prohibited in Jefferson County Open Space.
Fee or rate
Professional photography permit $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. Policy is intended for small-scale portrait photographers, broader production needs a different permit.