Popular Photography Locations Lethbridge

Often I am asked about photography locations in Lethbridge. Over the years I found many public or semi private locations that you can use without booking or paying. Then lately I started to noticed that a lot are starting to charge. As one person said to me. “We did let photographers use our space but they became to demanding so now we will regulate it and charge”.

In the following list I have contacted each one to check on any requirements. I am not including private locations as this changes so fast. I have kept it to ones that most clients ask about.

If you have or find a location that is not on the list please let me know.

When using any location please be a professional.

The actions of a few bad apples rubs off on ALL OF US! If we keep getting banned soon we will be without some of the great spots we have come to love.

Semi or full nudity

I have had a couple mentions from locations about nudity and questionable shoots. The general response to this is that all these locations are public places and photographers need to respect that. No nudity is acceptable if the location is open. A couple places suggested that if you require nudity that you should book the entire place off hours. Of course the cost is substantially higher.

(Updated January 25, 2023)

Photography Locations Lethbridge

Galt Museum

403-320-3954
$50 per hour or part thereof
NO prebooking, recommend calling ahead
Must provide a business card with payment
An assortment of rules that apply about furniture and use of the area – inquire at the Galt

Casa

403-327-2272
$35 per hour
Requires prebooking – If space available
MUST provide a copy of insurance
Must fill out booking form
NO studio lighting in the Atrium, on camera flash only
Groups larger than 10 not in common area – need to shoot in a room / book a room

Sandman Signature (formally the Lodge)

403-328-1123
No prebooking required
No cost

Helen Schuler Nature Center – Roof top Garden

403-320-3064
$50 per hour for roof
Depends on availability
No studio lights
Maximum of 50 people
For additional rules inquire when booking

Research Station

403-327-4561
Free for pictures
Opens for booking on January 2 for each year.
To guarantee a spot you must book in advance
When booking a contract must be signed
Have been told that they do not allow photos when the station is open. Will check into that.

Japanese Garden

403-328-3511
Wedding up to 15 people $150 for 2 hours
Family $75 for up to 10 people
Couple $50
Prebooking is required before your event and you must follow the rules of the garden. If unsure of the rules check when booking.

Photography workshops, online learning, Photo courses

Lethbridge Parks Photography locations

Henderson Lake, Lethbridge, Photography locations Lethbridge — Henderson Lake Lethbridge

311
Be respectful
Parks are first come first served
Do not damage plants or property
Small group up to 10 just go to the park and work around people
Over 25 you need a special event permit by calling 311 – $68.75 + GST

University of Lethbridge

403 – 329 – 2111

They do rent out banquet, ballroom and meeting space but the use of the grounds seems to be in question for just pictures.

If you can get a contact I can talk to with the info I would love to but it seems to fall between the different groups and not regulated. Booking without a contact seems impossible.

Lethbridge College

403 – 320 – 3200