Real moments.
Real animals.
A working farm.
Step into the pasture with our Highland cows — candid, calm, sometimes unpredictable, often beautiful in ways that cannot be forced. Sessions are intentional, not staged, and built to honor the animals as much as the art.
This is not open access.
This is a working farm —
not a staged set.
We love seeing people capture the special moments they experience here. For some, photography is casual. For others, it’s art. For many, it’s restorative. We respect all of it — which is why we don’t treat the pasture like a free-for-all.
Every option below is intentionally designed to protect the animals and the farm, elevate the experience, and give photographers a place to create meaningful work. The goal is not to pose the animals. The goal is to experience them, and capture what unfolds.
Moments are candid,
calm, and entirely their own.
Animals are not props. They move freely, respond to their environment, and cannot be forced into position. Come prepared — and the farm will give you something the studio never could.
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Candid
Real interaction, not direction. The fold responds to what you bring — not the other way around.
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Natural
Light, breath, fur, grass. The frame fills itself with what’s already there.
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Playful
Especially the calves. Curiosity and short attention spans, all at once.
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Spontaneous
Posed shots happen — never on command. Come ready for what the day offers.
Choose how you want to create.
For photographers and individuals who want intentional time with the cows in their pasture. All three options include up to one hour with the cows during regular operating hours, and require a 20-minute pre-session arrival for check-in, safety training, and waiver completion.
Important — Tiers 01 and 02 require Approved Photographer status, which is earned by attending a Photographer Training Day. Tier 03 is open to everyone, approved or not.
Approved Photographer
Full responsibility, full creative control. You run the shoot — we stay out of the frame.
- Access during scheduled, approved time windows
- Operate independently without staff involvement
- Full control over flow, pacing, and clients
- Discounted rate — no farm-provided assistance
Approved Photographer — Lite
For approved photographers who prefer a hand on-site without bringing their own assistant.
- Access during scheduled, approved windows
- Lite assistance from on-site staff
- Help with positioning, flow, and coordination
- Supported experience without full responsibility
Full-Service / Non-Approved Access
A fully supported shoot for photographers who aren’t yet approved or want dedicated help.
- Staff scheduled specifically for your shoot
- Hands-on assistance with animals and positioning
- Client management and flow support
- A guided, higher-touch experience
Earn your spot in the pasture.
Tiers 01 and 02 are reserved for Approved Photographers. To become approved, you attend a Photographer Training Day at the farm — roughly two hours covering animal behavior, safe handling, fold boundaries, on-site flow, and our usage & royalty agreement in plain language.
It’s not a gatekeeper — it’s the thing that makes everything afterward work. Once you’ve completed a Training Day, you can book Tier 01 and Tier 02 sessions whenever you want.
Booked. Briefed.
Then — the pasture.
Sessions follow a deliberate cadence. The hour with the cows is the smallest part of it, and the part everything else is designed to protect.
Schedule & Approve
Submit your session request. All shoots must be approved and confirmed by the farm. Same-day or short-notice requests can’t be honored.
Arrive & Prep
Arrive at least 20 minutes before your slot for check-in, mandatory safety training, and waiver completion. Late arrivals risk reduced time or cancellation.
With the Cows
Your time in the pasture. Candid, calm, sometimes playful, occasionally unpredictable. Closed-toed shoes required. All farm boundaries apply.
Roam the Farm
Take photos outside fenced animal areas — at no additional charge — before or after your session. Cow access stays strictly within your booked hour.
A few things everyone
agrees to.
These keep the animals safe, the farm working, and your shoot on track. Read once, understand fully — by booking, you agree to all of them.
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Scheduling Window
All Approved and Approved-Lite sessions must be scheduled at least 10 days in advance, within regular operating hours (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM), and confirmed by the farm.
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Staff Presence
Staff must be on-site for all photoshoots. Sessions outside staffed hours, or requiring extra help beyond what was scheduled, may incur additional charges.
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Safety Training & Waivers
Every participant — photographer, assistant, and client — completes safety training and signs a waiver before entering animal areas. Closed-toed shoes, always.
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Respect the Animals
No chasing, forcing, stressing, or repositioning of the cows. We reserve the right to end any session that does not meet this standard — no refund.
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Posed Shots Are Not Guaranteed
The cows do what cows do. Posed moments happen, but they are never promised. Come prepared for the candid version of what you envisioned.
Outside the fence, around the farm.
For personal photography or commercial work without animal interaction. No access to cows — all farm boundaries apply at all times.
Hobbyist / Personal
DonationFor individuals taking photos for personal use only. Access to designated areas of the farm outside fenced animal areas.
- Signed waiver required
- Donation requested
- Must adhere to Photo Policy Agreement
No commercial use. No entry into animal areas.
Commercial — No Animal Access
$75 / sessionFor photographers conducting paid or profit-driven work without entering animal areas. Designated outside-the-fence locations only.
- Signed waiver required
- $75 session fee
- Royalty & Usage Agreement applies
No access to cows or any other animals.
A fair exchange,
in writing.
All photographers sign the Fold of Liberty Farms Royalty and Photo Release Agreement before property access. The short version is here — the full agreement governs all activity on site.
Grantor Cross-License
The farm retains a perpetual, royalty-free license to use all media captured on-site for marketing, social media, and commercial merchandise.
Grantee Permitted Use
Photographers receive a non-exclusive license for personal branding, professional portfolios, and standard client fulfillment.
Mandatory Attribution
All public and editorial posts must include the credit “Shot at Fold of Liberty Farms.”
Commercial Royalties
Any commercial monetization beyond original client fees (stock, fine art prints, third-party licensing) is subject to a 15% royalty on Gross Revenue.
Delivery Schedule
High-resolution edited images must be delivered to the farm within 14 days of client delivery, or within 90 days for non-client / hobbyist work — whichever comes first.
This is a privilege,
not a rental.
The photographers who understand that thrive here. Those who don’t won’t be a fit. If the way we do this resonates — we’d love to have you in the pasture.