Equestrian Event Photography at the
Morven Park International Equestrian Center (MPIEC)
Official MPIEC Event Photographer: Erin Gilmore
To support our official show photographer, we have established a photography and videography policy.
We encourage everyone to enjoy their time at the MPIEC and capture special moments along the way. As you do, we kindly ask that you respect our contracted photographer, whose work helps support our exhibitors.
All media representatives and content creators are expected to act with courtesy and keep the safety and enjoyment of riders, horses, and fellow attendees in mind. If you’re unsure about best practices at an equestrian competition, please feel free to reach out to us for guidance.
We appreciate your cooperation and please note that failure to follow these guidelines may result in being asked to leave and possible restrictions from future MPIEC events.
Pre-Registration & Approval Required
Anyone shooting for a client should:
Register with Director of Marketing and Communications by the Wednesday before the event. Please request your Social Media Content Provider/Private photographer credentials by e-mailing Haydee Letonja with a list of riders you represent (no more than 5 clients permitted) and proof of insurance.
Additional Guidelines:
Visitors, spectators and exhibitors at MPIEC are permitted to take photographs and record video for personal use only.
Only our official appointed event photographers are allowed to take competitor images and sell them to the public.
No other individual or company has permission to take images of multiple competitors and sell them to members of the public
Professional photography equipment, including, but not limited to, cameras with lenses longer than 4 inches, tripods, monopods, or any video camera mounted on a tripod or other stabilizing device are not permitted under any circumstances- Media representatives with approved credentials are the only exception.
Agencies or individuals representing riders with whom they have an ongoing contracted agreement must go through the proper channels for approval to be on the premises, prior to the start of competition. This is required PER EVENT. They may capture still photography and short video content of their represented riders at MPIEC. Video clips must be under 30-seconds in length and the resulting content must tag @morvenpark_eq when posted. Still photography must be limited to the pre-submitted list of riders.
Photographers and members of their respective crews must take responsibility for their own equipment. Morven Park is not responsible for any damage or theft of equipment while on property. The individual/organization filming or photographing will hold Morven Park harmless against any claims, injuries, or expenses that result from their work on the property. Morven Park Administration reserves the right to request insurance coverage for any commercial photography or film shoot.
