Photography Policy

We have established the following policies to ensure that St. Hugo’s can continue to fulfill our mission of evangelizing and proclaiming the Good News that Jesus Christ is Lord:

• No Drones are allowed inside or outside the chapel. Due to the safety and security of our staff, students, and parishioners no drones are allowed on our campus.
• A video recording may be set up during Mass, but the videography cannot come up and down throughout the Mass. Please make sure to start recording 20 minutes before the wedding begins.
• Videographers are allowed to come back up and stop the recording once the Mass/Ceremony is completed.
• Photography is allowed from the loft. However, the loft is a small space, and we usually have several musicians up there, so the photographers are not permitted to come up and down throughout the Mass/Ceremony. They may be up in the loft to take pictures for the processional but then will need to go back downstairs.
• Photographers are not allowed to come back up during the Mass once they have left. This is for safety and security reasons.
• All photography sessions must be scheduled with our parish office. This is done by calling the Parish office. Sessions are limited to one hour, except those with booked weddings at the St. Hugo Chapel or Church (they may have as much time as is needed).
• All sessions are to be confirmed 2-3 days before the scheduled session to verify that there are no funerals or other events occurring (photographers must call to confirm appointment).
• No photographs may be taken inside any buildings or in the columbarium (cemetery) area. Only booked wedding parties and their photographers may take pictures inside the Chapel and the Church, and only during the time reserved for their wedding at St. Hugo.
• No music or amplified sounds are allowed.
• Everyone must remain on pathways and/or grassy turf at all times.
• Do not stand on pond banks or rocks.
• Do not disturb or remove plants.
• Do not move any furniture or fixtures on the grounds.
• Photography sessions should not disrupt parishioner access, employee access, special events or pedestrian flow.
• Do not block any entrances, pathways, or driveways.
• For the safety of all visitors, please be mindful of cords and equipment that pose a hazard.
• No smoking is permitted, including vaping and e-cigarettes.
• No alcohol is allowed on the grounds.
• Appropriate clothing must be worn. Changing of clothes in the Chapel bathroom is NOT permitted
• Photographs must be for personal use only and may not be sold, used for promotion or advertising, or be published online or in print without prior St. Hugo of the Hills approval.
• Any personal property brought on the grounds shall be at the sole risk of the photographer and St. Hugo shall not be liable for any loss or damage for any reason.
• No photos should be taken of others who are not part of your party unless they have provided their consent; photos of children are prohibited without the consent of their parents.
• Groups found violating any of our policies will be asked to end their session and will be escorted from the grounds.
• All cars must be parked in the designated parking lots, and not in front of any church building (chapel or church).
• When you call the office to reserve a time, please make sure to have your photographer’s name and number to provide to the office, if applicable.