2024 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 23, 2024)

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

• CLOSED TO PRIVATE EVENTS – no weddings, pictures or any other bookings allowed

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.

Lethbridge Parks Photography locations

• 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

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.

Restore Wellness Center

418 13 St N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 2S2 403-360-4443

• Upstairs
• No elevator
• Large room with natural light
• Exposed brick and white walls
• Two washrooms
• Studio Lights allowed
• Private when using
• $75 per hour
• Large groups allowed

Looking to get your pictures printed?
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For more information visit the lab or call 403-327-1114

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Paterson Photography Ltd. / First Choice Photo in Lethbridge Alberta is designed to be exactly the opposite of all the other photo labs that you will come across. We are not a large discount store that sells diapers, toilet paper and medication. We don’t sell clothes nor do we sell cell phones. Our job is to do one thing and one thing only. Make you the best photo print that’s possible. Whether that be from printing digital files from your camera or cell phone. Printing your old negatives and slides or restoring your old photos.

Our job is simple

To give you the best possible image that you can get no matter the source.

Additionally we believe in something else that the other places don’t believe

We believe you deserve to be treated with respect and to have your questions answered by a master photographer. NOT a part time person from stock that wanted more hours. We also do not push you off to a self serve machine to fend for yourself. We help you every step of the way.

When you want quality printing along with quality service WE ARE YOUR ONLY CHOICE!!! Always ready to help to give you the best!