You have received this link because you are an Alys Beach homeowner, vacation rental guest or are included on our Preferred Photographer list. All photography requests must be submitted via the below link and should include the approved insurance documents as outlined below. An Alys Beach representative will respond within 48 hours. Your shoot is not approved until you receive a reply from Alys Beach. Once approved, your shoot will be scheduled and our Security Team will be alerted that your approved shoot will be taking place at the approved date/time/location. All approved photographers must wear their assigned Approved Photographer badge.

Alys Beach Vacation Rental Guests must use photographers that have been selected to participate in our Preferred Photographer Program. Alys Beach homeowners may select their own photographers, however that photographer must still complete the below form and submit necessary insurance documents before being approved. If you are an Alys Beach homeowner or rental guest, please ask your photographer to complete the request form below.

Real Estate Listings
If you are listing a property at Alys Beach for resale, you may shoot the interior and exterior of the home you are listing as well as common spaces such as parks, paths and our Town Center. Absolutely NO drone/aerial photography is permitted and no photography of our privately-owned amenities is allowed.

Alys Beach Photo Policy
It is important to remind outside visitors that no photography of any kind is allowed in front of our privately owned homes – the buildings you see throughout Alys Beach are occupied private residences on private streets.  We encourage you to take your photos in our public and community spaces – there are plenty of beautiful photo ops around our Town Center, along the bike path and in several parks, paths and green spaces.

Only Alys Beach Property Owners and Alys Beach Vacation Rental Guests may conduct photoshoots with professional photographers which include family photoshoots, group photos, graduation, and engagement type of photography. Vacation Rental Guests must select from a list of prequalified photographers, available from your vacation experience concierge.

Influencers, blogger/vloggers, production companies and commercial agencies creating social media, catalogs, ad campaigns, website and other promotional content used to sell clothing, furniture, transportation and delivery services, accessories, décor, music videos, and other products and services are not permitted.  Hair + makeup applications, wardrobe changes, extra lighting and equipment are strictly prohibited. Editorial and real estate photography must also require prior permission via the photography request form. Absolutely NO drone or commercial photography is allowed within or above our vacation rental homes and hosting retreats or workshops for profit in these homes is not permitted. Unauthorized photographers and their subjects will be asked to leave property.

Outside real estate agents may only shoot the home they are listing. No photography of our privately owned amenities, drone or aerial footage is permitted.

Use, display, or publication of unauthorized photography is subject to legal action.

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IMPORTANT RULES AND REQUIREMENTS:

• A certificate of insurance must be emailed to [email protected] as proof of liability coverage in the amount of $1 million per occurrence. The certificate should indicate that EBSCO Gulf Coast Development, Inc. and its directors, officers, employees, subsidiaries, and affiliates are included on your policy as additional insureds. A copy of the Additional Insured endorsement should accompany the Certificate. Please contact your insurance agent with questions about the required endorsement. The certificate holder should be EBSCO Gulf Coast Development, Inc., 9581 East County Highway 30A, Building 2, Alys Beach, FL 32461-5500.
  
• Please allow 48 hours for our staff to contact you regarding approval of your shoot.
  
• Shooting in doorways and courtyards of homes is not permitted, unless it is the home you have rented or are listing. Alys Beach’s residential areas are off-limits.