Pillsbury Club
Photo & Video Rentals
Photography & Filming at the Pillsbury Club
A Historic Minneapolis Backdrop
Step into the grandeur of Minneapolis’ Gilded Age. The Pillsbury Club, located inside the former home of Charles Alfred Pillsbury, offers a dramatic and memorable setting for photography, video, editorial shoots, brand content, portraits, engagements, wedding portraits, lifestyle sessions, and select commercial productions. With historic architecture, richly detailed interiors, grand exterior views, and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere, the Pillsbury Club provides an unforgettable backdrop for creative projects of all kinds.
Do I Need Permission to Take Photos or Video?
Casual personal photos taken during your visit are welcome, as long as they do not disrupt other guests, staff, tours, dining service, or Club operations.
A photography or filming reservation is required for any planned or staged shoot, including but not limited to:
- Engagement photos, wedding portraits, senior photos, family portraits, or fashion shoots
- Brand, influencer, commercial, editorial, or promotional content.
- Any shoot involving a professional photographer, videographer, crew, or paid talent.
- Any shoot using tripods, lighting, reflectors, microphones, props, wardrobe changes, or other production equipment.
- Any photo or video session where the Pillsbury Club is being used as the primary backdrop or location
The Pillsbury Club reserves the right to determine whether a shoot requires prior approval.
The Pillsbury Club reserves the right to approve, deny, limit, or cancel any photography or filming request at its discretion.
More Information on Photo and Video Rentals
The Pillsbury Club reserves the right to determine whether a shoot requires prior approval.
Photo & Video Shoot Rentals
Photography rentals are available by advance reservation only. These sessions are ideal for portraits, engagement photos, wedding portraits, editorial shoots, brand photography, and small creative projects.
Photo and Video rentals may include access to approved interior and/or exterior areas of the property, depending on availability, guest activity, staffing, and the nature of the shoot.
All photography sessions must be approved in writing before arrival. Walk-in photo / video shoots are not permitted.
- Engagement sessions.
- Wedding portraits.
- Senior portraits.
- Family portraits.
- Fashion and editorial photography.
- Brand and lifestyle content.
- Professional headshots.
- Small creative sessions.
- Commercial video.
- Promotional content.
- Social media campaigns.
- Interviews.
- Documentary projects.
- Music videos.
- Short-form content.
Video and filming projects require advance approval and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Because the Pillsbury Club is a historic property that may also be hosting guests, dining, shopping, tours, or private experiences, filming availability is limited and must be coordinated in advance.
Rules & Guidelines
To protect the property and preserve a comfortable experience for all guests, all approved photography and filming must follow Club guidelines.
- Shoots must not interfere with guests, staff, dining service, shopping, tours, events, or daily operations.
- Photography and filming are allowed only in approved areas.
- No smoking or vaping is permitted inside the building.
- No outside food or beverages are permitted unless approved in writing.
- No glitter, confetti, smoke effects, open flames, adhesives, nails, tape, or materials that may damage surfaces.
- Furniture, artwork, fixtures, antiques, plants, and decor may not be moved without staff approval.
- Wardrobe changes must take place only in approved areas.
- Drones are not permitted without prior written approval.
- Guests, employees, performers, guides, or other visitors may not be photographed or recorded without their consent.
- All equipment must be carried carefully and may not block stairs, hallways, entrances, exits, or guest pathways.
- The Pillsbury Club may require a staff member to be present during the shoot.
Depending on the size and nature of the shoot, the Pillsbury Club may require:
- A signed rental or location agreement.
- Certificate of Insurance.
- Additional insured language.
- Security deposit.
- Staff supervision fee.
- Full payment before arrival.
- Detailed production schedule.
- Approval of props, wardrobe, equipment, and intended use.
Availability
Photography and filming rentals are available based on Club operations, private events, dining service, tours, staffing, and preservation needs.
The Pillsbury Club reserves the right to approve, deny, limit, or cancel any photography or filming request at its discretion.