Media Kit
Press and media inquiries:
Michelle Dillon
Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications
m.dillon@sscnh.org
603-436-8043, ext. 18
Photography Policy and Guidelines
Located in a stunning spot right on the Atlantic Ocean, Seacoast Science Center is a popular destination for photographers. While personal photography is encouraged inside and outside of SSC, it must be conducted without disruption to daily operations or other visitors.
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Personal Use Photography
Personal photography is permitted in all areas of Seacoast Science Center. Visitors may:
- Take casual photos for personal use only.
- Use handheld cameras, cell phones, and tablets with the flash turned off.
- Post images from their visits on personal social media sites as long as they are not used for profit.
Visitors may NOT:
- Use tripods, lights, selfie sticks, or other external equipment.
- Sell or publish the images.
- Use the images to promote any outside product or service.
- Use drones for photography in Odiorne Point State Park without a special use permit from NH State Parks.
Visitors must:
- Remain behind any stanchions in the exhibit areas and never place their hands in live animal tanks except where expressly permitted (Tide Pool Touch Tank and Edge of the Sea exhibits).
- Respect other visitors enjoying the galleries.
- SSC reserves the right to withhold or withdraw permission to photograph on the premises. Our staff members have the authority to approach and verify the intent of photography and to enforce our Photography Policy.
News Media
Members of the media must make arrangements for all photo and video shoots in advance. To coordinate a shoot, please contact Michelle Dillon, Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications at m.dillon@sscnh.org. Members of the media must identify themselves at the front desk and verify they have made an appointment before setting up to shoot.
Commercial Photography and Film Shoots
Questions?
Please call Michelle Dillon, Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications, at 603-436-8043, ext 18 or email m.dillon@sscnh.org.
Photography and film shoots for commercial purposes (television, film, etc.) inside SSC must be approved and scheduled in advance by Seacoast Science Center.
Photography, including engagement photos, and film shoots outside in Odiorne Point State Park must be approved in advance by NH State Parks officials. Contact the NH State Parks Special Use Permit coordinator at dncr.stateparkpermits@dncr.nh.gov or call the Seacoast regional office at 603-227-8717.