Press images, photography and filming at the V&A

High-resolution press images

Downloadable, high-resolution press images of our exhibitions and activities for editorial use only are available here: pressimages.vam.ac.uk

For all other types of image use please contact V&A Images.

Press Filming

For questions regarding filming and press photography that will either review or report directly on a current or future V&A exhibition or event please contact the V&A press office on: Tel +44(0)20 7942 2502.

Corporate filming or photography

For all other types of filming or photography within the V&A please contact Rachel Lloyd, V&A filming manager: Tel: +44(0)20 7942 2841

Public photography or filming

Members of the public are allowed to take photographs and film within the V&A for personal use (not temporary exhibitions) with a hand-held camera. In exceptional circumstances us of a tripod and other equipment may be permitted but must be arranged in advance.

Please contact V&A images on +44(0)207 942 2479 or vaimages@vam.ac.uk

Any footage or photography taken in the V&A intended for any commercial purpose must be agreed in advance with the V&A in writing.

Application form

To help us deal with your filming request efficiently please download a filming application form and email the completed form to press.office@vam.ac.uk or r.lloyd@vam.ac.uk (as outlined above).

Download Filming Application Form (Word document 56.5 KB)

Download Filming Application Form (PDF 20.5 KB)

Filming requests will not be considered without a completed form.

All filming and press photography within the Museum must be supervised by a trained member of V&A staff. To allow us enough time to make the necessary arrangements, filming and photography requests should be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the proposed date, where possible.

Filming guidelines

Please be aware of the V&A's Filming Guidelines.

Download the V&A's Filming Guidelines (PDF 18.7 KB)

Download the V&A's Filming Guidelines (Word document 24.5 KB)

Filming & Photography Terms & Conditions

Once filming has been agreed the production company will be asked to sign the V&A's Filming Terms & Conditions.

Download the V&A's Filming & Photography Terms & Conditions (PDF 47.4 KB)

Download the V&A's Filming & Photography Terms & Conditions (Word document 186.0 KB)