A family of four choosing a snow-dusted Christmas tree at the Abbey Farms tree lot
November 6 to 20 · Fridays through Sundays · 10am to 5pm

Beautiful photos, made here.

Before the Christmas season opens, the tree fields belong to the photographers. Bring your clients, your gear, and your creative vision to rows of snow-ready evergreens.

Photographers, inquire here

Capture the magic of the season

Professional photographers are invited to bring their creative visions to life with exclusive access to our picturesque grounds. Whether you seek the perfect family portrait or a stunning engagement shot, the farm provides the ideal setting for your seasonal photography.

A permit gets you
  • Access to the Christmas tree fields for professional sessions
  • Sprawling rows of lush evergreens as your backdrop
  • A cozy, rustic ambiance in every frame
  • The fields before the season opens, ahead of the crowds

The tree fields open to the public for the Christmas season on Saturday, November 21. Permit sessions run in the quiet weeks before opening day.

Dates & hours

When the fields are open to you

The Christmas tree fields open to professional photographers on November 6 and stay open through November 20.

Permit window

November 6 to 20

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays · 10am to 5pm

Three weekends of golden-hour light, evergreen rows, and room to work before the tree season begins.

Perfect for

Holiday sessions of every kind

Family portraits, engagements, minis

Every frame tells a story of warmth and wonder. Questions about the grounds or your setup? Call us at 630-966-7775.

Secure your photography permit and let the farm be the canvas for your festive masterpiece.

Buy a photo permit See the Christmas season

Permits are sold through TicketSpice. 2855 Hart Rd, Aurora, IL.

Buy a permit