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Photography and filming

Photoshoots and filming on NLL premises must be coordinated with the NLL Communications Department

Photo and video recording is carried out on the premises of the National Library of Latvia with the aim of ensuring the creation of the cultural and historical heritage of the activities of the NLL. The data controller is the National Library of Latvia (Mūkusalas iela 3, Riga, LV-1423, tel. +371 67806100, e-mail: lnb@lnb.lv.

  1. Taking photographs in the public spaces of the NLL for personal and non-commercial purposes is free of charge.

  2. All photoshoots and filming in the NLL premises (except for newlyweds) must be coordinated with the NLL Communications Department by emailing 316@lnb.lv or calling 67 716235. A response to the application will be provided within 2 business days. Newlyweds can book a photosession with the NLL Excursion Centre by calling +371 22022920 (Monday–Friday 9:00–17:00) or by emailing: ekskursijas@lnb.lv.

  3. Photography in the library premises for commercial purposes unrelated to the direct operations of the library is possible during library opening hours only with prior approval for a fee of 50 EUR/hour (NLL price list, item 17.4.). You can find other photography and filming costs in the price list.

  4. To coordinate any photoshoot (except for newlyweds), the following information is required: 1) the planned time of the event, 2) the purpose, 3) the content, 4) where the photographed or filmed material will end up.

  5. Pre-arranged photoshoots and filming are permitted in the public areas of the NLL from the 1st to the 8th floors and in the choir (11th and 12th floors), provided it is available at the relevant time. In reading rooms – only with permission and in complete silence.

  6. Newlyweds, along with a photographer and a group of up to 10 people (total), can stay and take photos in the NLL choir, or on the 11th and 12th floors, for up to 15 minutes free of charge, as long as it is available at the relevant time. In other publicly accessible rooms of the National Library of Latvia, the duration of the photo session can be up to 1 hour.

  7. Photographing and filming other people (both adults and children) is only permitted with the permission of that person or their parents or legal guardians.

  8. Taking photos and videos of a political nature, as well as material related to any political force, its activities or representatives, is not permitted on the premises of the National Library of Latvia.

  9. The NLL reserves the right not to approve the taking of photos and video materials on the premises of the NLL if the content of the photos and video materials does not comply with and contradicts the status of the NLL as a cultural, educational and scientific center of national importance and the NLL's communication strategy.