Essential Shoot

BOOKING POLICIES

Deposit ⬝ A $99 deposit is required to lock in your session time—nobody else can claim it once it’s yours! This deposit is non-refundable, so please choose your date with care. ⬝ When you pay the remaining balance at your shoot, we’ll apply your full $99 deposit as a credit toward your package—provided you haven’t made any appointment changes (like rescheduling) or extended your session time. ​ Remaining Balance ⬝ The remaining “Pay Later” balance is due on the day of your shoot. ⬝ Paying by card? Please bring the card and a valid ID. For security, we can’t process card numbers without the physical card. Cash is cool too—just bring exact change since we don’t keep a cash drawer. ​ Session Timing ⬝ Your package includes a set amount of shooting time. If we decide to keep the fun going beyond that, it’s just $99 per extra hour, paid at checkout (based on availability). Please note that going over your scheduled time may affect how much of your deposit is credited toward your remaining balance. ⬝ If you’d like extra prep time in the studio—say for hair, makeup, or outfit changes—just add the additional hour option when you book. This way, we can hit the ground running when your session officially begins! ​ Cancellations & Rescheduling ⬝ Need to reschedule? It’s a $33 fee per reschedule, deducted from your deposit (up to 3 times). ⬝ If you must cancel entirely, your deposit will be forfeited, and a new deposit is required for a future booking. ​ Image Turnaround ⬝ Standard: Expect your edited images in about 2-4 weeks. ⬝ Rush: Need them faster? We offer a 3-5 business day rush for an additional fee (starting at $150). ​ Communication & Courtesy ⬝ Keep us in the loop! If you’re running early or late, just shoot us a message so we can adjust as needed. ⬝ If you can’t make it, let us know ASAP. We’ll work with you to find another solution. No communication (“no-call, no-show”) means we unfortunately can’t book you again. ​ By embracing these policies, we can keep everything running smoothly and deliver an awesome experience for you and our other clients. Thanks for understanding!