Booking Policy
Deposits, rescheduling, and third-party bookings for photo sessions in New York City
Every booked session reserves a date and time just for you, and often a studio, crew, and other services as well. This policy explains how deposits, rescheduling, and cancellations work, so everything is clear before your shoot. By booking a session and paying the deposit, you confirm that you have read and agree to this policy.
Deposit
25%
of the shoot fee, minimum $100. Secures your date.
48+ hours
Free
One free reschedule to a date within 90 days.
24–48 hours
50%
of the deposit as a reschedule fee.
Under 24 hours
New deposit
The deposit is forfeited; a new date needs a new deposit.
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A deposit is required to confirm your booking. It is 25% of the total shoot fee, with a minimum of $100. For example, a $400 shoot requires a $100 deposit, and an $800 shoot requires a $200 deposit.
The deposit is non-refundable, but it can be transferred to a new date according to the rescheduling terms below. The remaining balance is due on the day of the shoot.
02
Any additional reschedule, or a new date more than 90 days after the original booking, requires a new deposit.
03
If you need to cancel your session, the deposit is non-refundable at any time. Instead of cancelling, you are welcome to reschedule according to the terms above.
If I have to cancel because of illness or an emergency, you can choose a full refund of your deposit or a new date at no extra cost.
04
Some shoots require services booked on your behalf, such as a studio or location rental, makeup artist, lighting assistant, stylist, or wardrobe rental. These costs are paid in full in advance and are separate from the photography deposit.
Each provider has its own cancellation and refund policy, and refunds for these services depend entirely on that policy. I am not responsible for refunds that a provider does not issue, but any refund I receive will be passed on to you in full.
05
For outdoor sessions only, if the weather is unsafe or makes the planned shoot impossible, we can reschedule free of charge by mutual agreement, and your deposit transfers to the new date. Studio and indoor sessions are not affected by weather.
06
Sessions start and end at the scheduled time, because studios are booked for fixed hours and other clients may be scheduled after you. If you arrive late, the session still ends on time and the full fee applies.
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By booking a session through the online booking page or by paying the deposit, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to this Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy. If you have questions before booking, please contact me.
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