Investing in self-love through empowering photo sessions

Vertigo Productions Photography studio is a scent free zone.  You might lay on the carpet, bed or couches and wear items from the client closet like the luxury tulle robes that others will be using after you.  I know there is a lot of FAQ to retain prior to a session but this one  is very important. 

Booking Fee (Due upon booking):  Email Money Transfer

Session Fee (Due at the shoot):  Email Money Transfer or Cash

Booking Fee:

An appointment is only considered BOOKED once a non-refundable booking fee of $99 has been paid by email money transfer.  This payment covers the following costs in the event of cancellation by the client:  completion of admin work leading up to the session, reserve the studio time slot and the photographers time.  

Remaining Balance:

If you arrive to your photo session as scheduled, the $99 booking fee will be subtracted from your package price.  The remaining balance may be paid with cash upon arrival to your appointment or by sending an EMT at least 30 minutes prior to your appointment, as EMT's can take up to 30 minutes to be received.

Full payment is to be paid before shooting commences. 

If 48 hours notice is given for either reschedule or cancellation, your $99 booking fee may be used as store credit for up to 30 days only.  Studio sets and package prices may change at any time without notice. 

Photography is a service so all payments must be made prior to the release of any images.  All payments are final, non-refundable and non-transferable.  Unlike physical merchandise, it is impossible for digital products to be returned or exchanged once they have been delivered. Re-shoots will only be offered in the event of unforeseen technical errors while shooting or in the event that images from a session cannot be delivered due to theft or acts of god 

Receive 5 BONUS images ($100 value) if you allow all edited images from your photo session to be posted on the vertigo productions social medias and websites without delay.

Don't be early:

Arrive to studio appointments no sooner than 5 minutes prior to your start time;  the photographer uses the time between appointments to prepare the studio for the next session, make scheduled phone calls, or take scheduled breaks.   There is only one FREE client parking spot on the property and downtown parking is limited, so please enter and exit your Vertigo parking space in a timely manner in case there is a client scheduled before or after your time slot. 

Don't be late:

Time slots cannot be reduced or upgraded at the last second.  The booking fee pays for the time slot you purchased and nothing beyond that.  This busy time of year there is no allowance for extra time.

A guest is a person who is not having their photo taken. To reduce the photographers exposure to viruses and to limit distractions to the photographer and models, which WILL effect the overall outcome of the session, guests are not permitted in the studio unless express permission is granted BEFORE booking. 

No Behind The Scenes (BTS) photos or videos are to be taken in the studio at any time unless discussed with your photographer PRIOR to your session date.  Your photographer is not comfortable being filmed or photographed. 

Notify the photographer;  prior to booking, of any medically induced sensitivities to flashing or blinking lights. 

The photographer will have a lot more creative freedom shooting models without glasses.  Let your photographer know prior to shooting if you want to wear glasses with lenses during your session.  Lighting will be set up differently if anyone is wearing glasses so this must be discussed upon booking. 

Wardrobe: 

Feel free to bring your own wardrobe.

The Vertigo client closet includes access to maternity gowns, lingerie, high heels, jewelry, accessories for women size XS-5X.  If you like or need support, it is recommended that you bring a supportive bra, supportive underwear, body shapers or spanx to wear underneath because some garments in the client closet are sheer and lack support.  (Bring nude or black undergarments).  

Intimate items are washed between uses, but please also bring a loose fitting nude thong to wear underneath.  The reason I say loose fitting is so the thong doesn't make indents on your body.   

Footwear:

Boudoir sessions will show feet.  The client closet currently has heels size 6-12.  Feel free to bring your own heels.  Any shoes worn in the studio must be dry and clean. 

-SKIP the perfumes and scented body lotions as the studio is scent free.

-Arrive with hair and makeup ready to shoot.

-Arrive with finger and toenail polish NOT chipped. 

-Arrive with unwanted facial and body hair removed. 

-Remove unwanted jewelry & accessories prior to arrival. 

-Remove hair elastics from wrists prior to arrival. 

-Remove cell phones and wallets from pockets prior to arrival. 

-All studio sessions are private; the door will be locked so no one can walk in uninvited.  Please do not go in and out of the studio during a session. 

-No sparkles on clothing.

-Relax and trust that you're in good hands. 

The studio is wheelchair accessible and carries business liability insurance.  All equipment is carried in duplicate in case something should malfunction.  Dual In-camera memory cards record every photo in duplicate in case one should malfunction. 

Retouching (Included): 

Temporary blemishes:  Pimples, bruises, scratches, cold sores and a light skin smoothing (digital foundation). 

Extensive Image Manipulation: 

Preventable retouching is billed at an hourly rate.  This includes but is not limited to:  Tan lines, digital makeup, hair root touch ups, body hair removal, teeth whitening, personal accessories that you forgot to remove, fingernail paint chips, toenail paint chips, marks or indents on the skin caused by garments, socks & accessories.  Touch ups like these are very time consuming. 

Filters: 

No one other than Vertigo Productions Photography has the right to edit or manipulate the images in any way.  Adding Facebook filters, Instagram filters, black & white filters etc to images by Vertigo Productions Photography is considered copyright infringement. If you want black & white images discuss this with your photographer prior to booking. 

Turnaround time is 2 weeks.

Rush orders must be requested at the time of booking and cost $199 extra (48 hour turnaround time, minus the amount of time it takes you to choose your image selections) 

Very important, read carefully !  

Delivery of Images: 

Clients are responsible for backing up their digital images once they have been delivered.  Images are only available for 30 days after completion.  Be SURE the email address you provide has been checked and has sufficient storage to receive your images.  

Re-Delivery of Images:

Please double check all your devices, hard drives and emails for the images before requesting a re-delivery.  99% of the time we receive an inquiry to re-deliver lost images, after the client takes a moment to look for them they will find them.  A $49 admin fee will be incurred should you request your images be delivered more than once. 

Digital Images:

All images purchased at Vertigo Productions Photography are in digital format.  Prints are not offered or included. A license to print your photos whenever you want is included in every package. 

Printing License: 

Completed images will include a limited use copyright license allowing the client to print and upload as often as they like.  For printing services Vertigo recommend The Copy Shop, who are located down the road from the photo studio at 150 Perth St. Brockville.  

Print Sizes: 

Vertigo Productions Photography’s images are standard 2:3 aspect ratio.  Please be aware of these sizes when purchasing frames and/or having prints made. 2x3, 4x6, 8x12, 10x15, 12x18, 16x24, 20x30, 24x36  If this topic is a concern, please discuss it prior to booking.  

Booking a photo session confirms that you have read this page in full, that you understand everything and that you agree to everything.  Read carefully and ask your questions prior to booking.