STUDIO
POLICY.

YOUR SESSION TIME

Your reserved session begins at the exact time shown on your booking and ends at the scheduled end time.

Setup, outfit changes, hair adjustments, makeup touch-ups, prop changes, and other preparation completed after your scheduled start time are part of your reserved session.

We recommend arriving 5–10 minutes early so you can check in and be ready to begin on time.

If you are doing multiple looks, we recommend arriving in your first outfit. The quicker you change, the more time you have to shoot.

HAIR + MAKEUP

We recommend having your hair and makeup completed before arriving at the studio.

Minor touch-ups are fine during your session, but getting fully ready in the studio will reduce your available shooting time.

Your session time does not pause while you are getting ready.

LATE ARRIVALS

There is no late fee.

Your session still begins at the scheduled time even if you arrive late. Late arrival does not extend your booking, and your session will end at the original scheduled end time.

If you arrive 30 minutes or more after your scheduled start time, SELF. may no longer be able to accommodate the session and the reservation may be treated as a missed session.

RETAINERS + PAYMENTS

A non-refundable retainer may be required to secure your reservation.

Your date and time are not secured until the required booking process and payment have been completed.

Any remaining balance must be paid according to the payment instructions provided during booking.

Applicable taxes or clearly disclosed payment-processing charges may apply.

REFUND POLICY

Retainers are non-refundable.

Once a session has begun, payments for studio time and services already provided are non-refundable except where otherwise required by law.

There is no separate cancellation fee.

Any refund that may be appropriate because SELF. is unable to provide a purchased service will be handled based on the circumstances and applicable law.

A written copy of this refund policy is available upon request.

RESCHEDULING

A $10 rescheduling fee applies when you request to move a confirmed session to a different date or time.

All rescheduled dates and times are subject to availability.

A reservation may only be transferred to another available date after the rescheduling request has been accepted by SELF.

CANCELLATIONS

There is no cancellation fee.

If you cancel your session, any non-refundable retainer remains non-refundable.

If you know you cannot attend, please contact SELF. as soon as possible.

Failure to appear for a scheduled session without notice may be treated as a missed session.

SESSION LENGTH + EXTENSIONS

Your session includes the amount of studio time shown in the package you booked.

If additional time is available, an extension may be purchased at the studio.

Additional time is not guaranteed and depends on the schedule following your session.

Sessions longer than 2 hours should be requested in advance through a custom quote.

NUMBER OF PEOPLE

Standard SELF. sessions include up to 4 people unless your package states otherwise.

Groups larger than 4 people must contact SELF. before booking so we can review the session and provide a custom quote.

Non-participating guests may be limited based on studio capacity, privacy, and safety.

MINORS

Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or properly authorized adult.

Guests age 16 and older may participate without a parent or guardian physically present, subject to any authorization or consent required for the booking.

The responsible adult is responsible for providing any required consent, waiver, or release for a minor.

THE SELF. EXPERIENCE

SELF. is a self-portrait photography studio. No photographer is included unless a separate service specifically says otherwise.

You control the remote and decide when each photograph is taken.

Your photographs are displayed during the session so you can adjust your pose, expression, wardrobe, and position as you shoot.

A studio assistant may help with equipment or studio operation, but you remain in control of your own posing and creative decisions.

CAMERA + LIGHTING

Professional camera and lighting equipment will be prepared for your session.

Do not move, disconnect, modify, or adjust cameras, lights, stands, cables, triggers, computers, monitors, or other technical equipment unless a SELF. team member gives you permission.

If something needs to be adjusted, ask for assistance.

BACKDROPS + SETS

Available backdrops and sets depend on the package you book and current studio availability.

Do not cut, tear, pull, drag, alter, or remove studio backdrops without permission.

If you need help with a backdrop or set, ask a SELF. team member.

PROPS

Available studio props may be used unless otherwise stated.

Some specialty props or custom setups may require an additional charge.

Personal props are welcome as long as they are safe, legal, clean, and do not damage the studio.

Contact SELF. before your session if you are unsure whether a prop can be used.

PROHIBITED ITEMS + EFFECTS

Glitter is not permitted in the studio.

Confetti, smoke effects, liquids, powders, open flames, messy materials, and similar effects require prior approval.

SELF. may refuse any item or activity that creates a safety concern or unreasonable risk of damage to the studio or equipment.

FOOD + DRINKS

Food and beverages must be kept away from cameras, lighting, computers, backdrops, and other studio equipment.

Clients are responsible for spills, excessive cleanup, or damage caused by themselves or their guests.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS

Clients are responsible for their own clothing, phones, jewelry, bags, props, equipment, and other personal property.

Please check the studio before leaving. SELF. cannot guarantee the recovery or storage of items left behind.

DAMAGE TO THE STUDIO

The person who booked the session is responsible for damage caused by themselves or their guests through misuse, negligence, or failure to follow studio instructions.

This includes cameras, lighting, computers, remotes, furniture, props, backdrops, walls, floors, sets, and other studio property.

Reasonable repair, replacement, or excessive-cleaning costs may be charged when appropriate.

YOUR PHOTOS

SELF. sessions include the photographs stated in the package you book.

Unedited photographs are delivered as captured and do not include professional retouching unless editing is specifically included or purchased.

Your package description controls what photographs, edits, prints, or other deliverables are included.

PHOTO DELIVERY

Your private gallery is typically sent within 24 hours after your SELF. session unless your package states otherwise.

Delivery may occasionally be delayed by technical problems, unusually large sessions, holidays, or circumstances outside SELF.'s reasonable control.

Clients are responsible for providing a valid email address and checking spam or junk folders if a gallery email is not immediately visible.

GALLERY STORAGE + BACKUPS

SELF. galleries are generally available for 3 months unless your booking states otherwise.

You are responsible for downloading and creating your own independent backup of your photographs before the gallery expires.

Once your gallery expires, SELF. does not guarantee that the gallery, photographs, or other files can be restored.

Do not use your SELF. gallery as your only permanent copy of your photographs.

RETOUCHING

Professional retouching may be purchased for $25 per image unless another price is stated at the time of purchase.

Typical turnaround is 3–5 business days after selections and payment are received.

Turnaround may vary for complex requests or during high-volume periods.

PRINTS

Packages that include prints will state the included sizes and quantities.

If print selection is completed during your reserved studio time, that selection time is part of your session.

Additional prints may be purchased at the current posted price.

PRINT COLOR + CROPPING

Printed photographs may appear slightly different from images viewed on a phone, tablet, or monitor because screens and printers reproduce color differently.

Some print sizes may require slight cropping because image and paper aspect ratios differ.

CREATIVE RESULTS

SELF. provides professional photography equipment and a prepared studio environment.

Because this is a self-portrait experience, the final photographs are also influenced by your posing, timing, movement, wardrobe, expression, and use of the remote.

SELF. cannot guarantee that every photograph taken will be one you choose to keep or use.

YOUR PRIVACY + IMAGE USE

Booking a SELF. session does not automatically give SELF. permission to publicly post your photographs or use your likeness for advertising.

If SELF. would like to use your photographs, video, or likeness for portfolio, social media, advertising, or other promotional purposes, separate permission or a model release may be requested.

BEHIND-THE-SCENES CONTENT

Personal behind-the-scenes photos and videos are welcome as long as they do not interfere with studio equipment, operations, or another client's privacy.

Commercial productions or extensive video setups may require prior approval or a custom studio booking.

CONDUCT

Clients and guests must treat SELF. team members, other guests, neighboring businesses, and studio property with respect.

Dangerous, threatening, abusive, destructive, discriminatory, or illegal behavior may result in the session being ended.

SAFETY

Follow instructions regarding equipment, electrical cables, lighting, furniture, props, and studio areas.

Do not climb on furniture, stands, sets, or equipment unless a SELF. team member specifically confirms it is safe.

SELF. may stop any activity that presents an unreasonable safety risk.

CUSTOM SESSIONS

Sessions longer than 2 hours, groups larger than 4 people, business content days, team sessions, extended brand shoots, and other non-standard studio uses may require a custom quote.

STUDIO CLOSURES + TECHNICAL ISSUES

If SELF. cannot provide your session because of an equipment failure, power outage, building issue, severe weather, emergency, or another circumstance outside reasonable control, we will work with you on an appropriate solution.

Depending on the circumstances, this may include rescheduling, service credit, a refund of an affected service, or another reasonable remedy.

POLICY CHANGES

SELF. may update this Studio Policy as the studio, services, packages, equipment, or operating procedures change.

Terms specifically accepted as part of a confirmed booking may also apply to that reservation.

QUESTIONS?

If you have a question about your booking, group size, props, accessibility, or anything else related to your session, contact SELF. before you arrive.