Booking and Payments

• A non-refundable consultation is required before booking any session. This consultation confirms your appointment and helps us ensure we’re the right fit. If you decide to move forward with GolderBaahStudios, the consultation fee will be applied to the package of your choice. If not, the fee remains non-refundable.

• At the time of booking a 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your appointment date and time. All payments can be made via Zelle or Apple Pay.

• The final balance payment is due at the conclusion of the photoshoot, unedited images will not be sent out until the remaining balance from the shoot has been paid.

• Please make sure to book at least 2 weeks in advance of your desired shoot date.

Image Files

• Unedited images will be sent out via email within 1-2 business days from when photos are taken.

• Final retouches will be returned to clients within 10–14 business days from the day you make your selections. This timeframe does not include weekends or holidays.

• All final retouches will be edited with GolderBaahStudios' signature editing style. Please remember that you are booking me based on my unique editing and shooting style. If there are specific changes you would like, please let me know, and I will do my best to accommodate.

• Clients who wish to purchase unedited, unwatermarked images can do so for $150. These images will be delivered in the highest quality JPEG format.

• Additional edited images are available for $20 each.

• A rush fee is available for expedited processing:

  • $150 for a 2–3 day turnaround

  • $200 for next-day turnaround
    

Cancellations/Rescheduling

• If you are unable to attend your photo session, the deposit will act as a cancellation fee. However, if you reschedule your appointment at least 48 hours before the original session date and book a new date and time, the deposit can be credited towards the future session. If a mutually agreeable date and time cannot be found, the deposit will be retained as a cancellation fee.

• GolderBaahStudios takes the utmost care in handling exposure, transportation, and processing of photographs, using both professional-grade and backup equipment. However, in the unlikely event that the client’s photographs are lost, stolen, or destroyed, whether due to reasons within or beyond GolderBaahStudios' control, we will refund the full amount paid for the photoshoot.
  

Photoshoot Etiquette

• All clients and GolderBaahStudios are expected to arrive at the photoshoot on time.

• If I am late for your shoot, I will inform you in advance and ensure you receive the full duration of the time you have booked.

• Clients are expected to come with a professional mindset to create the best images possible and to make efficient use of the time. Any rude or disrespectful clients or guests will be asked to leave.

Studio Shoots

• GolderBaahStudios is not responsible for studio rental payments outside of the packages provided. Clients are responsible for any third party studio that they would like to use, this includes all creative studios.

Travel Fee & Late Fee’s

• There is a travel fee associated with all bookings outside of DC, Virginia, and Maryland (DMV Area). Please consult before booking to confirm availability and travel fee.

• Please arrive on time, the session end time will not be extended due to the client being late. There is an additional $25 late fee that will be added to all sessions where the client is beyond 15 minutes late.

• After 25 minutes , your session will be cancelled and your deposit will NOT be refunded. In order to reschedule or to book a new shoot, a new deposit will be required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if the weather is bad?

• I understand that weather conditions can affect plans, so rescheduling due to bad weather is allowed. We can arrange to reschedule the photoshoot for another day with the same deposit. If we cannot find a new session date, I can refund the deposit.

Do you send the raw files?

• I do not provide raw or unedited photos from the session. You will receive only the number of photos included in your package, fully edited by me.

Do you travel outside of the DMV area?

• Yes, I do travel outside of the DMV area; however, an additional travel fee will be added to the package price.