Policies
Studio owners have a right to enter the studio at any time.
Otu Studios is not responsible for any lost or damaged items.
Otu Studios is not responsible for injuries or other incidents that happen to the renter or the renters party while in the studio.
Otu Studios has the right to remove ourselves from any tags on Social Media.
Guidelines
Failure to comply with any of these guidelines WILL result in a minimum fee of $25.
You are 100% responsible for any damages to the studio during your session. We offer amazing high end props and furniture. Any damage to these items will result in the appropriate repair cost.
It is important that you report any damages to furniture/props/walls, needed repairs, or maintenance immediately. If it is reported by the following person, you may be held responsible.
It is important that you arrive and exit on time. When booking your session, please account for your set up and take down time. The time you reserve includes this. Other photographers may be right behind you on the schedule. Entering the studio early or going over your scheduled time WILL result in the appropriate fee. No refunds will be given for late arrivals.
If you need extra time, please contact us. If the studio is not booked, we will try our best to accommodate. Please know that this will result in the appropriate fee.
Please clean up after yourself and leave the studio how you would expect to find it. This includes sweeping, moping, and wiping down props and equipment as needed. We do offer cleaning supplies located in the restroom.
Please be mindful of the floors and DO NOT drag props or furniture. Please pick them up and move them properly. Any damage to the floors due to dragging props will result in a minimum fee of $25 and up to the cost for repair. Remember to return all items to their original location when finished.
DO NOT move the mobile walls by yourself. Moving them does require a 2 man team! This is to prevent the walls from bumping into each other, props, and/or walls.
Well trained animals are allowed in the studio. However, they are not allowed on the furniture. Small animals, such as lap dogs, are okay to sit on your lap while you sit on the furniture. It is mandatory that you lint roll furniture used.
Absolutely NO FOOD OR DRINKS in the studio. The only exception to this rule would be water. If we find spills on the floor or furniture, you will be charged a cleaning fee starting at $50.00.
You are welcome to have cake smashes in the studio. However, we do ask that you bring something to cover the floor from getting dirty. If we find cake or frosting anywhere, we will absolutely charge a cleaning fee.
No glitter in the studio.
No candles or fires in the studio.
Do not put any nails, screws, or pins in our walls or backdrops. You are welcome to use putty, command hooks or gentle tape.
Please keep music at a reasonable volume as there are other businesses next door.
Absolutely no drinking, smoking, vaping, or drug use on the premises. Violators will be asked to leave and no refunds will be given.
A photographer is not included in your studio rental, you will need to bring your own photographer. Only two photographers allowed per session. Additional photographers: $30 per photographer. Styled shoots are welcome but are a custom price for multiple photographers.
Please turn off heater, AC, and lights when leaving.
Our bassinet is fragile, please only use it for newborns. Do not allow older children to climb onto it or into it. It will not be an easy or cheap item to replace if broken.
If your baby happens to spit up or anything on any of the newborn props, swaddles, bassinet pillow cover, please let us know ASAP! You will not be in trouble, we just want to know as soon as possible so that we can wash the item and have it ready for the next possible client.
Please do not throw dirty diapers away in our trash can. We have small trash bags that we ask you to put them in and take with you.
All newborn swaddles are washed with Dreft Detergent and air dried.
We are not in any way responsible for any allergic reactions/sicknesses/aliments your baby may experience after using the studio. Please use at your own risk/judgment.
Please make sure the door is locked when you leave. After you have locked up, please place the key in the lock box. Even if there is another client waiting outside, return the key to the lock box and allow them to access it. Do not share the key box code with any one. Failure to lock the door after your session, you will be charged a $75.00 fee.
Renter accepts the responsibility in educating their party of the rules and expectations stated in this agreement.
Rescheduling
Rescheduling can be done without a fee if we have 48 hours or more notice.
Rescheduling within 48 hours may incur a fee of 50% of your original booking fee. Purchased time may be rescheduled for another date within 45 days or original scheduled session.
Otu Studios is not liable for acts out of its control that affect the rental such as building equipment failures, power outages, weather, acts of God or emergencies. In such cases any offer to refund the reservation will be at the full discretion of Otu Studios.
Rescheduling is on a first come first serve basis. We cannot guarantee any time slot.
Cancellations
Hourly Rentals:
Cancellations can be done without a fee if we have 48 hours or more notice.
Cancellations within 48 hours may incur a fee of 50% of your original booking fee. Purchased time may be rescheduled for another date within 45 days or original scheduled session.
Otu Studios is not liable for acts out of its control that affect the rental such as building equipment failures, power outages, weather, acts of God or emergencies. In such cases any offer to refund the reservation will be at the full discretion of Otu Studios.
Cancellations requested within 24 hours of your booking will NOT receive a refund.
Full Day Rentals:
Cancellations requested within two weeks or more of booking, will receive a 100% refund.
Cancellations requested within one week of booking will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations requested within 6 days or less of booking will NOT receive a refund.