These policies exist to protect the health, safety, and boundaries of all involved. You must review and agree to them no less than 24 hours before your session starts.

Fragrance

All attendees must arrive completely free of fragrance due to the photographer’s severe immune disorder

• Even mild exposure can trigger a severe anaphylactic reaction.

• Even products labeled “natural” or “clean” may cause a reaction.

Regrettably, if a scent triggers a reaction, the session will need to end immediately. This risk is one reason sessions are offered at no charge. Your understanding and effort is appreciated.

Viral Illness

Due to newborn’s vulnerability and the photographer’s immune suppression, no one who is sick, symptomatic, or recently exposed to a virus may attend. If anyone in your household develops symptoms before your session, please notify Zoe ASAP. If we need to reschedule, I’m happy to do so - there’s no penalty.

Please note that if illness becomes apparent during the session, it may need to be ended prematurely for safety.

Masks

Photographer is immune suppressed, so as we head into virus season, I ask that all adults who enter my studio wear a mask (while they aren't in pictures). Thank you for helping to keep me safe. If you have a mask you like, please bring it. If not, a surgical mask will be provided.

Disability

The photographer is disabled but fully capable as long as these policies are followed. If they are not, the session may be forced to end prematurely.

To ensure your baby’s comfort and safety, extra care is taken in planning and preparing each session. I am committed to providing a safe, professional, and positive experience for you and your baby.

Social Media

I share a few images from your session on social media, referring to babies as “Baby [Initials]”. If you do not want your child’s images used, please clearly indicate this in writing prior to your session. Unless otherwise specified, consent will be considered implied upon signing this agreement.

Respect

All families are welcome at CapturedByZoe Photography regardless of background, beliefs, or circumstances. Zoe strives to offer a safe and supportive environment within which to capture the perfection of your newborn.

You can expect to receive kindness, patience, and clear communication, and you are expected to extend the same courtesy in return. Disrespectful or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.

Sibling Policy

The focus of a newborn session is the newborn, which is what my space is designed for. Please indicate on the registration form if you would like to request including parent(s) in a couple pictures. 

Siblings aren't normally part of sessions. If you would like to discuss a possible exception, please reach out directly prior to your session. In a situation where siblings do attend, the following rules are in place:

• Notify Zoe in advance

• Have two guardians present at the session

• If a sibling cannot sit quietly, a guardian must be prepared to step out/leave with them

• For safety reasons, running or playing in the studio is prohibited.

Rescheduling & Cancellation

If you need to cancel, please let me know as soon as possible so I can offer your time slot to another family. Late reschedules (within 48 hours of session time) are allowed once. A second late reschedule will be treated as a cancellation, and no further sessions will be offered.

No-call/no-shows are not permitted to reschedule.