T H E P R O C E S S & P O L I C I E S
A little planning.
A beautiful experience.
Everything you need to know about booking, payments, and what to expect.
Please take a moment to review the details below.
THE PROCESS
01 — Explore Sessions:
If you haven’t already, explore the Sessions menu to view the experiences I offer and find the session that feels right for you.
02 — Contact for Availability
Contact Mary Purdy Photography to check availability and confirm your session date before booking.
03 — Complete Your Booking:
Once your date is confirmed, visit the booking page and select your confirmed session type. Choose your collection and payment option, then complete the required booking information.
A non-refundable retainer is required to officially reserve your session date and time.
04 — Complete Required Forms:
Complete your Client Agreement and any session-specific forms or waivers that apply.
Cake Smash sessions require a Cake Waiver, and Fire Experience add-ons require a Fire Safety Agreement. Please also review any preparation guide applicable to your session.
Forms, waivers, and preparation guides are linked on the booking page for easy access.
05 — Final Payment:
Any remaining session balance is due 48 hours before your scheduled session.
Your session fee must be paid in full and all required forms must be completed before your session begins.
06 — Arrive & Enjoy:
Show up to your scheduled session ready for a fun, one-of-a-kind photography experience designed just for you.
STUDIO POLICIES
Non-Refundable Retainer:
A non-refundable, non-transferable retainer is required to reserve your confirmed session date and time.
Any remaining balance is due 48 hours before your session. All payments are non-refundable in the event of cancellation.
If an existing booking is rescheduled, an eligible balance payment may be transferred one time to another available date, subject to the terms of the Client Agreement.
Rescheduled sessions are subject to the rates in effect at the time of rescheduling.
Sick Children & Rescheduling:
If your child or another family member is sick, please contact Mary as soon as possible before your session to arrange rescheduling.
Please do not bring anyone who is sick or appears unwell to the studio. Mary Purdy Photography reserves the right to decline service or stop a session if a participant is sick or appears unwell.
Rescheduling is subject to availability and the cancellation and rescheduling terms outlined in the Client Agreement.
Client Agreement, Waivers & Preparation Guides:
A completed Client Agreement is required prior to your session.
Cake Smash sessions also require a Cake Waiver, and Fire Experience add-ons require a Fire Safety Agreement.
Please review any preparation guide applicable to your session before booking. The Client Agreement, applicable waivers, and preparation guides are linked on the booking page for easy access.
Note: No images will be taken until the session fee is paid in full and all required forms are completed.
Booking, Editing & Processing Time:
Every gallery is carefully edited by hand to reflect the signature style of Mary Purdy Photography.
Turnaround times vary by session type and are listed within the applicable session or booking details. If you have a specific delivery deadline, please discuss it with Mary before booking.
Holiday and Santa session galleries are delivered within four weeks. For all other sessions, please refer to the turnaround time listed for your selected session.
Rates:
Rates are subject to change.
Completing your booking and submitting the required retainer secures the session price in effect at the time of booking.
Rescheduled sessions are subject to the rates in effect at the time of rescheduling.
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Gift Certificates make a thoughtful gift for someone who already has a session booked or someone ready to create new memories with Mary Purdy Photography.
Available amounts can be purchased through the Gift Certificates page in the Sessions menu.
If you need a different amount, contact Mary for a personalized option.
Have a question?
I’m happy to help you feel prepared for your session.