UPDATED AUGUST 19th, 2024


RESERVING a STUDIO
A non-refundable retainer fee equal to fifty percent (50%) of the total fee is required at the time of reservation and signing of a proposal agreement. Both a signed agreement and a Retainer Fee must be received by the Renter in order to hold the rental period and reserve the Petit Social Studio. Final Payment Due One (1) Week Before Studio Reservation Date. Late Fees Will Apply. All Reservations Booked Within Two (2) Weeks Of Reservation Date Will Require Full Payment At The Time Of Reservation And Become Non-Refundable Once Booked. Reservations Are Not Final Until Both A Retainer Fee And Signed Contract Are Completed.


STUDIO 'pHOTO/VIDEO' SHOOT CAPACITY
Pictures and video reservations are for less than ten (10) guests ONLY at a time


wHEN DO I SHOW UP/LEAVE?
Your rental time Begins promptly at the designated started time and ends promptly at the designated ending time. Reservation Time must include set-up, breakdown, and clean up. The studio must be cleaned and vacated by the end of the rental period to respect our fellow creatives time and efforts Overtime Fees will apply

Please make sure to communicate studio policy to clients. it is important to Be Mindful Of Clients Arrival Time, Because More Often Than Not, They Are 10 To 15min Earlier, Before Their Photographers Arrival, and we do not have a waiting area to offer for their comfort.


CAN I COME EARLY? CAN I STAY LATER?
More Often Than Not, There Will Be Someone Scheduled Before Or After Your Reservation. Plan For Client Arrival, Set Up, Shooting Time, And Clean Up Within Your Reservation timeframe.


CAN I BRING PETS?
we love pets! they are more than welcome to come into the space with you and your family. all we ask is that you bring appropriate cleaning supplies for any messes or hair left by the pet. 


CHILDREN
We allow children of all ages in the space, but they must be supervised as there are sharp edges, brick, stairs, small decor, and higher platforms they could fall off of, and curtain rods that could be pulled down.


FOOD & DRINK
You're more than welcome to bring in any food or drink into the space. We ask that you follow local aBC guidelines when it comes to alcohol in the space. Please keep all food and drinks within the studio spaces, inclusive of our deck and outside front porch.


BEAUTY RECOMMENDATIONS 
Our neighbors, HONEY SALON, Offer a variety of artists and services available such as hair styling (up dos & blowouts), makeup, brows, lashes, Facials, Waxing, and more — have your hair and makeup beauty needs done conveniently on site, right in the building of the Petit Social Studio. 


SPEAKER
we offer a bose Bluetooth speaker with iPhone auxiliary cord (By request)


WiFi
It will be provided to you on the day of your rental by your studio host


WHAT IS PARKING LIKE?
Parking is free street parking at our location and in town. 


STUDIO ENTRANCE(S)  
We are located at 85 Clinton St. in the historic Central Hotel building. You are able to easily identify the building By the 'Hotel & Restaurant' mural on the street side of the building. (Please note: there is no hotel or restaurant in the building, as it is a replica of what the building resembled circa the year 1908). BLANCHE is located at the front of the building, whereas BRIQUE is located in the back of the building. Both entrances are on the first level, but require a few steps. (Please Check Your Confirmation E-Mail For Specifics Regarding The Space You Booked). an aDA accessible ramp is available for both studios.

Please be courteous to other Business Tenants and residents of the building while loading in and unloading.


LIGHTING
We are solely a natural light photography studio. If you're booked later in the day, please be mindful of sunset on the day of your reservation and plan accordingly. we do not provide additional lighting equipment beyond the studios installed overhead lighting. ALSO -- we cannot control mother nature if she is cloudy, partly cloudy, or full sun.


AUDIO
Our studio is nOT SOUNDPROOF, so audio at your own risk. please let us know in advance so that we can plan accordingly for placement of "Video Audio Recording in Progress, Silence  Please" signs.


NOISE
We ask that you please respect and be courteous to the other businesses/tenants within our building, and keep noise to a sensible volume, as the floors are thin. No loud music.


FURNITURE, DECORATIONS, and PROP ROOM
Furniture can be moved around (really, we encourage it!), but not removed from any studio space or building. Please help yourself to props that are in the prop room, but please put them back to where you found them. There Is A Studio Re-Setting Fee Of $25.00. for any missing, damaged, or broken items, there will be a replacement fee at 1.5x the retail value of the item.


STUDIO CONDITION
You must return the studio to the condition as it was when you arrived. We encourage you to get creative, but be mindful when moving furniture and props please. ALL Equipment, Furniture, Props, And Backdrops, Must Be Returned To Their Original Place Within The Booking Timeframe. There is a studio re-setting fee of $25.00.

it is your responsibility to to return furniture to its original location, sweeping up excess dirt/debris, and wiping up any spills that took place during your rental. if the condition you left the studio in, does not meet our standards.  You will be charged an added cleaning fee of $100.00.


STORAGE
Unfortunately we do not have a storage area to stow away all unwanted props in the studio space. We can, however, move the smaller items of our the space (chairs, stools, etc.), but the larger items (tables, etc.) must stay in the space. absolutely nothing can be stored in hallways or common areas. items can be placed on our deck pending weather forecast.


CANCELLATION POLICY
Renters Can Cancel Their Photo Studio Reservation With No Additional Charge At Any Time Up To Three (3) Hours Before The Reservation Is Set To Begin By Replying To Their 'Reservation Confirmation' E-Mail. Upon Cancellation, You Will Receive A Cancellation Confirmation Email. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN.


RESCHEDULING / DATE CHANGES
Renters May Reschedule Or Change Their Reservation Date/Time Once To A New Date And Time. Upon Rescheduling To TBD, You Will Receive A Credit For The Dollar Amount Spent That Can Be Applied Towards A Future Rental With Us.

Your Credit Will Expire Six (6) Months From The Date Of The Original Reservation. Reschedule Dates Must Be Within Six (6) Months To Have The Credit Applied. The Petit Social Studio Will Make Every Attempt To Reschedule The Date Based Upon Our Availability, But There Is No Guarantee Another Suitable Date Will Be Available. A Rescheduled Date Beyond Six (6) Months Of The Original Date Will Be Considered A New Reservation And A New Retainer Fee Will Be Required.

You Can Only Reschedule A Studio Reservation One (1) Time Before A $75 Rescheduling Fee Begins To Apply. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. You Will Receive A Credit For The Dollar Amount Spent That Can Be Applied Towards A Future Rental With Us. Your Credit Will Expire Six (6) Months From The Date Of The Original Reservation. Cancellations And Rescheduling Requests Received Within Three (3) Hours Of The Start Time Of Your Reservation Will Not Be Given A Credit. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN.

Cancellations Vs. Rescheduling
If A Reservation Is Cancelled Instead Of Rescheduled, It Cannot Be Rescheduled At A Later Time. It Will Be Considered A New Reservation And A New Retainer Fee, Or Payment Will Be Required Depending On What Package Is Selected.








HOW DOES IT WORK?

1. INQUIRE
Like what you see? Let's get your inquiry into my email boy by using our website contact form.

2. bOOK
reserve our studio space and date/Time with a 50% non-refundable retainer Fee. Final payment due one (1) week before studio reservation Date. Late fees will apply. all reservations booked within two (2) weeks of reservation Date will require full payment at the time of reservation and become non-refundable once booked. Reservations are not final until both a retainer fee and sign contract are completed.

I'll send you a Reservation Proposal through our 'cRM', Honeybook, so you can pay your retainer fee, see all of the terms clearly outlined, and sign the contract to make it officially, official!

3. enjoy your time in the petit social studio
we want to make this experience worry-free. let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure your Creative/Photo Studio Experience is a hit!


>>> IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BOOKING AN EVENT AT THE STUDIO, PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE SEPARATE EVENT-SPECIFIC TERMS THAT VARY FROM CREATIVE / PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO RENTALS <<<