Stephanie Petersen Photography LLC is a registered legal business in the State of New Jersey and has met with all the legal obligations of this state. Stephanie Petersen Photography LLC adheres to all State laws regarding operating a Photography business in the State of New Jersey.

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Time in the studio is by appointment only! 

The Stephanie Petersen Photography Studio is located in our private home and my sets are custom ordered and hand crafted. Therefore, I do not do walk-ins. If you would like to have me take your photo either in the studio or on location you will need to call, text, message, or email in advance and we can discuss what your needs are, how I can help you, and fit you in when I'm available. We will then set up your appointment for your customized, agreed on, photoshoot.

We need to talk! Having your photoshoot come out perfectly involves a conversation. I almost always custom shop for each photoshoot and set it up especially for you by hand. Therefore, there's things I need to know and do way before you arrive. What kind of photoshoot did you have in mind? Where are we shooting? Who is the subject? What's the theme? What is the color palette? What are you wearing in the photos? Are there special props I have to buy? Is there a cake I have to order? Let me know and I'll get it all ready for you.

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What is the studio like? My studio is located on the top floor of my 120+ year old home. Therefore, there are three floors of stairs that you need to climb to get up into the studio space. If you have issues climbing stairs or have vertigo please take this into account before you book your studio time. Think about the footwear you arrive wearing, the length of your dress. Can you easily walk up and down stairs in that footwear? Will you trip on the bottom of your dress? Sometimes it's best to arrive wearing street clothes, change into your "special outfit" when you get into the studio and change back into your street clothes before you leave. Also, be warned, my studio can get extremely hot during the Summer months. During the Summer I will only book studio time in the early morning, and if the weather forecast calls for extreme heat I will ask you to reschedule for another, cooler day. You are coming to the studio to get great photos, extreme heat will most likely affect your "look" or baby will get fussy and sweaty, cakes will melt.... Best to reschedule.

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It's Electric... Boogie Woogie Woogie....

There's lots of electric going on in the studio. Lots of wires running across the floor, light stands, lights and cameras. I do tape all wires down with gaffers tape and use sandbags to weight down all lights and stands. However, it's always good to be aware and mindful that you are in a working Photography Studio. There's going to be wires, lights and stands in the space so use caution when walking through the studio! I use strobes for most photo shoots in the studio. If you have photosensitive epilepsy, photophobia, light sensitivity, or photosensitivity you will need to let me know ahead of time so I can make necessary adjustments to the lighting for you. You may also want to consider booking a shoot outside on location instead of in the studio.

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My studio is pet friendly. I take photos of pets. I own pets. There's often pets in my studio. On any given day there may be animal hair in my studio. If you have pet allergies please take this into account before booking time in my studio.

 

Please come prepared for your photoshoot! 

Baby looks best with baby in a special outfit or costume. Portraits look best when you are wearing your best. Be mindful of the shoes you are wearing, your makeup, your hair... We will have numerous conversations about your theme, props, setting, etc before the shoot if you don't specify that you need a stylist or special wardrobe that component will be up to you. I will NOT issue refunds because you "didn't like your makeup". Your hair & makeup is your responsibility, my responsibility is to construct your set & take photographs. If you need a MUA or Hairdresser you need to let me know and I will book one for you. Please note Stylists are an extra charge. If you need me to hire a Stylist you will need to pay the Stylist.

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Let's talk about cakes! Many of my shoots have cakes as props. Some cakes are more decorative than others, some cakes are larger than others, some have toppers, some are very plain... If you would like a cake in your shoot we need to have a specific conversation about the cake before hand. Cakes often need to be special ordered. Toppers often need to be special ordered. Cakes with themes will always need to be special ordered. Special ordered cakes have a lead time of a few days and always cost more than cakes bought out of the case at the bakery. Some cakes simply just cost more than others. Some people like to handle ordering their cake themselves... If you want me to order you a cake, I need to know before we shoot. If you want me to order you a special cake, the bakery will need extra time to make the special cake. All cakes are an extra charge on top of the studio time and photo package.

 

All appointments require a cash deposit. I ask for a deposit because that money is used to buy the props needed for your personalized photoshoot. The deposit also secures our commitment to your appointment. Your appointment time will be your appointment time and we agree not to book any other shoots during your time. The deposit is non refundable unless you cancel or reschedule 48 hours before the appointment. If you cancel or reschedule 48 hours prior to your appointment your deposit will either be refunded back to you the same way you paid or will apply to your rescheduled appointment. Deposits can be made either by  Venmo, Zelle, Credit Cards (credit card transactions subject to service charges), cash, or gift certificate.

 

Please be courteous and respectful of my time and arrive to your appointment on time. I understand that sometimes issues come up. Please call and let me know that you are running late and I will be happy to accommodate your needs.

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Please also keep in mind that during the Covid-19 pandemic we ask that only those directly involved with the photoshoot show up to an appointment. Unnecessary people in your party only promotes crowding in our studio and the potential spread of disease. We also ask that everyone involved with the photoshoot wear a mask inside the studio. During the time of actual shooting, when both the model and the Photographer's masks come off, we will all need to keep 6 ft apart.