Your Reservation Time

Your reservation includes all load-in, setup, shooting, breakdown, cleanup, and departure time.

Please do not enter the studio before your scheduled start time. The studio must be cleaned, reset, and fully vacated by the end of your reservation. If you think you may need additional time, extend your booking in advance whenever possible.

Overtime is not guaranteed and may be charged at the applicable overtime rate.

Garage Access

The rear garage door may be used for loading and unloading. The padlock key hangs on the hook beside the garage door.

After loading or unloading:

• Close the garage door
• Secure the padlock
• Return the key to its hook

Please keep the garage door closed during your session to help maintain the studio’s temperature.

Guests

Only the number of people included in your reservation may enter the studio. Please contact us before your session if your guest count changes.

The person who booked the studio is responsible for the conduct of all guests and for any damage caused during the rental.

Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Pets require advance approval.

Furniture

Furniture and lightweight props may be moved carefully to customize your shoot. Please lift rather than drag furniture, and return everything to its original location before leaving.

Do not move large, mounted, fragile, or specialty items without permission. Do not stand on furniture or place dirty shoes on beds, couches, or upholstered pieces.

Paper Backdrops

Paper backdrops may be pulled to the floor for full-length photographs. Use provided tape to secure to the ground. Please use only the amount needed for your session.

If the exposed paper becomes dirty or torn, you may trim the minimum amount necessary to create a clean edge. Excessive backdrop use or damage may result in an additional charge.

Pulley Systems

Do NOT touch the pulley systems under any circumstances. There is surveillance in the studio and if anyone is caught touching the pulley system, there will be a $250 fine.

Food & Beverages

Food and nonalcoholic beverages are permitted when handled carefully. Keep drinks away from electronics, equipment, paper backdrops, and upholstered sets.

Alcohol is not allowed.

Prohibited Items

The following are not permitted without written approval:

• Smoking or vaping inside the studio
• Illegal drugs
• Open flames, candles, smoke bombs, or pyrotechnics
• Fog or haze machines
• Glitter, loose confetti, feathers, sand, or artificial snow
• Paint, fake blood, body oil, or water effects
• Nails, screws, staples, or strong adhesives
• Pornography or sexual activity
• Any illegal or dangerous activity

Please ask before bringing anything that could stain, shed, create smoke, leave residue, or require unusual cleanup.

Before leaving:

• Return furniture, props, and equipment to their original locations
• Remove all personal items and decorations
• Place trash in the appropriate bins
• Wipe up spills and clean any mess created during your rental
• Sweep the floor if needed
• Turn off all lights you used
• Close and lock the garage door; return key to hook
• Confirm that the front and back doors are locked
• Return all keys to their designated locations

Additional cleaning, repair, replacement, or reset fees may be charged if the studio is left excessively dirty, damaged, or out of order.

Damages and Incidents

Please report spills, breakage, equipment problems, injuries, or other incidents immediately—even if the issue seems minor.

The booking guest is financially responsible for damage caused by anyone in their group. Promptly reporting an accident gives us the best chance to repair or clean the affected item.

Thank you for helping us keep The Shadow Box Studio clean, safe, and ready for the next creative guest.