STUDIO POLICY

FrequentlyAsked Questions

We have the following rules in place because we want everyone to have the same awesome experience.
 
  • At this time, we are not accepting bookings for High School Senior Photography Team Sessions and/or Model Rep Team Sessions. This does not affect individual High School Senior Portrait Sessions; you are welcome to book Individual Senior Sessions.
  • No animals allowed.
  • No food or drink allowed. (We allow an exception for ‘cake smash’ sessions. PLEASE do not leave a mess for the next guest. We provide paper towels and cleaning products)
  • No confetti or glitter allowed.
  • No open flames, dry ice, sparklers allowed.
  • Please do not walk on the furniture in shoes. Do not jump on bed. Max capacity 250lbs
  • Place all trash in the trash can when you’re done.
  • Please reset furniture and props need to be moved back to their original place.
  • When you are on a white floor, please wear shoe covers or socks when not in the picture.
  • When moving furniture or large props that need to slide on the floor, please use furniture coasters or dollies. (Pushing or shoving without furniture sliders can damage the floors and furniture legs as well. If you need help, please ask staff ahead of your booking. Furniture damage, including leg damage, will incur a fee of up to $300. Floor damage and deep scratches will incur a fee of up to $500.)
  • Any damages to props or backdrops will incur a fee equal to the replacement cost of that item.
  • If the studio is left untidy at the end of the booking, there will be an automatic $25 reset/cleaning fee added to your booking.
  • Guests may cancel their booking until 10 days before the event start time and will receive a full refund of their booking price.
  • Guests may cancel their booking between 10 days and 72 hours before the event start time and receive a 50% refund of their booking price or at your request, or you can receive a credit to be used for a WEEKDAY booking.
  • Booking cancellations submitted less than 72 hours before the start time are not refundable. However, at your request, you can receive a credit to be used for a WEEKDAY booking.
  • All in house studio credits will be given in the form of a coupon code or gift certificate that can be used within 90 days of your original booking date. 
  • Refund blackout dates: Cancellation of weekend bookings from 10/15-12/15 can be rescheduled with studio credit for weekday bookings in the next 90 days, but are not refundable.
  • Clean Slate optimal lighting is from morning to mid afternoon.
  • Lifestyle optimal lighting is from noon to early evening.
  • We have lighting equipment available in each studio for rent ($20): one Alien Bee 400 and one 86″ PLM umbrella w/diffusion cover
  • Pets are not permitted in the studios.
  • Session props such as plants, vases, chairs, boxes, clothing rack, mirrors, and seasonal installations are all included with your studio booking.
  • Reflectors, backdrop stands, and extension cords are available at no charge.
  • Studio lighting, clothes steamers, and full sweeps are available for an additional charge.
  • Loft 18 offers free WiFi to all guests. The username and password is provided in your booking confirmation and posted inside the studios.
  • Public parking is free and can be found all along Main Street or in the public parking lot across the street from the Fortville Post Office. 
  • We have a picture gallery and mood boards that you can use for marketing. You can find the full gallery HERE.