Booking & Contracts
Booking & Contracts
Your session is reserved once both your contract and your retainer are received.
How to book
3. Complete the contract
Once your date is confirmed, fill in the online session contract.
Retainer
A non-refundable retainer reserves your date and time and is credited toward your session. The balance is due on the day of your session.
| Session | Retainer |
|---|---|
| Newborn or maternity | $100 |
| Maternity + newborn combo | $150 |
| Grow With Me | $200 |
| All other sessions (milestones, first birthday, family, mini and holiday mini sessions, headshots) | $50 |
How to pay
Send your retainer by Interac e-Transfer to payment@amygrauer.com, and include your name, session type and session date in the message. Cash is also accepted. If your bank asks for a security question, contact Amy for the answer.
Christmas mini sessions: book your spot online through Square, then send your retainer by Interac e-Transfer as described above.
Good to know
- Balance on the day of your session: Interac e-Transfer, cash, or debit/credit card in person.
- Cancelling or rescheduling: at least 48 hours’ notice is required to keep your retainer, which can then be applied to a new session booked within six months.
- Prices may change, but are locked in once your retainer is paid.
- All prices are subject to applicable sales tax.
- All sales are final.
What your retainer covers
- 20 minutes to 3 hours (depending on the type of session) of the photographer’s time and talent
- Use of the baby wardrobe, props and studio lighting (maternity gowns are an additional fee)
- Basic editing and processing of the images for your online gallery (the number of images included varies by session)
- Print release
Daycare and school directors
Booking a photo day for your daycare or school? Complete the daycare photography contract online.