Retainers & Booking Policy

All photography sessions with J Marie Boudoir Studios require a retainer to secure your booking. Retainer amounts may vary depending on the session type, package selected, or specific agreement between the client and photographer.

A retainer is applied toward your total balance and is required to reserve your session date and time.

Retainer Refund Policy

Retainers are refundable for 24 hours from the time of the initial transaction only.

After this 24-hour period, all retainers become non-refundable, as your selected session date is reserved exclusively for you and is no longer made available to other clients.

No services are required to be rendered for the retainer to be considered earned, as it is paid specifically to secure your booking and remove availability from the calendar.

Payments After Retainer

Any payments made after the retainer, including payment plans or additional payments, are also non-refundable.

These payments represent a continued commitment to your reserved session date and the studio’s continued hold on that time, which may result in turning away other potential bookings.

Session Scheduling Requirement

Retainers must be used to schedule a session date within 30 days of the original booking.

If a session is not scheduled within this timeframe, the retainer will be considered expired and forfeited, and a new retainer will be required to book a future session.

Agreement to Terms

By submitting any payment, you acknowledge and agree to all Terms and Conditions outlined by J Marie Boudoir Studios.

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Payment Plans

Clients may choose to pay for their session in full or, if eligible, enroll in a payment plan.

After your retainer is paid, an agreed-upon payment amount will be automatically billed on a weekly or bi-weekly schedule, as outlined in your invoice.

Payment Plan Agreement

By entering into a payment plan, you agree to maintain all scheduled payments in accordance with the agreed terms.

All payments are the responsibility of the client, and failure to maintain the agreed schedule may result in penalties and/or disruption of services.

Missed & Failed Payments

• Any failed, missed, or late payment will incur a minimum $50 fee, which will be added to your outstanding invoice balance

• Continued missed payments may result in further action, including potential cancellation of services or loss of scheduled session date

Session Payment Requirement

All session balances must be paid in full no later than 7 days prior to your scheduled session date.

Failure to complete payment within this timeframe may result in cancellation or rescheduling of your session at the studio’s discretion.

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Session Timing & Late Policy

Your session time begins promptly at your scheduled booking time.

A 15-minute grace period is provided for arrival. Sessions will not begin later than 15 minutes past the scheduled start time.

If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, your session may be subject to immediate cancellation at the discretion of J Marie Boudoir Studios.

Session Duration

Sessions will conclude at the scheduled end time and will not extend more than 15 minutes beyond the allotted time.

Late arrivals do not extend session time.

Additional Time

If additional time is requested, it must be:

• Approved in advance (if availability allows)

• Paid in full prior to the extension of services

Additional time will be billed accordingly.

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Ordering Appointments

Ordering appointments are available Friday and Saturday between 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM only.

These appointments are scheduled for you to return to the studio and personally select your favorite images from your session.

All images presented during your ordering appointment will be professionally retouched and prepared for viewing.

Image Delivery

Selected images will be delivered only after all outstanding balances on your account have been paid in full.

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Additional Images & Payment Plans

Some sessions include a set number of images based on your selected package. If you choose to purchase additional images, they are available at a rate of $49–$99 per image (please refer to your invoice for exact pricing). Additional image purchases will be billed through a separate invoice.

Your image gallery will remain available for 14 days following your originally scheduled ordering appointment, unless a payment plan has been established. After your final selections are made, all unselected images may be permanently removed and will no longer be accessible.

Ordering Appointment & Rescheduling

If you are unable to attend your scheduled ordering appointment, you may reschedule with a rescheduling fee. You will have 14 days from your originally scheduled ordering appointment to either:

• Complete your image purchase, or

• Establish a payment plan

Failure to do so within this timeframe may result in loss of access to your images.

Payment Plan Agreement

By entering into a payment plan, you agree to fulfill all scheduled payments in accordance with the agreed terms.

• Payments are typically processed on Fridays around 6:00 AM CST, unless otherwise agreed upon

• Payment reschedule requests must be made with at least 24 hours notice

• Any payment reschedule will incur a $50 fee, added to your invoice balance

Missed & Failed Payments

All clients are responsible for maintaining their payment schedule.

• Any failed or missed payment will incur a minimum $50 fee

• Continued missed payments may result in default of the payment plan

Image Delivery & Hold Policy

If a payment plan is established for additional images:

• ALL images (including those included in your original package) will be held

• No images will be delivered until the full balance is paid in completion

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Payment Plan Default & Cancellation

If a payment plan is not completed or becomes delinquent, it will be considered in default and subject to cancellation.

In the event of cancellation:

• The photographer will select and deliver only the images included in your original session package

• Any payments made toward additional images are non-refundable and non-transferable

• Payments made do not apply toward individual images, but rather the overall payment plan agreement

• All funds paid toward additional images are forfeit upon cancellation

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Rights & Usage Agreement

By submitting any payment toward services with J Marie Boudoir Studios, you acknowledge and agree to all Terms and Conditions outlined herein.

Upon completion of your final payment and delivery of your purchased images, you are granted personal usage rights to your selected, non-watermarked images. This means you are free to use, share, and enjoy your images for personal use.

However, images may not be sold, resold, edited for commercial purposes, or licensed to any third party without prior written consent from J Marie Boudoir Studios. For commercial usage inquiries, please contact contact@jmarieboudoir.com.

Studio Rights

J Marie Boudoir Studios retains full copyright and ownership of all images and video content created during your session.

Unless otherwise agreed upon in writing, J Marie Boudoir Studios reserves the right to use, publish, display, edit, promote, or distribute any content created for portfolio, marketing, advertising, or business purposes.

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Unpurchased Images & Content Protection

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Any images, videos, or materials that have not been purchased remain the exclusive property of J Marie Boudoir Studios.

Clients are strictly prohibited from copying, downloading, screenshotting, recording, sharing, or otherwise reproducing any unpurchased content.

Unauthorized use of any content will be considered a violation of these Terms and may result in legal action. J Marie Boudoir Studios reserves the right to pursue damages, including a minimum fee of $1,000 per image for unauthorized use.

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Contests & Giveaways

Any information collected through contests, giveaways, or promotions conducted by J Marie Boudoir Studios is voluntary and subject to the terms outlined in our Privacy Policy.

All contest or giveaway recipients are considered standard clients and are required to follow all policies, procedures, and Terms & Conditions outlined by J Marie Boudoir Studios.

Retainer Requirement

Contest winners are required to submit a one-time refundable retainer to secure their session date and time.

This retainer will be fully refunded upon the successful completion of the scheduled session.

Cancellation & Rescheduling

If a session is canceled or rescheduled by the client:

• The retainer becomes non-refundable

• The session must be rescheduled and is subject to availability

• Additional fees may apply

Failure to comply with scheduling or attendance requirements may result in forfeiture of the session.

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Referral Rewards Program Terms & Conditions

I believe that the most beautiful compliment you can give is sharing your experience with others. My Referral Rewards Program was designed to thank my supporters for spreading the word. Even if you've never had a session with me you're still eligible for the reward. 

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How It Works

• (Referrer): The client or person who shares their experience and introduces someone new to the studio.

• (Guest): The new client/ person who books their session through your referral.

Rewards

• Guest Benefit: Your Guest will receive 10% off their first session when they book through your referral.

• Referrer Benefit: As a thank you, you will receive $250 via USPS check (mailed within 30 days) once your Guest:

  1. Books and fully pays for their session.

  2. Completes their scheduled session & returns for their ordering appointment.

• Future Session Savings: As a Referrer, you will also enjoy 10% off any of your future sessions, applied after your Guest’s completed session.

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Program Terms

1. Referral rewards are only issued after the Guest’s session has been completed in full.

2. Only one Referrer may be credited for each Guest referral. (If multiple clients refer the same Guest, the reward will be granted to the first name provided at booking.)

3. Rewards are non-transferable, non-refundable, and hold no cash value outside the program’s stated terms.

4. Checks are mailed via USPS within 30 days of the Guest’s completed session; J Marie Boudoir Studios  is not responsible for delays caused by postal services.

5. Discounts cannot be combined with any other promotional offers unless otherwise stated in writing.

6. J Marie Boudoir Studios reserves the right to update, modify, or terminate this program at any time without prior notice.

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Cancellations & Rescheduling Policy

All retainers and payments are subject to the Retainer Policy outlined above.

Retainers are refundable for 24 hours from the time of purchase only. After this period, all retainers and any additional payments made (including but not limited to payment plan payments, rescheduling fees, or other charges) are non-refundable under any circumstances.

Cancellations

If a session is canceled after the 24-hour grace period:

• All payments made will be forfeited

• A new retainer will be required to book a future session

• The booking process must be completed again in full

Rescheduling Policy

Clients may request to reschedule their session:

• Up to 7 days prior to the scheduled session date

• Up to 3 days prior to the scheduled ordering appointment

All rescheduling requests are:

• Subject to availability

• Subject to a rescheduling fee, determined on a case-by-case basis

• Required to be paid in full prior to confirming the new date

Session Changes

• Downgrading a session/package will incur a change fee

• Upgrading a session/package will not incur additional fees (beyond price differences)

Reschedule Limits

Sessions may be rescheduled a maximum of two (2) times.

Failure to reschedule prior to the originally scheduled date and time will result in the session being treated as a cancellation, and all cancellation terms will apply.

Missed Appointments

Failure to attend a scheduled session or appointment without prior rescheduling will be considered a cancellation and will require a new retainer to rebook.

Ordering Appointment Policy

Ordering appointments must be scheduled and completed within 14 days of your session date.

Failure to do so may result in:

• Loss of access to your images

• Permanent deletion of your gallery

• Loss of any rights to the images

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Model Release & Consent

J Marie Boudoir Studios respects the privacy and comfort of every client. Your images will never be shared without your explicit consent.

By participating in a session with J Marie Boudoir Studios, you acknowledge that you have the option to grant or deny permission for your images and/or video content to be used for portfolio, marketing, advertising, and promotional purposes.

Consent for usage is completely voluntary and will be documented separately in writing prior to or at the time of your session.

Usage Options

Clients may choose one of the following:

• Full Consent
  Granting permission for J Marie Boudoir Studios to use images and/or video content for website, social media, advertising, and promotional use.

• Partial Consent
  Granting permission for limited use (such as anonymous images, cropped images, or images without identifying features).

• No Consent (Private Session)
  No images or content will be shared publicly under any circumstances.

Ownership & Rights

Regardless of consent selection:

• J Marie Boudoir Studios retains full copyright ownership of all images and video content created.

• Clients receive personal usage rights to purchased images as outlined in the Rights & Usage Agreement.

Revocation of Consent

If a client initially grants consent and later wishes to revoke it, J Marie Boudoir Studios will make reasonable efforts to remove future use of the content. However:

• Previously published materials may not be fully retractable

• Removal from third-party platforms cannot be guaranteed

Client Responsibility

Clients confirm that they are at least 18 years of age and legally able to provide consent for participation and image usage.