Thank you for having your photo shoot at Snap Foto Club Studio. We look forward to creating a memorable experience for you and your clients. Snap Foto Club staff is here to make your visit as enjoyable as possible so please let us know if there is anything you need prior to, or during your booking.

 

Please read the following studio rental information and rules:

1. Use of Snap Foto Club Studio is at your own risk. Snap Foto Club (Snap YYC Inc.) is not responsible in any way (including monetary compensation) for any injury and/or damage/loss of property you incur during your visit, including any potential damage to your equipment by Snap Foto Club staff.

 

2. 100% payment of the studio rental fee is required to secure the date for your booking. Any extras purchased during your visit will be paid at the studio prior to the end of your booking. Payment is required for all time booked in the schedule, with any extra time being billed on site. Unused time cannot be refunded or banked. For example: if you book 2 hours and only use 1 hour you will be billed for 2 hours and any unused time cannot be used towards future bookings. The cash value of unused time cannot be used as credit for any other products we offer.

 

3. You and your guests may begin to arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of your booking for the sole purpose of load in. The aforementioned complimentary time is not guaranteed and is subject to availability. We may have other bookings leading up to, during, and following your event so please be respectful of the time. In cases where Snap Foto Club studio is booked for private events prior to your booking, access to the studio may not be possible until your designated time slot. Please respect signage on the door and wait outside if requested.

 

4. Lights and other rentals are available on site.

 

5. You must clear the studio by the end of your rental period. For example, if you have rented the space for 2 hours you must set up, shoot, tear down/pack up, and clean up, within the 2 hour rental period. If you need extra time, we may be able to extend your booking at 1.5x hourly rate. We often have back to back bookings so we ask that you are mindful of this and clear the studio on time.

If you go overtime without arranging a time extension with a Snap Foto Club employee, you will be charged a minimum of the equivalent of 1 hour of studio time. This penalty does not extend your booking. If you remain in the studio after being asked to clear you may incur additional fees beyond the aforementioned overtime penalty. This additional fee is at Snap Foto Club’s discretion.

Same day rental time extensions are billed at a rate of 1.5x regular hourly rate. Please book enough time to complete your work to avoid same day extensions.

6. Any and all activity in the studio is considered billable time. This includes but it is not limited to: make up, hair, gear set up, gear tear down, breaks, lunch, dinner, mid-session snacks, and outdoor excursions. Snap Foto Club provides complimentary tours that can be booked to pre plan your shoot. Please contact us to schedule a free tour. Studio time runs continuously, starting from your booked time or early arrival, whichever happens sooner, and cannot be put on hold.

7. We ask that you keep the space as tidy as possible during your booking. There is a ZERO tolerance policy on dirty footwear on any upholstery such as sofas, couches, chairs or any other material that cannot easily be cleaned.  If you leave the studio in excessive disarray or stain upholstery you will be charged a minimum $100.00 + GST cleaning fee. CONFETTI BALLOONS/POPPERS popped in the studio incur a minimum $100 clean up fee. Please arrange confetti use prior to your shoot.

8. Discharge of any atmospheric particulate matter such as fog, smoke, haze, or any other atmospheric effects are subject to the following fees.

“Little Studio” – $50 for the duration of your booking.

“Big Studio” – $100 for the duration of your booking.

 In order to prevent delays during your studio rental, it is recommended that you contact us and inform us of your intent to to use atmospheric effects.

Any unathorized discharge of atmospheric effects will be subject to immediate termination of your session, and no refunds will be issued.

Clients who trigger fire alarms as a result of unathorized discharge of atmospheric effects will be billed for all fees and damages incured for all occupants of Tribune Block (118 8 Ave SW, Calgary AB)

 

9. If you or your guests cause damage to the studio or any property of Snap YYC Inc. (including but not limited to, equipment, photo displays, floors, brick walls, washrooms, furniture, props) you will be charged the full cost to repair the damage and any other reasonable fees. There is a ZERO tolerance policy on dragging, pushing, and/or pulling furniture or other props across the hardwood floors and any other floors at Snap Foto Club studio is strictly prohibited. Clients will be financially liable for any damage to floors (scratches) and/or furniture as a result of damage caused by dragging, pushing, and/or pulling furniture. Please ask for assistance from staff to properly move furniture.

 

10. Cancellation of your booking is acceptable 48 hours or earlier before your booking start time. 50% of the studio rental fee will be returned to you. There are no refunds for bookings cancelled within 48 hours of your booking start time. If you pre-purchased any add-ons (lights, paper) you will receive a refund equal to those amounts. Any pre-purchased special décor that we procure on your behalf is non-refundable.

 

Rescheduling of your booking is acceptable 48 hours or earlier before your booking start time. Please refer to your booking confirmation email to reschedule your booking.

 

11. In the event Snap Foto Club (Snap YYC Inc.) cancels your booking, the limit of liability is restricted to reimbursement of all monies paid to Snap Foto Club at the time of the cancellation.

 

12. Any derogatory, aggressive, intimidating, or inappropriate behaviour towards Snap Foto Club team members or other guests will not be tolerated at any time. You will be asked to leave and forfeit your session fees.

 

13. Do not run, jump over barriers, engage in horseplay, or other disruptive, destructive and/or dangerous behaviours. You will be asked to leave and forfeit your session fees.

 

14. Do not block stairwells, entrance ways, or other easements throughout the studio.

 

15. Snap Foto Club is not responsible for your personal belongings. You may leave them in our closet at your own risk.

 

16. Snap Foto Club reserves the right to request ID to verify booking identity. Please have this with you when you arrive.

 

17. If you arrive late you will not be given a time extension. No refunds or price adjustments will be given for arriving late or missing your time slot. We are located in the downtown core so please allow for adequate time to find parking.

 

18. The Snap Foto Club studio is on the 2nd floor of a heritage building on Stephen Avenue. If you are bringing gear or props with you, please bear in mind that you will have to carry it up a flight of stairs. Load in for larger productions is typically easiest before 11AM. A permit may be available to drive onto Stephen Avenue, please get in touch with our staff to arrange use of the permit. Don’t want to lug your gear? Ask about our rentals.

 

19. Third party deliveries to the studio must be able to complete the delivery up the stairs. Deliveries cannot be left at the base of the stairs and Snap Foto Club staff will not assist delivery companies completing the delivery. All deliveries must be arranged within Snap Foto Club’s operating hours and details must be communicated to Snap Foto Club prior to delivery. Snap Foto Club cannot guarantee on site storage of delivered items before and after your booking.

 

20. Please respect the displays, props, and furniture. Some displays are fragile and are not made to be touched. If you are unsure if you can touch a display, please do not hesitate to ask. Damage to a display, prop, or furniture will result in you being asked to leave the premises and/or to provide financial compensation for the damage.

 

21. The Snap Foto Club studio is always changing. We reserve the right to change our walls, backgrounds, props, and furniture without notice, for any reason. If you have your eye set on something specific it is best to send us a message to make sure it will be available during your booking. In addition, Snap Foto Club may conduct occasional maintenance on photo-ops. During the maintenance period an experience may not be available.

 

22. Snap Foto Club studio welcomes videographers, however, please be advised that the Snap Foto Club studio is housed in a heritage building built in 1892 and it is not soundproof. Please be advised of the additional information regarding sound level:

 

“Little Studio” and “Big Studio” bookings are separated from each other by thick glass that attenuates the majority of sound transfer. However, we cannot guarantee a complete interruption free environment.    Approaching other Snap Foto Club clients asking them to attenuate their sound is strictly prohibited. If you would like to ensure that your production is free from sound interuptions, please book both studio areas to buyout the entire facility.

 

If your production is recording live sound we highly recommend booking both studios to ensure you are the only group using the studio space. Snap Foto Club will not mitigate sound, and will continue to hold appointments in other areas of the studio.

 

23. Snap Foto Club cannot be held responsible for any production interruptions related to external factors beyond the control of Snap Foto Club staff. Examples of such interruptions include but are not limited to: building infrastructure, emergency sirens, construction, heating and cooling (or lack thereof), power outages/amperage limits, acts of god, happenings with neighbors, internet outages, sound leakage from the other studios, and any other factor deemed an interruption by clients but beyond the control of Snap Foto Club staff.

 

24. The Snap Foto Club studio gets a lot of natural light through its numerous skylights and large windows. In most cases this is a photographers dream, however, In some cases we may not be able to block or diffuse harsh sunlight from entering the photography space.

 

25. Pets are typically not permitted during sessions. Please contact us to inquire about shoots with animals and pets.

26. No outside alcohol is permitted in the studio at any time.

 

27. The “Big Studio” rental fee includes all props, furniture, custom Snap Foto Club backgrounds, and all ceiling mounted photography lights. It does not include seamless paper, painted canvas, or any other gear outlined in the add on section of the website.

 

The “Little Studio” rental fee includes some loose pieces of furniture like chairs and stools. It does not include seamless paper, ceiling mounted photography lights, or any other gear outlined in the gear rental section of the website. It also does not include any props, furniture, or backdrops from the other studio area.

 

 

28. “Big Studio” rental rates as advertised on “https://snapfotoclub.ca/calgary-photography-studio-rent/” are only applicable to crews of 10 and fewer. Crews larger than 10 participants must pay our event rate. Multi hour discounts such as “Half Day” and “Full Day” are not available for event rentals. Upgrading to an event style rental will include cafe/bar service, admission up to 60 participants, and appropriate staffing. Please contact us to book our studio for events.

 

Clients who book the “Big Studio” and arrive with a crew larger than 10 participants will be required to pay the difference between our “Big Studio” rates and our event rates before they can use the studio, additionally, the client may forfeit some benefits of event style rentals such as cafe and bar service. Alternatively, the client may reduce the compliment of their crew to the permitted 10 and fewer. Swapping participants during your time in the studio in an effort to stay under the maximum participants is not permitted and will be grounds to terminate the session until the difference between  your desired studio option rate and the events rate is paid.

 

29. “Little Studio” rentals include the use of a space that is 23’X14′ in size. All aspects of your session including but not limited to: personnel, props, make up/hair, clothing racks, camera equipment, must be contained within “Little Studio” during your rental. Spilling over into other areas of the Snap Foto Club studio is strictly prohibited unless prior arrangements are made with Snap Foto Club staff.

 

Access to a change room/washroom that is adjacent but not within “Little Studio” is permitted. A complimentary pop up change tent that can be used within “Little Studio” can also be provided (subject to availability).

 

“Little Studio” does not have a maximum allowable number of participants, however, we do not recommend personnel crews greater than 6 at any given time. Swapping participants throughout your time in “Little Studio” is permitted and encouraged. Participants who loiter in areas of the Snap Foto Club studio that have not been rented will be asked to remain in their designated area. Repeated offenses will be subject to additional billing above the “Little Studio” rates, equal to the value of product(s) being used. Please note that because of space restraints and other happenings at the Snap Foto Club studio, we may not have a waiting area available for your clients.

 

30. “Big Studio” rentals are considered private, however, Snap Foto Club reserves the right to allow non obtrusive pedestrian access through some “Big Studio” and common areas to allow clients to access or vacate “Little Studio”

In cases of non disclosure agreements and sensitive material, both “Big Studio” and “Little Studio” must be booked out to completely buyout the facility.

 

31. The Snap Foto Club studio is highly customizable and constantly changing, for this reason the studios may not be exactly as pictured. We recommend a free tour and a short meet and greet sometime before your booking, Please contact us to schedule a free tour.

 

32. Snap Foto Club staff are there to supervise and facilitate the use of the studio. Staff are not there to assist your photoshoot, dress your models, bring you props/furniture, teach you how to use gear, or set up your shoot. Brief tutorials will be provided for any rented gear. If you would like tutorials regarding studio lighting techniques, camera tips, or scene staging, please ask a staff member for details and rates for workshops. If you need an assistant for your photoshoot please inquire with us for rates and availability at the time of booking.

 

33. Seamless paper backdrops are charged at $35 per 6 ft. If you purchase seamless paper at “One time use” and use or damage more than 6ft. you will be charged for additional use of paper at a rate of $10 per ft. up to an additional 2 ft. The amount of paper used during your session is at the sole discretion of SNAP Foto Club staff. The amount charged shall not exceed $200 per roll.

 

34. Painted canvas backdrops are charged as a daily flat rate for the duration of your booking, $35 gives you access to all painted canvas backdrops we have available. Due to wear and tear and dirt from shoes, Snap Foto Club prohibits floor coverage with painted canvas backdrops. The Snap Foto Club studio hardwood floors are an excellent compliment to painted canvas backdrops. Clients that damage or soil the painted canvas will be billed for cleaning and/or replacement.

 

35. Permitted use of “Big Studio” and “Little Studio” is limited to photo and video sessions. Any other activities such as workshops and events are strictly prohibited under the “Studio Rentals” portal. Please contact us if you would like to book an event.

 

36. Snap Foto Club reserves the right to amend any part of these rules and policies at anytime.

 

37. It is your responsibility to make sure everyone in your party is aware of these rules and agrees to abide by them while visiting the Snap Foto Club Studio.

 

 

Liability:

 

I agree that I, my next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns do hereby fully release Snap YYC Inc. from any and all liability, claims and causes of action arising from any injury, damage or loss I / my guests may sustain as a result of being at Snap Foto Club. I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold Snap YYC Inc., its landlord, building owners, officers, employees, and agents harmless of and from any liabilities, costs, penalties, or expenses arising out of and/or resulting from use of the premises, including but not limited to, the personal guarantee of provision, service, and dispensing of payment. This is a complete and irrevocable release. In the event, Snap YYC Inc., its landlord, building owners, officers, employees and/or agents, are required to file any action in court in order to enforce any provisions of this agreement, I agree to pay Snap YYC Inc., its officers, landlord, building owners, employees and/or agents, all reasonable attorney fees, court fees, and costs of suit incurred by Snap YYC Inc., including all collection expenses and interest due.

 

Failure to abide by the above rules and regulations, or failure to follow directions of Snap Foto team members will result in you being asked to leave the facility and no refunds will be issued.

 

By booking sessions at Snap Foto Studio, I agree to abide by the above rules, and agree to this agreement on behalf of everyone in my party and any minors in my care. I recognize failure to abide by the above rules will result in being asked to leave Snap Foto Studio and forfeit any payments made to Snap Foto.