The Billings Open Studio policies apply to the individual initiating the rental, and to all of the guests, talent and customers associated with the shoot. Following the Studio Policies will ensure that everyone can benefit from this creative space.

Please carefully review and adhere to the following Studio Policies. By booking your session, you agree to comply with these guidelines.

Billings Open Studio does not offer refunds of any kind. If you cancel your session, you forfeit your payment. If you need to reschedule your session, please do so at least 72 hours before your scheduled booking. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of payment. The availability for rescheduling will be subject to Billings Open Studio's discretion. We have a snow day policy. If the schools are open, we are too. We do, however, take the safety of our guests very seriously. If the weather becomes excessively dangerous, we will reschedule on a case-by-case basis. Please pay attention to the weather and plan ahead for traffic and road conditions. Weekday requests to reschedule less than 72 hours before your scheduled booking will incur a $25 fee automatically charged to your payment form on your account. Weekend requests to reschedule within less than 72 hours will NOT be permitted unless someone is able to fill your time slot. Please plan ahead with your clients & customers and be sure to arrive for your scheduled booking.

- Please do not arrive or enter the studio more than 10 minutes early

- If you are late, your session will still end at the original time it is booked for. (ie. if you book from 1-2pm, and show up at 1:15, you still must be out of the studio BY 2pm)

- Music/Voices are to be kept at reasonable levels

- Do not adjust the boom arm/rolling stand with the 8' parabolic light (The really big one!). It is dangerous if adjusted incorrectly.

- All paper backdrop handling must be done by the studio manager (For additional colors please list the time you'd like to switch out on your booking form)

-Back-to-back "studio" bookings are strictly prohibited. However, we do allow mini-sessions and multiple photoshoots within a single booking time frame. If you would like to add more time to your booking, please contact the studio owner via email, text, or phone. Additional studio bookings with less than 1 hour and 15 minutes in between will be classified as back-to-back bookings. If we identify a back-to-back booking with a gap shorter than this, we will either reschedule the sessions to remove the gap or charge you for the additional time.

-You may move items around to fit your aesthetic. Remember that the studio must be cleaned and items put away and put back in their original position by the end of the rental period, or a $25 cleaning fee will be charged to your card on file. Take a photo beforehand to ensure you're putting back correctly for big moves.

-You must be vacated by the end of the rental period time. If you are still in the studio beyond your scheduled time, you will be charged by the 1/2 hour to the card on file. If your rental ends at 2pm, you and your party must be out the door at 2pm (not last shot, or cleaning up) It would be best if you planned to finish shooting 5 to 10 minutes before the scheduled rental period ends. You may come 10 min early to set up.

Prohibited Substances:

-No Alcohol, Smoking, Vaping, or Drug use on the studio premises.

-No one will be admitted who is drunk or under the influence of illegal substances.

Fire and Restrictions:

-No burning Candles, Fire, or Flames.

-No party strobe lights (fire department will be called thinking it's a fire)

-No Glitter, Sand, Paint, Tamarac Powder, mud or liquids that may mark or stain surfaces.

-No attaching items to the paper backdrops

-No attaching items to the studio walls (Command Strip use is acceptable; tape is not allowed unless it's painters).

-Children must be accompanied at all times in the studio and on the Kress Building property.

Content Restrictions:

-No adult film production, pornography, or sex acts on the premises (boudoir shoots are permitted).

Rescheduling:

-72-hour notice required for rescheduling.

Pets Policy:

-Animals are almost always welcome please give us a heads up!

-Must be friendly, leashed, or in a crate outside of the studio and when not in photos, and are not allowed on any of the furniture unless approved otherwise in writing.

Moving Furnishings:

- Do not drag furniture. Doing so will scratch the floor, damage the legs, and upset the downstairs neighbors.

Please help us maintain our white fabrics and furniture by following these rules:

-No Dirty Shoes

-No Food or Drinks on the white couch or chairs

-No Fresh Spray Tans on the white couch, or the fabric chairs

-No markers or ink of any kind

-No standing on the furniture

-Failure to comply will result in cleaning fees such as dry cleaning, and professional furniture cleaning costs.

-Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our space clean and beautiful!

Additional Charges:

-Invoices for additional time, extra cleaning, or damages will be charged to renters card on file.

Studio Equipment Add-Ons:

$15 - Additional backdrop color

$55 - Access to Strobe Flash Package

$45 - Access to RGB Colored LED Constant Light Package

Group Size Notification:

-Please inform us if your booking will exceed 15 people at one time.

-Additional Fee for Large Groups: We may charge an extra fee for bookings with more than 15 people. Upon notification of your group size, we will promptly invoice you $10/person over 15 people.

STUDIO LOCATION

We are located in the historic Kress building at 2814 2nd Ave N. downtown. The entrance is on the back/south side of the building with a purple door that says BOS on it.

The best way to access the studio is near the Diamond Parking Lot on the corner of 1st Ave. N and N 29th St.

RUNNING LATE

The rental period commences at the specified time and ends as scheduled. Late arrivals by the renter will not extend the rental period. The renter can request additional time, but it is not guaranteed. You will be charged at the studio's hourly rate.

CANCELLATION & RESCHEDULING

PROPS, BACKDROPS & STAGING

You are allowed to move visibly displayed studio props and furniture. If you use studio fabrics or linens, they must be folded and placed back neatly. Unauthorized access to the storage areas is prohibited.

You can bring your own props as long as they are removed at the end of your rental. You may also use the two stands and backdrop pole provided in the studio for your own personal paper or backdrops. You cannot use the mounted backdrop station for your personal paper colors.

UNDER 18 RESTRICTIONS | NUDITY & PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

You must be 18 or older to rent the studio. Subjects under 18 being photographed in the studio must have parent or legal guardian approval and be accompanied by an adult at all times on the Kress property.

The renter is solely responsible for verifying that all client's subjects are of legal age or accompanied by an adult. Billings Open Studio, and it's provider, has no responsibility to determine or verify the age of participants in the Renter activities, but reserves the right to demand proof of parental consent.

Billings Open Studio is not liable for any invalid ID or other form of age verification.

Nudity is allowed. The renter is solely responsible for verifying that all subjects are of legal age. Billings Open Studio has no responsibility to determine or verify the age of participants in the Renter's activities, but reserves the right to demand proof of age.

Billings Open Studio is not liable for any invalid ID or other form of age verification. You must maintain a professional environment in and outside of the studio. The Renter shall be solely responsible for the conduct and welfare of all persons accompanying the client while at the studio.

Absolutely NO sexual intercourse and/or acts allowed under any circumstances. If Billings Open Studio becomes aware of dangerous, illegal, or negligent practices or activities, the provider of the studio reserves the right to stop the shoot and may require the Renter and party to leave immediately. The authorities will be alerted to any illegal activities witnessed by the provider, or any Billings Open Studio art tenants.

In such cases, refunds will not be given for any used time.

STUDIO ACCESS

Currently, the doors are locked to the public, and a doorbell must be rang to gain entry during your scheduled session. We will NOT open the doors to anyone who is not renting the studio or on the studio schedule. Please make sure the whole party is there, on time, to be let in. This includes the photographer, clients, hair & makeup artists, or anyone else involved during your scheduled time.

Along with a stairwell, we have elevator access for those who need it. We are wheelchair accessible

CAN I RUN PHOTO MINIS?

We welcome minis and multiple shoots as long as they are under one rented session.

HOSTING A WORKSHOP

We welcome workshops, and encourage them. Please contact Eileen if you would like to host a workshop.

PHOTOGRAPHER ON SITE?

A photographer is not included in the booking; you'll be renting the space only.

If you need a photographer, please reach out to Eileen for recommendations. Otherwise, you will be responsible for hiring your own photographer and reaching out to them directly.

CAKE SMASH | FOOD & LIQUIDS POLICY

Food is okay, but please do not use liquids or food that will stain fabrics and furniture. We put plexiglass down to protect from cake smashes, etc., but please have the client and cake positioned ON the plexiglass, and not towards the back of it to ensure food doesn't seep on paper.

NO bathtub shoots, or large containers of liquid of any kind. No mud fights. Liquids and Mud can seep through the wood floors and cause damage to the studio, as well as to the clothing stores below. Excessive liquid damage to any part of the property due to negligence will result in the Renter being charged with the cleaning & repair fee.

SECURITY CAMERAS

We value your privacy and security. There are no security cameras in the studio. However, there are security cameras at all points of entrances/exits, as well as a security camera facing the equipment for security and theft prevention. We respect your space and utilize surveillance responsibly.

Cameras will be checked if studio equipment has been found damaged or stolen.

LIGHTING

The studio receives plenty of natural light during the day. In addition to the natural light, the studio comes with one LED Continuous light. For additional lighting options, please refer to the add-ons section

You may bring your own lighting & equipment into the studio.

ADD ONS

The following items are included at additional costs when you rent the space.

$15 - Additional backdrop Color

$45 - LED Continuous Lighting

(2) Amaran 150c RGB LED Lights

(1) Aputure LightStorm 600rs

$55 - Elinchrom Lighting with the EL Skyport Universal Trigger

(2) Elinchrom 600rx
(2) Elinchrom d-lite 4 strip lights

The Billings Open Studio policies apply to the individual initiating the rental, and to all of the guests, talent and customers associated with the shoot. Following the Studio Policies will ensure that everyone can benefit from this creative space.

Please carefully review and adhere to the following Studio Policies. By booking your session, you agree to comply with these guidelines.

Prohibited Substances:

Fire and Restrictions:

Content Restrictions:

Rescheduling:

Pets Policy:

Moving Furnishings:

Please help us maintain our white fabrics and furniture by following these rules:

Additional Charges:

Studio Equipment Add-Ons:

Group Size Notification:

CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS

BOOK NOW

The Billings Open Studio policies apply to the individual initiating the rental, and to all of the guests, talent and customers associated with the shoot. Following the Studio Policies will ensure that everyone can benefit from this creative space.

Please carefully review and adhere to the following Studio Policies. By booking your session, you agree to comply with these guidelines.

Prohibited Substances:

Fire and Restrictions:

Content Restrictions:

Rescheduling:

Pets Policy:

Moving Furnishings:

Please help us maintain our white fabrics and furniture by following these rules:

Additional Charges:

Studio Equipment Add-Ons:

Group Size Notification:

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CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS

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