1. Studio cleaning policy
Before and after every studio session the studio is cleaned.
2. Time between sessions
At least 1 hour will be left between sessions to enable a deep clean of all surfaces and accessories to take place and to ensure there is no contact between customers arriving and leaving the premises.
3. Sick policy
Customers will be required to disclose if anyone coming to the session has had a fever or any other symptoms such as coughs, sickness or vomiting or has been in contact with anyone displaying Covid-19 symptoms, suspected of having Covid-19 or has had a Covid-19 positive test result at least 24 hours before their session. Appointments will be re-arranged.
4. Self monitoring
All photographers / staff and customers will be required to monitor their health before coming into the studio. Masks will be available for the photographer to wear in the studio upon customer’s request
5. Hand Washing
All photographers and staff will be required to thoroughly wash their hands for a minimum before all sessions. Appropriate sanitising hand gels will be made available and customers requested to use these upon arrival at the studio.
6. Social Distancing
All photographers and staff agree that every effort will be made to keep the 2m social distancing advice at all times where possible both in the studio and on location. This includes shaking hands and moving / adjusting hair or clothes. Parents may be asked to help move their children and babies as requested by the photographer. During the portrait session instructions to the clients will be given from the distance stipulated by and in accordance with the social distancing rules.
All studios should operate an appointment only booking system to ensure no contact between customers and minimise risk to photographers and staff by ensuring that the measures on this protocol are conveyed to customers before their appointments.