Wellness/Illness Studio Policies | Columbus Ohio Newborn Photographer

** UPDATED AS OF 8/27/23**

Even before COVID-19, baby photographers like myself needed to be very mindful and proactive to keep our studios clean, sanitized, and safe. With brand new immune systems, newborns and babies need protected from things that we all are “used” to such as the flu, common colds, RSV, Norovirus, Rotavirus, etc.

My top priority has been and will continue to be the health and safety of families who come here. I will also continue to actively take the following extra measures to ensure that we all are staying as healthy and safe as possible.

• If anyone in your household within 7 days of your scheduled session is ill and or exhibiting symptoms such as but not limited to a fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cough, congestion, wet/productive cough, etc. due to but not limited to common cold, flu, RSV, COVID-19, etc. please let Amanda Estep Photography know to reschedule your session promptly.
• I, along with my family, have always and will continue to do our own wellness check as well. If myself or anyone in my household exhibits symptoms or becomes ill within 7 days of your scheduled session, I will contact you to reschedule your session.
• Anyone arriving to the studio exhibiting symptoms, is visibly ill, or has a fever will be an automatic cancellation of the session and rescheduling will be at Amanda Estep Photography’s discretion per the contract.

• Surfaces within the studio are wiped down with a disinfectant cleaner and wipe. Some are also disinfected with a disinfectant aerosol spray. Surfaces include but are not limited to coffee table, leather sectional couch, door handles, snack bar, fridge, microwave, tv, etc.
• Bathroom is disinfected and cleaned.
• Studio floor is swept and mopped.
• All props and hard surfaces that are used for the session are cleaned and, if safe to do so, sprayed with a disinfectant aerosol.
• Fabrics, blankets, outfits, wraps, etc. are washed.
• Delicate items such as knits, delicate fabrics, and headbands are either hand washed and or sterilized.
• Hand sanitizer is available and accessible in many areas of the studio.

• Shoes are asked to be taken off and left at the door when you arrive at the studio.
• I will wash my hands before starting your session and will be using hand sanitizer.
• Even prior to COVID, I wore a mask during newborn sessions. I will continue to do so for newborns. Milestone and cake smash sessions will be worn when asked by the family.
• Milestone sessions and cake smash sessions: During this session, parents will help to keep their little one in place as well as helping with poses.
• As of 8/27/23: all mask mandates for the state of Ohio, Madison County, and the city of London have been lifted as well as social distancing and gathering requirements. Masks are not required to be worn in the studio at this time. This policy is subject to change if local, state, or federal mandates/laws are activated again.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at info@amandaestepphotography.com. Thank you all for your continued support and doing your part too to keep us all healthy and safe!