Session Booking Terms

Last Updated: December 20, 2025

1. About MiniShoots' Role

MiniShoots is a Technology Facilitator

MiniShoots provides booking and payment technology services. We are NOT a party to any service agreement between you and your photographer. All photography services, session policies, and delivery are the sole responsibility of your photographer.

When you book a photography session through MiniShoots, you're entering into an agreement directly with your photographer. MiniShoots is a booking and payment facilitation platform only - we connect you with photographers and process payments on their behalf, but we are not a party to your service agreement.

Important: Your payment goes directly to your photographer. The session terms, refund policies, and cancellation rules are set by your photographer - not by MiniShoots. By completing your booking, you agree to your photographer's specific terms for this session.

Free Rescheduling Anytime

Change your session date or time up to 24 hours before your appointment at no cost.

2. About Your Booking

2.1 Photographer's Session Terms

When you book a session, you'll see the photographer's specific terms and conditions before completing payment. These terms may include:

By clicking "Book Now" or completing payment, you acknowledge and agree to these terms. A copy of the exact terms you agreed to is saved with your booking and can be viewed on your booking confirmation page.

Your Terms Are Saved: The specific terms you agreed to when booking are permanently recorded with your booking. You can view them anytime from your booking confirmation page.

3. Rescheduling Your Session

Need to change your appointment? No problem. MiniShoots makes rescheduling easy:

24h+

More than 24 hours before your session

Reschedule freely using the link in your confirmation email. No fees, no questions asked.

<24h

Less than 24 hours before your session

Self-service rescheduling is disabled. Contact your photographer directly to discuss options.

How to Reschedule: Open your confirmation email and click "Manage Booking" or "Reschedule." Select a new date and time from available slots.

4. Cancellations & Refunds

Refund eligibility is determined by your photographer's cancellation policy. The policy that applies to your booking was displayed when you made your reservation. All refund requests must be made through your photographer.

4.1 Important Refund Information

4.2 Common Photographer Policies

While policies vary, many photographers follow guidelines similar to these:

4.3 How to Request a Refund

  1. Find your photographer's contact information in your booking confirmation email
  2. Explain your situation and request a cancellation
  3. Your photographer will determine refund eligibility based on their policy
  4. If approved by your photographer, MiniShoots will process the refund through Square
  5. Refunds typically arrive within 5-10 business days

5. Deposits & Balance Payments

Some sessions require a deposit to secure your booking, with the remaining balance due later:

6. What Happens If...

6.1 Your Photographer Cancels

If your photographer cancels your session for any reason, you will receive a full refund automatically. This applies regardless of how close to your session the cancellation occurs.

6.2 Weather Emergency

For outdoor sessions affected by weather, most photographers will:

6.3 You Miss Your Session

If you don't show up for your session without notice:

7. MiniShoots' Role

MiniShoots is a technology platform that facilitates bookings between clients and independent photographers. We are not a party to the photography service agreement between you and your photographer.

As a facilitator, we provide:

We do not:

8. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes about photography services must be resolved directly with your photographer. MiniShoots is not responsible for mediating disputes between clients and photographers.

8.1 Service Disputes

For disputes regarding your photography session, deliverables, session quality, or photographer conduct:

8.2 Payment Processing Issues

For technical issues with payment processing only (e.g., duplicate charges, payment errors, technical platform issues):

Note: Payment processing issues are different from refund requests. Refund decisions are made by your photographer, not MiniShoots. We only process refunds as directed by the photographer.

9. Your Rights

When you book through MiniShoots, you have the right to: