Question 1

What are your Safety Precautions Guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Little Tootsy is committed to provide the absolute safest possible environment for both our staff and our clients before, during and after every photoshoot. We would like to reassure you that we are taking all precautions advised by WHO and Philippines Department of Health in order to keep operational. Rest your mind, enjoy and LET US CAPTURE YOUR MOST PRECIOUS MOMENTS.

Our studio is situated in a private establishment with few contacts to people. We have a separate shooting area for newborn and other sessions. Our photoshoots are restricted to the minimum necessary personnel: client, photographer and assistant.
COVID VACCINATION
Your safety is our outmost priority. Our Team is fully vaccinated and boosted.

HEALTH MEASURES 
 • All temperatures will be checked upon arrival at the studio.
 • Before entry, we’ll spray disinfectant solution on you and will be asked to sanitize your hands.
 • NO OUTDOOR SHOES POLICY - You'll be asked to remove your shoes at the door. You may borrow our provided indoor slippers while in our studio, aside from this you may also bring your own socks.
      NOTE: If you wish to wear shoes during your photoshoot, kindly bring an extra pair (clean      
                 and sanitized); different from the one you are wearing.
 • To maintain social distancing, only 2-3 adults per child being photograph will be allowed in. Only child(ren) being photographed will be allowed in. Companion (and any additional children) must reside in the same household.
 • Wearing face mask is a must during the entire time at the studio, not unless asked to remove for photoshoot purpose.
 • Ample alcohol is placed conveniently throughout the studio.
 • SICK POLICY - Clients are required to disclose and reschedule the session if your child or anyone coming to the studio has had a fever or any other COVID symptoms in the past 48 hours. Appointment will be re-arranged at no cost. Booking fee will carry over onto earliest possible date. If rescheduling more than 30 days out, a new booking fee will be required.
 • We encourage clients to avoid touching other props and to stay only within closed proximity of the shooting area. This is to keep everything sanitize and making sure your little ones are safe.
 • NO PERSONAL CONTACT POLICY - We will avoid any personal contact before, during and after session. Photographer will direct client from a safe distance, we will ask assistance of parent/s or immediate family to assist with baby.

STUDIO CLEANING POLICY 
 • Before starting our work for the day, we make sure our studio is deep cleaned and sanitized. All props that will be using during the session will be wiped down before and after session Fabrics, wraps or clothing that are used for the baby and maternity session will be washed after.  
 • Air purifier is on the entire day to help clean the air.

Question 2

What is the Best Time to Schedule Newborn Session?

Accepted Answer

The best time to photograph newborn babies is when they are still 5 to 12 days old on the day of your session. After this time, newborn babies aging 13 days to exactly 6 weeks old are more delicate and harder to pose due to muscle growth. They are a little harder to settle as they love to stretch and are no longer accustomed to fetal position. Session might consume more time than intended. Colic and baby acne can start to flare up during at this age.

We accept advance booking, one-time reschedule is allowed if there will be any changes on baby’s arrival. Tentative window schedule will be given based on EDD. Keep us update once baby is born to finalize appointment date.

Question 3

How do we prepare for the session with a baby?

Accepted Answer

PREPARATION FOR THE NEWBORN SESSION
 • Warm bathe baby – Bath relaxes and soothes the baby and makes them sleepy.
 • Try to keep your baby awake before the session - This is a great way to guarantee baby will sleep thorough most of the session.
 • Feed your baby 20 to 30 minutes before start of session – Feeding a full meal and burping baby maximizes session time, less crying, better sleep and relaxed parents.
 • Have your little one dress in comfortable clothes – Clothes that are easy to unwrap without having to pull the layers over the head. Best to bring baby wearing a diaper and swaddled in a blanket.
 • It is advisable to bring formula milk or breast milk in bottle and pacifier – Using bottle significantly reduces the duration of the photo session and takes 5 to 7 minutes to feed the baby, while breastfeeding can take up to 40 minutes. Baby won’t be stressed being moved to another location if he/she is already positioned during photo session. The use of pacifier stimulates the calming reflex of the baby.

PREPARATION FOR THE INFANT OR FAMILY WITH BABY SESSION
Make sure baby is well fed and had a proper sleep before scheduled photo shoot. We highly advised to book a timeslot that would perfectly match your baby’s mood to do photo session.

Question 4

How long after the session can we expect the images?

Accepted Answer

Gentle note that photos are for post processing after providing us your chosen file numbers. We'll be sending outputs or notify you on a timely manner:

• Edited Soft copies, 7 working days
 • Hard copies (Glass Frame & Prints), 10 working days
 • Canvass Frame, 3 weeks to 1 month
 • Album, 1 month after approving layout. *Initial layout 2 weeks
*Sat-Mon and Holidays are not included in business days.

NOTE: If you need the edited soft copy/ies earlier that our output days, we accept rush edited with additional fee of Php 150.00 per edited file. File/s will be sent via download link (wetransfer) within the day. Output for hard copies is fixed.

Question 5

What are the available backgrounds? Do you provide props and costumes?

Accepted Answer

We offer limited pre-set backgrounds and props; we only do minimal set ups as we are more focused on babies. Client may bring-in minimal props if you have any preferred theme for the shoot. May visit our Facebook page recent posts for samples.

For Newborn Session (days to 1 month old):
We provide the wraps, headpieces and few clothes for newborn.
For Infant Session and other session:
Costumes/clothes are provided by the client.
For Maternity Session:
We have limited maternity dresses available. May also bring own preferred clothes.

Question 6

What if we are going to be late in our session?

Accepted Answer

Keep your lines open. If the client is still not in the premises at the time of scheduled appointment, we will try our best to reach you so we can confirm your schedule and estimated time of arrival (ETA). Coming beyond 15 minutes late, initial payment shall be forfeited.
We will try our best effort to maximize your remaining time. If you have a 60-minute session scheduled and you are 20 minutes late, you will then have a 40-minute session. However, this is not always possible for we have other commitments with other clients booked for the day.
If session cannot be accommodated due to tardiness, we will offer earliest possible date based on studio’s availability. If the client is not amenable to the schedule provided by the studio, the full initial payment (PHP 500.00) will be forfeited; new booking and initial payment will be required for the new schedule.
If the client is unreachable and is more than 30 minutes late, we will have the right to cancel session.

Question 7

What if my baby or any of us is sick before or the day of our session?

Accepted Answer

We understand that children can be unpredictable and can fall ill at any time. For rescheduling due to medical concern please contact us as soon as possible. Any proof of hospitalization or medical certificate will be requested for documentation.

SICK POLICY- Clients are required to disclose and reschedule the session if your child or anyone coming to the studio has had a fever or any other COVID symptoms in the past 48 hours. Appointment will be re-arranged at no cost. Booking fee will carry over onto earliest possible date. If rescheduling more than 30 days out, a new booking fee will be required.