Our world has been a crazy place for the past few months, and all we have been able to do is to roll with the punches and accept what is going on and do our best to adapt to what the world is now. With most of us being off work, staying home with the kids and adapting to a lot, and a lot very quickly... it is kinda nice to see and hear that after about 2.5 months of restrictions, isolation and social distancing that things are starting to very slowly lift and be a little more like we are used to vs this craziness we are in.
May 4th a few things were allowed to re open and with this news we are hoping we will be in the next wave of re-openings in a few weeks! Of course nothing is for sure but with the announcement that things are opening and going to continue to open, we decided it was best to start putting together a plan and guide to how we will be handling things and sessions, in our new normal when we are able to go back to work.
Below is a little graphic of our plans, intentions etc for the studio and sessions
Each of which i have listed below here as well in detail
1) Shoes to be removed upon arriving
When arriving to the studio please remove your shoes outside the studio. This is to avoid anything being tracked into the studio. We are asking you make sure after removal to knock your shoes off each other to ensure anything stuck can come off your shoes before you enter the studio.
2) Regular Hand washing / Sanitizing
We ourselves will be washing our hands before and after each session and ask that clients do the same upon arrival and departure from the studio. We will also have multiple bottles of hand sanitizer at the studio for use during sessions for both clients and ourselves
3) Masks & Gloves available
We will be making sure we have protective gear at the studio for families to use if desired as well as for myself to wear during sessions to ensure client safety and to protect not only the client but myself and my family as well.
4) All Fabrics will be laundered between clients
Though this was already practice at Gencarelli Photography before social distancing took effect, we are even more serious about this now.
All fabrics used during sessions with be fully laundered between clients to ensure sanitation and client safety. This includes maternity dresses, child wardrobe pieces, wraps, hats, etc. Anything that can not be hand or machine washed will be fully spray with alcohol spray to ensure its cleanliness ( ie head bands , baskets, bowls etc)
5)Immediate Family Only
At this moment we are asking that only immediate family be present at sessions. This means Mom, dad and any siblings. Though if it is an option to leave siblings home or with a sitter ( if they are not part of the session) please do so. This is to limit how many people are in the studio at a time as well as limiting exposure to both ourselves and clients.
6) At least 24 hours between clients
Unless your session is outdoor ( and not using anything wardrobe wise that requires laundering before your session) we will only be booking ONE session a day in the studio to ensure we have time to clean and sanitize the full studio between each client as well as launder anything that needs to be laundered before the next client comes into the studio.
7) If you are feeling unwell please stay home
Please please if you have had any symptoms in 48 hours or are feeling unwell the day of ( this includes yourself, spouse, children etc - anyone who will be at the session) please stay home. We will be even stricter on our illness policy right now and if you have symptoms or did have - we ask you do not come to studio at all that you rebook your session - which will rebooked 2 weeks out as to ensure that anything cannot pass or stay within our studio.
8) Studio will be cleaned between each client
Our studio will be fully cleaned between each client. This will include wiping all surfaces with disinfectant, all props will be wiped/sprayed down, all equipment will be wiped down and washed. Doors , knobs and etc will all be wiped before you enter and after you leave studio. Floors vacuumed and mopped and bathroom fully cleaned after each session to ensure not just cleanliness but the safety and security of all clients as well as myself and my family!
Should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to message us on facebook or email us directly at
www.facebook.com/GencarelliPhotography
GencarelliPhotography@gmail.com
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