BOOKING PROCESS
When I’m able to take new clients I’ll send a link via my newsletter for anyone interested to fill out an online form. Please make sure to read the form carefully and fill this out as thoroughly as possible.
I work by appointment only and my days are subject to change.
You can always send me an email to info@sammisideup.com if you have any questions, I try to get back to everyone within about 2 weeks. If you don’t get a reply after three weeks please don’t hesitate to email again as I may have missed your email.
Booking offers are valid for 10 days. Please respond within this time to avoid disappointment!
Address and directions will be given upon appointment confirmation.
CONSULTATIONS
I require an initial consultation for all new custom work. This is done in person if you live within a 2 hour distance to the studio, or can be done via Zoom if you live remotely/interstate/overseas. It is especially important for coverup work that I see it in person where possible!
I’ll provide a second complimentary viewing consultation if you’d like to view your design prior to the appointment day. I do prefer a second consultation for any larger custom work so I have time to make changes if they’re requested. The viewing consultation will generally be within the fortnight before your tattoo appointment.
Any further consultations will be $50 per consult and if we need more than the initial 2 complimentary consults I may recommend someone who might be better suited to what you’re after.
I may ask you to provide me with specific things I require (correct body measurements, images of existing tattoos for coverups etc) in order to get started on your tattoo design. If this is the case, our appointment schedule will not be confirmed until I’m provided with all information I need to go ahead with your design. You will have a maximum of 2 weeks to get this information to me unless otherwise arranged, and if this information is not provided to me within this time I reserve the right to cancel our appointments.
RATES
I charge $200 per hour for new work and $250 per hour for coverup work.
I take cash and card (card has a 2% surcharge)
Full Day bookings are capped at $1200 for new work, and $1500 for coverup work. PLEASE DO NOT BOOK A FULL DAY if you do not intend to sit for less that 6 hours. If you book a full day and cannot sit for the full day, a fee may be applied to cover the time.
If you have a budget, please let me know so we can make sure we book our sessions accordingly.
I charge by the hour for larger work and will only quote things that are palm sized or smaller. Please keep this in mind if you need to discuss your budget.
Minimum charge is $200.
DEPOSIT INFORMATION
No initial deposit is needed.
No show, running late, rescheduling
If you do not show up to your appointment and have given me no notice, you will need to pay a fee of $250, and a further $200 deposit to secure any future bookings. All future bookings (if you have any) will become tentative until fees/deposit received.
If you are more that 15 minutes late with no notice you will incur a charge of $50.
If you are more than half an hour late with no notice you will forfeit your deposit (if applicable), and may forfeit your appointment. You will need to pay a fee of $100, and a further $200 deposit to secure any future bookings. All future bookings (if you have any) will become tentative until fees/deposit received.
I request at least 48 hours notice to reschedule an appointment. If you give me less notice than this (with the exception of COVID) a $200 deposit will be required for any/all future bookings. All future bookings (if you have any) will become tentative until deposit received.
If you reschedule more than twice you will need to pay a $200 deposit on your third reschedule to secure your bookings.
If you have paid a deposit and reschedule again with less than 48 hours notice, that deposit will be forfeited and a new deposit will be required to secure any/all future bookings.
Deposits will be taken off the total cost of the last session.
All fees and deposits are non-refundable and need to be paid within 48 hours of request or all future bookings will be cancelled.
I reserve the right to cease the working relationship with anyone at any time.
I.D. and UNDER 18’s.
I require I.D. from everyone who books in with me, please remember to bring it with you.
I DO NOT tattoo anyone under the age of 18, under any circumstances.
By making a booking you accept that you have thoroughly read and agree to all above terms and conditions.
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