What is this booking deposit all about?
FAQ

I require a booking deposit with any scheduled photo session. Sorry, no exceptions.
The booking deposit will show me how serious you are about hiring me and I will turn future requests for the same date down.

This deposit is nonrefundable but it will be fully credited to your final invoice. If you have to change the schedule (you can only do this before the shooting date) or if we have to postpone the shoot (maybe due to weather conditions) the deposit may be forwarded to another photo session. 

The regular booking deposit is $50, for weddings and "The Glamor Days" it's $200.