Terms & Conditions

1. Booking, Deposit & Age VerificationA $100 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your date and time. This amount will be applied toward your total package price.By completing this booking, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.If the session is for a minor, the booking must be completed by a parent or legal guardian.2. Payment & Financial ResponsibilityYou confirm that you are the authorized holder of the payment method provided or have explicit permission from the cardholder to complete this transaction.Chargeback Policy: The client agrees not to initiate chargeback disputes after the deposit has been processed or services have been rendered. Any fraudulent claims will be contested using this agreement as proof of authorization.3. Cancellation & ReschedulingThe $100 deposit is non-refundable.Clients may reschedule their session once with at least 72 hours’ notice, subject to availability.Cancellations or rescheduling requests made with less than 72 hours’ notice will result in forfeiture of the deposit.If the Photographer must reschedule due to unforeseen circumstances, a new date will be offered at no additional cost.4. Late Arrival & No-ShowClients arriving late will have their session time reduced accordingly.
Failure to arrive for the scheduled session (no-show) will result in forfeiture of both the session and deposit.
5. Weather PolicyOutdoor sessions may be rescheduled due to unsafe or unsuitable weather conditions at the Photographer’s discretion. No penalties will apply for weather-related rescheduling.6. Packages & DeliveryEach package includes a specific number of edited images and outfit changes as outlined at the time of booking.Delivery:Final images will be delivered via an online gallery.The gallery will remain available for 30 days, and it is the client’s responsibility to download and back up all files within this timeframe.The Photographer is not responsible for file storage or recovery after the gallery expiration date.Delivery timelines vary depending on the selected package. For event photography, delivery times may also vary depending on the total volume of images captured.7. Image SelectionThe Photographer will select the best images from the session for editing and delivery.Additional images may be available for purchase.8. Editing PolicyStandard editing includes color correction, exposure adjustments, composition refinements, and minor blemish removal.The following are not included and may incur additional fees:• Body reshaping
• Major wardrobe changes
• Complex background edits
• Extensive retouching
RAW Files: Unedited (RAW) files will not be delivered under any circumstances.9. Creative ControlThe Photographer retains full creative control over the session, including but not limited to lighting, composition, poses, and final editing style.Final delivered images reflect the Photographer’s artistic vision and style.10. Model Release & Usage RightsPhotographer’s Rights: The Client grants the Photographer the irrevocable right to use the resulting images for portfolio, social media, marketing, and educational purposes (including photography courses and workshops). The Client waives any right to additional compensation.Client’s Rights: The Client receives a license for personal use only (printing, social media sharing). Commercial use or resale of the images is strictly prohibited without written consent.Privacy: For boudoir or nude sessions, images will not be published without separate written consent.11. Location & PermitsThe Client is responsible for any fees, permits, or entrance tickets required for the chosen session location.The Photographer is not responsible for sessions interrupted due to lack of necessary permits.12. Conduct & MinorsInappropriate, unsafe, abusive, sexually explicit, or discriminatory behavior (including racist or offensive conduct) will result in immediate termination of the session without refund.Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.13. Limitation of LiabilityThe Photographer is not liable for circumstances beyond their control, including but not limited to weather conditions, equipment failure, or unforeseen events.In the event of a total failure to deliver services, liability is limited to a refund of payments made.14. Force MajeureNeither party shall be held liable for failure to perform due to natural disasters, illness, emergencies, or government restrictions.In such cases, the session will be rescheduled to a mutually agreed upon date and location at no additional cost.15. JurisdictionThis agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state in which the session takes place (Texas, Arkansas, or Louisiana).16. Acceptance of TermsBy selecting “I agree” and completing the booking, the Client confirms that they have read, understood, and agreed to all terms and conditions outlined above.

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