Sophie Hayward Photography Terms and Conditions
In the following terms > conditions âthe photographerâ shall mean Sophie Hayward trading as Sophie Hayward Photography. âThe client(s)â shall be the person making the booking. It is agreed that the following terms set out the total agreement made between the parties and that no variation or modification of this contract shall be effective unless agreed by both parties in writing.
Payments for wedding services Booking Fee / Deposit Payments - A non-refundable booking fee of 25% as well as full acceptance of the terms and conditions secures the time and services of the Photographer and is non-refundable or transferable in the event of cancellation, it being the agreed loss suffered by the photographer due to cancellation. The booking fee will be deducted from the cost of the client's package when calculating the final balance due. A second payment will be due 30 days before the wedding day and will be invoiced to the client. Payment in full of the remaining balance will be due after the wedding; photographs will only be released when full payment has been received. This payment will be invoiced to the client after the day.
Payments for studio and location portrait services Booking Fee / Deposit Payments - A non-refundable booking fee of 25% as well as full acceptance of the terms and conditions secures the time and services of the Photographer and is non-refundable or transferable in the event of cancellation, it being the agreed loss suffered by the photographer due to cancellation. The booking fee will be deducted from the cost of the client's package when calculating the final balance due. The remaining balance will be due on the day of session.
Payments for Commercial Works - Once a quote is given and accepted, payment in full will be due once works are completed. Photographs will only be released when full payment has been received.
Cancellation - The Client may cancel this contract at any time by giving written notice to The Photographer/s but in doing so shall forfeit any monies paid. All cancellations must be in writing.
Display - The client(s) hereby allow(s) the photographer to display any photograph covered by this contract and to generally promote the business in advertising, brochures, magazine articles, websites, social media, sample albums etc. Images All image and video sizes are nominal. The Photographer/s will provide a pleasing colour balance but cannot guarantee exact colour matching owing to anomalous reflectance caused by a combination of certain dyes and materials especially man-made fibres. It is sometimes impossible to record on film or digitally the exact colour as seen by the human eye.
Retouching - All images and video will be adjusted for exposure, brightness, contrast, sharpness, etc. The Photographer's judgement regarding these corrections and the number of images put forward to the Client for preview shall be deemed correct. Retouching, digital manipulation and artist finishing is available to the Client as an option at extra cost.
Prints / Reorders - All prints and reorders shall be treated as an extension of this contract and no responsibility for error will be accepted unless orders are given in writing.
Copyright - The copyright Designs and Patents Acts assign the copyright of the images to the photographer. Any images, Video or copies of images whether stored digitally or otherwise and any computer program including any source or object code, computer files or printed documentation relating to such images are protected by the Copyright and Design Act 1988. It is contrary to the Act to copy or allow to be copied photographically/electronically or by any other means an image created as part of this contract without the permission of The Photographer/s in writing.
Licence - The Photographer/s shall be granted artistic licence in relation to the poses photographed and the locations used. The Photographers judgement regarding the locations/poses and number of images/clips taken shall be deemed correct. Due to the vagaries of the weather and the willingness of subjects it may not be possible to capture all the images/clips requested.
Force Majeure or Act of God - The due performance of this contract is subject to alteration or cancellation by either party owing to any cause beyond their control. Although all equipment is checked regularly and reasonable steps are taken to ensure backup equipment is available, the photographer will not be responsible for photographs/video footage that are not produced due to technical failure.
Limitation of Liability - In the unlikely event of a total photographic failure or cancellation of this contract by either party or in any other circumstance the liability of one party to the other shall be limited to the total value of the contract. Neither party shall be liable for indirect or consequential loss.
Personal Accident - Any directions issued to clients, their guests or employees during a photographic shoot are deemed to be at said personâs own risk. The photographer cannot be held responsible for any personal accidents during a photographic shoot.
Governing Law - This agreement shall be governed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.