TERMS OF SERVICE

When you purchase a session, you are agreeing to all of the following terms:

Entire Agreement: This agreement contains the entire understanding between C&J Photography/Inkd Boudoir VA and the client. It supersedes all prior and simultaneous agreements between the parties. The only way to add or change this agreement is to do so in writing and signed by all parties involved.

Payment & Prices: All costs are as stated at the time of booking & will remain once booking is confirmed. The full contract amount is due the day of service. All sessions & weddings require a deposit. Upon your purchase, C&J Photography will reserve the time and date agreed upon, and will not make other reservations for that time and date. For this reason, the deposit is non-refundable. Once a session has taken place there are no refunds. C&J Photography has a NO REFUND policy.

Reschedule: Due to the time specific nature of this service, clients may only reschedule with 24 hour notice unless sickness related. If a client reschedules / cancels three times they forfeit their deposit. If they wish to book another session payment is due in full to book & will be non-refundable and non-transferable. If a client no call / no shows to a session they forfeit any money paid. If the request another session payment is due in full and non-refundable & non-transferable.

Torrential Weather: If the weather is torrential and Photographer determines the shoot is not possible, the session will be rescheduled for another day.

Personal Cameras & Additional Photographers: Client may not bring their own camera, or recording equipment to the session. If a camera is present, Photographer will have to request that it be put away. No other professional photographers may be working an event C&J Photography is scheduled to work unless they are employed by C&J Photography. NO CELL PHONE IMAGES may be taken in the studio during a session.

Requested Coverage: C&J Photography will honor requested photographs but does not guarantee any specific photographs, editing style, or poses. 

Artistic Style: Client acknowledges that she/he has viewed examples of previous work and is satisfied with the overall style of photography that is presented. Client understands that differences in locations, subjects and lighting allow for variations in the final outcome of the Session. There is no knowing what photos will be produced from this endeavor simply because this is an event in the future. Photographer reserves the right to artistically interpret how to photograph a scene. Heavy editing such as bra removal, heavy air brushing etc., will only be done at extra charge and at the discretion of the photographer. This may mean that some shots are color and some may be black and white. 

Cooperation & Physical Liability: All parties agree to cheerful cooperation and communication for the best possible result within the definition of this Assignment. Photographer is not responsible for missed images due to any individual’s failure to appear or cooperate during the Assignment. If there is any threat to the Photographer or their equipment by any subject, Photographer reserves the right to end coverage immediately with no further liability to finish the Assignment, with no refunds given. Additionally, Client is responsible for their own conduct and the conduct of all participants in the Session. Any damage to equipment & props caused by the client are the sole financial responsibility of the client. Client agrees to hold Photographer harmless for any injuries or damages sustained preceding, during, and immediately following the Assignment.

Copyright & Reproductions: The Photographer owns the copyright to all images created during the Session and shall have the exclusive right to make reproductions. The Photographer maintains the right to make reproductions for the client or for the Photographer’s portfolio, self-promotions, entry in photographic contests or art exhibitions, editorial use, or for display within or on the outside of the Photographer’s studio. Photographer will use images on social media platforms for marketing purposes. Photographer reserves the right to revoke access to any gallery delivered to the client in the event the client changes the images in any way. The changes are not limited to adding filters, cropping etc. NO UNEDITED RAW files will never be released to the client.

Photographer: The Photographer may substitute another photographer to take the photographs in the event of Photographer’s illness or personal crisis. In the event of such substitution, Photographer warrants that the photographer taking the photographs shall be a competent professional.

LIMIT OF LIABILITY: In the unlikely event that the Photographer cannot perform this agreement due to a medical or natural emergency, the deposit & any other funds paid will be returned to the client. This limitation on liability shall also apply in the event that photographic materials are damaged in processing, lost through camera malfunction, or otherwise lost or damaged without fault on the part of the Photographer. In the event the Photographer fails to perform for any other reason, the Photographer shall not be liable for any amount in excess of the retail value of the Client’s order. 

Chargebacks: C&J Photography reserves the right to present proof of these Terms and Conditions of Use to the financial institution investigating the dispute. Documents to be presented will be, but not limited to Terms and Conditions, Invoice receipt with clear terms and Booking contact stating you understand the refund policy. Booking with C&J Photography you are stating you are aware of any and all policies regarding refunds and scheduling.

Inherent Qualities: Client is aware that color dyes in photographs and photography products may fade or discolor over time due to the inherent qualities of dyes, and Client releases Photographer from any liability for any claims whatsoever based upon fading or discoloration due to such inherent qualities. Client is also responsible for downloading all digital images within 45 days of the session gallery release. After the 45 days the photographer may delete all images from the computer & hard drives. Wedding photos will be available through an online gallery for six weeks. After this time frame the photographer may delete the online gallery.

Turn Around on Images Client understands delivery of final product is done within a 3-4 week time frame. Turn around time in the fall (September-December) is 5-6 weeks. Wedding galleries are returned within 6 to 8 weeks or 8 to 10 weeks during busy season. Moving of session due to sickness on behalf of the photographer or client changes delivery time. Photographer will reach out once the gallery is finished. Turn around is an estimate based off of schedule and time of year. No date is promised.