Terms and Conditions

1. Booking & Deposit

  • To secure your wedding date, a non-refundable deposit of 20% is required at the time of booking.
  • No dates are to be considered as reserved until the deposit has been received and confirmation provided by us.

2. Payment

  • The remaining balance is due no later than 4 weeks (28 days) before your wedding date.
  • If the balance is not paid on time, we reserve the right to cancel your booking and retain your deposit.
  • All payments can be made via bank transfer (details will be provided).

3. Cancellation by the Client

  • All cancellations must be made in writing via email.
  • If you cancel:
    • 29 days or more before your wedding date, the deposit will be retained.
    • 28 days or less before your wedding date, the full amount will be retained.
  • No refunds will be given for events beyond your control (e.g., illness, change of mind, weather disruptions).

4. Rescheduling

  • If you need to reschedule your booked date, we will do our best to accommodate you.
  • New dates are subject to our availability.
  • If we are unavailable on the new date, this will be treated as a cancellation (see cancellation by the client section above).
  • If we are available, and the new date is within 6 months of the original booked date, any amount paid carries over.
  • If the new date is more than 6 months after the original booked date, a new deposit will be required.

5. Cancellation by the Photographer

  • In the unlikely event we are unable to photograph your wedding due to accident, illness or emergency:
    • We will make every reasonable effort to arrange a suitable replacement photographer.
    • If a replacement is not possible, a full refund of all payments made will be issued.
  • Our liability is strictly limited to the amount paid and no additional costs can be incurred.

6. Coverage

  • We will be the sole professional photographers on the day.
  • We will capture your day in our signature style. We cannot guarantee any specific photographs or lighting conditions.
  • It is your responsibility to inform us of any must-have moments or group shots before the wedding.
  • Our standard hours are:
    • Full Day Coverage – Up to 10 consecutive hours coverage, including a break with a meal provided.
    • Half Day Coverage – Up to 5 consecutive hours coverage.

7. Creative License

  • We retain full creative control over the final images, including editing style and image selection.

8. Image Delivery

  • For Full Day Coverage, we will deliver no less than 600 images.
  • For Half Day Coverage, we will deliver no less than 350 images.
  • Images will be delivered within 6 weeks of your wedding day, via a private, password-protected online gallery that will be active for 3 months. We recommend downloading and backing up your images as soon as possible.
  • Final edited images will be provided in high-resolution JPEG format.
  • RAW files and unedited images are not included or available for delivery.
  • Images are stored by us for 12 months and are then permanently deleted.

9. Copyright & Usage

  • We retain the copyright of all images.
  • Clients are granted a personal, non-commercial licence to print and share their photos.
  • By booking our services, you give your consent for us to use your images for portfolio, promotional, and marketing purposes (e.g. website, blog, social media, printed materials). You can withdraw this consent during the booking process or at any time after your wdding. This must be done in writing via email.

10. Travel and Accommodation

  • There are no travel costs within a 100-mile radius of the S35 postcode area.
  • Bookings outside of this radius will incur a travel fee which will be confirmed at the time of booking.
  • Bookings requiring overnight accommodation will incur accommodation expenses, which and will be confirmed at the time of booking.

11. Liability

  • We will take every reasonable effort to provide high-quality services and safeguard your images.
  • In the rare event of data loss, equipment failure, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, our liability is strictly limited to a full refund of all payments made.
  • We cannot be held responsible for any missed images due to weather, schedule delays, guest behaviour, or venue restrictions.
  • There are often strict rules on where a photographer may stand and how often they may move during religious ceremonies. We cannot be held responsible for any missed images due to these restrictions.
  • While every effort is made to ensure satisfaction, photography is a creative service and results are subjective. We cannot be held liable for dissatisfaction due to individual preferences regarding style, composition, or editing.

12. Client Responsibilities

  • It is your responsibility to ensure cooperation from guests, venue and vendors to allow us to perform our job effectively.
  • For clients booking Full Day Coverage, it is expected that a hot meal will be provided for the photographers, usually at the same time as the wedding breakfast is served.
  • We reserve the right to leave the venue and end coverage if faced with abusive behaviour, unsafe conditions, or excessive intoxication that puts them or their equipment at risk. No refunds will be issued in such cases.

13. Force Majeure

  • We are not liable for any failures, delays or cancellations due to events outside our control, including but not limited to: fire, flood, natural disasters, war, acts of terrorism, acts of government, pandemics, or serious illness.
  • In such cases, we will work with you to find a fair solution, including rescheduling or relocating where possible.
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