Before Your Shoot
Once your booking is confirmed, I'll provide you with the relevant details for your session, including the time, location, and anything you need to know beforehand.
If you have a particular idea, outfit, location, style, or type of image you'd like, please let me know in advance. I'm always happy to discuss ideas and help you plan your session.
Arriving at Your Session
Please arrive on time and allow extra time for traffic, parking, and finding the meeting point.
Your session time starts at the agreed booking time, so arriving early is always recommended.
If you're running late, please let me know as soon as possible.
Outdoor Sessions & Weather
For outdoor sessions, weather conditions may affect the planned location, lighting, or overall look of the photographs.
If the weather is unsuitable or unsafe, I may recommend rescheduling your session.
My priority is making sure you have a relaxed and enjoyable experience while also producing the best images possible.
During Your Shoot
You don't need to be experienced in front of the camera.
I'll guide you through poses, positioning, movement, and expressions where needed. You can also show me examples of images or styles you like before or during the session.
The best images often come from allowing some natural movement and personality rather than trying to pose perfectly.
Image Selection & Editing
After your session, I carefully select the strongest images to be edited and delivered.
My editing style is part of my creative work, so the final images will be edited consistently with the style shown in my portfolio.
RAW or unedited images are not provided.
Your Online Gallery
Your finished images will be delivered through a private online gallery.
Your gallery will normally be ready within 2 weeks of your shoot.
Once your gallery is delivered, I recommend downloading your images and keeping a backup.
Sharing Your Images
Your images are yours to enjoy and share for personal use.
You're welcome to post them on social media, print them, and share them with friends and family.
Please don't apply filters or make substantial edits to the images without checking with me first.
If you share your images online, tagging or crediting my photography business is always appreciated.
Privacy & Personal Information
I only collect and use personal information that is reasonably required to communicate with you, arrange your booking, provide the photography service, process payments, and manage your client relationship.
Your personal information will be handled in accordance with my Privacy Policy and applicable UK data protection legislation.
Portfolio & Social Media
I may ask for permission to feature photographs from your session on my website, social media, portfolio, or other promotional material.
If you have concerns about your images being used publicly, please discuss this with me before your session.
Accessibility & Additional Requirements
If you have any accessibility requirements, mobility considerations, sensory needs, medical considerations relevant to the session, or anything else that would help you feel comfortable, please let me know before your shoot.
I'll do my best to make reasonable adjustments where possible.
Questions
If you're unsure about anything before your session, please get in touch.
I'd much rather you ask beforehand so we can make sure everything is clear and you feel comfortable and prepared for your shoot.
Booking & Payments
- A 50% non-refundable retainer is required to secure your booking.
- The remaining balance is due 24 hours before your shoot.
- Your booking is confirmed once the retainer has been received.
- Payments are made by bank transfer, with other options available on request.
- By booking, you confirm that you have read and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.
Cancellations & Rescheduling
- The 50% retainer is non-refundable.
- Cancellations within 48 hours of the shoot may be subject to the full session fee, where legally permitted and where the charge is reasonable.
- Rescheduling is free, subject to availability and agreement of a new date.
- Repeated or last-minute changes may incur an additional fee.
- Please provide as much notice as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule.
- I may need to reschedule due to bad weather, illness, emergencies, unsafe conditions, or circumstances beyond my control.
- For outdoor sessions, I will make the final decision if weather conditions are unsuitable or unsafe.
- An alternative date will be offered where possible.
Image Delivery
- Edited images are normally delivered within 2 weeks via a private online gallery.
- RAW or unedited images are not provided.
- Only selected and fully edited images will be delivered.
- Unselected images will not be supplied.
- Additional retouching or special edit requests may incur an extra fee, agreed before the work is carried out.
- Clients are responsible for downloading and safely storing their images once delivered.
- Permanent gallery storage is not guaranteed.
Copyright & Usage
- I retain all copyright and ownership of the images.
- Clients receive personal-use rights to print and share their images.
- Commercial use requires separate permission and licensing.
- Images must not be heavily edited, filtered, or altered without approval.
- Credit or tagging when sharing online is always appreciated.
Portfolio & Promotional Use
- I may use selected images from your session for my website, portfolio, social media, advertising, and other promotional purposes.
- If you do not wish for your images to be used publicly, please let me know before your session.
Client Responsibility
- Please arrive on time. Late arrivals will reduce your shooting time and will not normally extend the session.
- Arrivals 30 minutes or more late without notice may be treated as a cancellation.
- Please let me know about any special requirements, accessibility needs, or requests before your shoot.
- Clients are responsible for their own belongings and the behaviour of anyone accompanying them.
- I reserve the right to end a session if behaviour becomes inappropriate, abusive, or unsafe.
Children & Minors
- A parent or legal guardian must provide consent for photographs involving anyone under 18.
- Parents or guardians remain responsible for children during the session.
Location & Travel
- Clients are responsible for any required location permissions, permits, bookings, or entrance fees unless otherwise agreed.
- Minimal travel fees may apply within Essex.
- Additional travel fees may apply for London and Kent due to travel time, parking, tolls, and other expenses.
- Nationwide travel is available by custom quote.
- Any additional travel costs will be agreed before booking.
Style & Creative Approach
- By booking, you confirm that you have reviewed my portfolio and are booking me based on my photography style.
- I will do my best to accommodate reasonable requests, but specific poses, images, lighting, locations, or results cannot be guaranteed.
- The final selection and editing of images remain at my creative discretion.
Liability
I will take reasonable care to provide the agreed photography service professionally.
In the unlikely event of image loss or damage, any liability will be limited to the amount paid for the service, where legally permitted.
UK Consumer Rights
- Nothing in these Terms & Conditions is intended to exclude, restrict, or override any rights you have under applicable UK consumer law.
- Where any part of these Terms & Conditions conflicts with your statutory rights, your statutory rights will apply.
Agreement
- By paying the retainer and confirming your booking, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.
- These Terms & Conditions apply to all photography bookings unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Most asked questions
What types of photography do you specialize in?
I specialise in automotive and pet photography but cover all types of photography. Whether you need dynamic car shots, heartwarming pet portraits, professional headshots, event coverage, or creative branding photos, I’ve got you covered.
Where are you based, and do you travel for shoots?
I'm based in South Essex, Thurrock, but I'm happy to travel for shoots! Travel fees may apply depending on the location.
How can I book a session with you?
You can book a session by contacting me through my website, email, or social media. I recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred date.
Are there any additional costs I should be aware of?
Additional costs may apply for travel, extra edits, additional shooting time, or special requests. I'll always discuss any extra fees upfront before confirming your booking.
Do you require a deposit?
Yes, I require a 50% deposit to confirm your booking. The remaining balance is due 24 hours before the photoshoot.
How long does it take to receive my edited photos?
The turnaround time is usually 1-2 weeks depending on the number of images and edits required. I will keep you in the loop in the pre-production phase.
Can I get raw (unedited) photos?
I do not provide raw files, as my editing process is an essential part of my creative work. However, I ensure that all delivered images meet a high-quality standard.
Do you offer refunds or reschedules?
Deposits are non-refundable, but I do allow reschedules with advance notice. If you need to reschedule, please let me know as soon as possible.