1. Booking & Payments

1.1 Retainer & Payment Schedule
A non-refundable retainer of 20% PACKAGE PRICE is required to reserve your wedding date. The remaining balance is due 30 days before the event.

1.2 Accepted Payments
We accept payments via credit card, PayPal, check, bank transfer.

1.3 Late Payments
Late payments may incur a fee of $500 and we reserve the right to cancel services if payment is not received by the due date.

2. Cancellations & Rescheduling

2.1 Client Cancellations
If you cancel the wedding, the retainer is non-refundable. Cancellations made within 30 days of the event will require payment in full.

2.2 Rescheduling
Rescheduling is subject to availability. A new retainer may be required if your new date is unavailable.

2.3 Photographer Cancellations
In the rare event we must cancel, we will attempt to find a qualified replacement photographer or issue a full refund, including the retainer.

3. Coverage & Deliverables

3.1 Coverage Time
Coverage begins and ends at the times agreed upon in the contract. Additional hours are available at an added rate of $550/hr.

3.2 Image Delivery
Final, edited images will be delivered via online gallery within 10-12 weeks after the wedding.

3.3 Image Format
You will receive high-resolution JPEG files. RAW files are not included.

3.4 Image Quantity
While we do not guarantee a specific number of images, we aim to deliver approximately 400+ high-quality images for a full-day wedding.

4. Copyright & Usage

4.1 Copyright Ownership
All images are the property of the Photographer. Clients receive a personal-use license.

4.2 Client Use
You may print and share your photos for personal use only. Commercial use or resale is prohibited.

4.3 Photographer Use
We reserve the right to use images for portfolio, website, social media, and promotional purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.

5. Creative Rights

5.1 Artistic Style
You acknowledge that you have reviewed our portfolio and are booking us for our artistic style. We retain creative control over the final images.

5.2 Editing
Final edits include color correction, cropping, and minor retouching. Requests for extensive retouching may incur an additional fee.

6. Limit of Liability

6.1 Failure to Perform
In the unlikely event of equipment failure, loss of images, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, liability is limited to the return of all payments received.

6.2 Backup & Storage
Images will be stored for 2 months after delivery. It is your responsibility to back up your images after delivery.

7. Venue & Permissions

You are responsible for obtaining all necessary permissions for photography at your venue(s). We are not liable for missed coverage due to restrictions.

8. Meal & Breaks

For weddings with coverage longer than 5 hours, the Client agrees to provide a meal and appropriate break time for the photographer(s).

9. Governing Law

This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Maryland. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Maryland.

10. Agreement

By paying the retainer and booking with us, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS