TEMPLE OF ENCHANTMENT LLC

PHOTOGRAPHY TERMS & CONDITIONS

Last updated: 11/17/2025

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) outline the policies, expectations, and responsibilities between Temple of Enchantment LLC (“Photographer”) and the Client. By booking a session, paying a retainer, or signing a photography agreement, the Client agrees to all Terms stated below.

1. Booking & Payment Policy

1.1 Retainer

A 30% non-refundable retainer is required to secure the session date and time. No dates are held without retainer payment.

1.2 Payment Schedule

  • 30% retainer due at booking (non-refundable).

  • 50% of remaining balance due on or before the day of the session.

  • Final 20% due upon delivery of the final edited gallery.

1.3 Accepted Payment Methods

Stripe, Venmo, or PayPal unless otherwise stated.

1.4 Failure to Pay

Galleries will not be delivered until the final balance is paid. Late payments may delay delivery.

2. Rescheduling & Cancellations

2.1 Client Rescheduling

  • Retainer is non-refundable, but may be transferred once if Client provides at least 7 days’ notice.

  • Rescheduling within less than 7 days may require a new retainer.

2.2 Photographer Rescheduling

If Photographer is unable to attend due to illness or emergency, Client may:

  • reschedule at no cost, or

  • receive a full refund, including retainer.

2.3 Weather

Outdoor sessions will be assessed case-by-case. If weather conditions make photography unsafe or impossible, the session will be rescheduled.

3. Editing, Retouching & Revision Policy

3.1 Editing Style

Client acknowledges that Photographer’s editing style is consistent across her body of work and hires her based on her artistic judgment.

3.2 What Is Included

Standard editing includes:

  • color correction

  • exposure adjustment

  • minor blemish removal

  • light, natural retouching as needed

3.3 What Is NOT Included

Major alterations are not included:

  • reshaping body or face

  • smoothing skin extensively

  • altering facial features

  • removing wrinkles, creases, or textures

  • swapping backgrounds

  • removing or adding objects

  • advanced Photoshop composites

These edits, if possible, may be offered for an additional fee.

3.4 Revision Policy

  • Client receives one round of minor revisions on the delivered gallery.

  • Additional revisions are billed at $75 per revision round or $25–$50 per image, depending on complexity.

  • All revision requests must be submitted in one consolidated message.

  • All revision requests must be submitted within 5 days of gallery delivery. After this, edits are final.

3.5 Image Selection

  • Photographer selects the best images for editing and delivery.

  • If Client prefers to choose images themselves, they must do so within 5 days of receiving preview proofs. After 5 days, Photographer will proceed with her selections.

4. Delivery Timeline & File Storage

4.1 Turnaround Time

Standard delivery is 2–3 weeks from the session date.

4.2 Expedited Delivery

A 5-day expedited delivery is available for $150.

4.3 Online Gallery Access

Client has 60 days from delivery to download all final images.
After 60 days, the gallery may expire.

4.4 Archives

After expiration:

  • Images are stored on Photographer’s archive drive.

  • Retrieval incurs a $75 archive reactivation fee.

  • Archived files are kept for up to 1 year, though not guaranteed.

Photographer is not responsible for lost images after the 60-day download period.

5. Additional Images

Packages include a set number of edited images.
Additional images may be purchased for $25 per image unless otherwise stated.

6. Copyright & Usage

6.1 Copyright

All images are the intellectual property of Temple of Enchantment LLC.

6.2 Client Usage

Client receives a personal-use license to download, print, and share images on social media.

6.3 Commercial Use

Commercial or promotional use (including for brands or businesses) requires a commercial license unless included in the package.

6.4 Photographer Usage

Unless Client requests privacy in writing before the session, Photographer may use images for:

  • portfolio

  • website

  • marketing

  • social media

  • promotional materials

7. Liability

Photographer is not responsible for:

  • accidents

  • injuries

  • weather conditions

  • location restrictions

  • clothing, hair, or makeup issues

  • delays caused by Client

  • unsupervised children

  • lost or damaged personal items

Maximum liability shall not exceed the total amount paid by the Client.

8. Model Release

By booking, Client grants Photographer permission to photograph and use their likeness as stated in Section 6.4 unless they opt out in writing prior to the session.

9. Client Cooperation

Client agrees to:

  • arrive on time

  • follow session guidelines

  • communicate respectfully

  • provide consolidated feedback

  • Client acknowledges that editing style and artistic decisions are at the sole discretion of the Photographer. Requests for stylistic changes beyond the Photographer’s established editing approach are not included and may incur additional fees.

Failure to cooperate may affect results; Photographer is not responsible for outcomes impacted by Client behavior.

10. Agreement

By booking, paying a retainer, or signing a contract, Client acknowledges they have read, understood, and agreed to all Terms & Conditions listed here.

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