Terms & Conditions

Appointment Policy: Punctuality & No-Shows

As a professional, I value your time and mine. Sessions are often scheduled back-to-back, so please plan your journey accordingly to arrive on time. 

 · Grace Period: A grace period of 15 minutes is provided for unexpected delays. 

· Late Arrival: If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, your session will still end at the originally scheduled time. The full session fee remains applicable. If you wish to extend the session to its originally intended duration, an additional fee for the extra time will be charged (see “Add-Ons” for rates). 

· No-Show / Excessive Lateness: If you do not arrive and do not notify me within 30 minutes of the session start time, the session will be considered a “no-show, ” and your deposit will be forfeited. I reserve the right to leave the place/studio location after 30 minutes of waiting.

Portfolio & Marketing Rights

I am proud of the work I create and love to share it to attract clients with a similar style. By default, you grant me the right to use the images from your session for my portfolio, website, social media, and marketing materials (e.g., brochures, advertisements). 

 · Opt-Out (Privacy Option): I respect your privacy. If you prefer to keep your images private and not have them used in my portfolio, this option is available for an additional €100 Privacy Fee. This fee compensates for the lost marketing value of the images. 

· How to Opt-Out: You must notify me in writing via email before the start of your session to select the Privacy Option.

Booking & Payment

A non-refundable deposit of €100 is required to secure your booking date and time. The remaining balance is due on or before the day of the photoshoot. The deposit is transferable to a new date if rescheduling is requested with at least 48 hours notice. The Client may reschedule the session once, subject to availability, with at least 48 hours notice. The Photographer reserves the right to reschedule due to illness, emergency, or unsafe weather conditions for outdoor shoots. In the event of a cancellation by the Client, the deposit is non-refundable. 

By submitting the non-refundable deposit, the Client acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions in their entirety.

Image Delivery & Selection

· Within 10 business days after the photoshoot, the Photographer will provide the Client with a link to a private online gallery containing the processed images. The Client has 14 business days from the gallery delivery date to select and notify the Photographer of the chosen images for final retouching (if included in their package). If the Client fails to make their selection within this 14-business day period, the retouching service included in the package will be forfeited. The gallery of processed images will remain available for download as is, and any future retouching will be available as a paid add-on service at the current rate.

· Final retouched images will be delivered within 10 business days after the Client’s final selection.

Retouching & Style

Professional retouching is an artistic service aimed at enhancing the natural beauty of the image, not altering reality. Please review the scope of work included in your package. 

 What IS Included in Standard Retouching: 

 · Skin Correction: Removal of temporary blemishes such as pimples, minor spots, and under-eye circles. 

· Minor Imperfections: Softening of shiny skin (oil), reduction of mild skin redness, and removal of stray hairs. 

· Scars & Bruises: Reduction of the appearance of fresh scars, scratches, and bruises, upon prior request. 

· Basic Body Contouring: Subtle, natural-looking body contouring (e.g., slight slimming) is applied at the Photographer’s discretion to flatter poses. Significant changes require a pre-shoot discussion and are subject to additional fees. 

 What is NOT Included in Standard Retouching (Available as Paid Add-ons): 

 · Advanced Body Reshaping: Dramatic slimming, waist reduction, breast augmentation/enlargement, or altering bone structure. 

· Cosmetic Changes: Changing eye color, hair color, or facial features. 

· Object & Person Removal: Removing bystanders, furniture, or background objects. This is complex compositing, not retouching. 

· Clothing Alterations: Fixing wardrobe malfunctions, removing bra straps, smoothing wrinkles on clothes, or changing the color/style of clothing. 

· Tattoo Removal: Large-scale or complex tattoo removal is a time-consuming process and incurs an additional fee. Minor tattoo blurring may be considered upon request. 

· Background Cleaning: Removing litter or debris from a location. 

· “Redrawing”: Any request that fundamentally alters the original photograph, requiring it to be largely redrawn, is not considered standard retouching. 

 The Photographer retains full artistic discretion to determine what constitutes reasonable retouching. The final aesthetic style, including color grading, is consistent with the Photographer’s portfolio and is not subject to alteration.

· The final artistic style, including color grading and aesthetic, is defined by the Photographer’s unique vision and is not open for subjective alteration to match the style of other photographers.

File Storage & Archival

The Photographer is not obligated to store or archive the Client’s image files for more than 3 (three) months from the delivery date of the final gallery. It is the Client’s responsibility to download and backup their images promptly.

Raw Files

Raw files are the digital equivalent of a negative and are the property of the Photographer. They are not available for purchase or release under any circumstances, as they are an unfinished product and do not represent the final artistic work.