Wedding Photography Terms & Conditions
It is agreed that the following terms set out the total agreement made between the parties and that no variation or modification of this contract shall be effective unless agreed by both parties in writing.
Booking Fee:
The Booking fee of 30% secures the date, time and services of Lucy West Images for the wedding and is non-refundable or transferable in the event of cancellation, it being the agreed loss suffered by the photographer due to cancellation. Cancellation less than 8 weeks before the wedding will result in payment in full. All cancellations must be in writing. Weddings that are postponed to a later date will retain the fee as long as the photographer can re-schedule for the new date and time.
Payments:
Following payment of the 30% booking fee, balance of fees due are to be paid 14 days prior to the wedding date or as agreed with the photographer Lucy West. No photographs or wedding albums will be delivered until all payments due have been paid in full. Payment for additional images is to be made when they are ordered.
Display Lucy West Images may use any images included in this contract in their studio, web site, portfolio, literature, display areas, exhibitions, competitions, advertising, slide shows or commercially unless discussed with the client.
Images:
All image sizes are nominal. The Photographer/s will provide a pleasing colour balance but cannot guarantee exact colour matching owing to anomalous reflectance caused by a combination of certain dyes and materials especially man-made fibres. It is sometimes impossible to record on film or digitally the exact colour as seen by the human eye.
Retouching:
Retouching, digital manipulation and artist finishing is available to the Client as an optional extra. Detailed editing however will be done on every high res image that is presented to the client.
Reorders All reorders shall be treated as an extension of this contract and no responsibility for error will be accepted unless orders are given in writing.
Copyright:
Any images or copies of images whether stored digitally or otherwise and any computer program including any source or object code, computer files or printed documentation relating to such images are protected by the Copyright and Design Act 1988 and remain the copyright of Lucy West Images.
License:
Lucy West Images shall be granted artistic license in relation to the poses photographed and the locations used. The Photographers judgment regarding the locations, poses and number of images taken shall be deemed correct. Due to the vagaries of the weather and the willingness of subjects it may not be possible to capture all the images requested.
Force majeure or Act of God The due performance of this contract is subject to alteration or cancellation by either party owing to any cause beyond their control.
Attendance:
In the unlikely event of the assigned Photographer being unable to attend your wedding due to unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to appoint another photographer to attend your wedding on our behalf to undertake the wedding photography to his / her best ability. This will be a professional photographer with similar equipment and expertise.
Limitation of Liability:
In the unlikely event of a total photographic failure or cancellation of this contract by either party or in any other circumstance the liability of one party to the other shall be limited to the total value of the contract. Neither party shall be liable for indirect or consequential loss.
Cancellation:
The Client may cancel this contract at any time by giving written notice to Lucy West Images but in doing so shall forfeit any monies paid. Cancellation less than 8 weeks before the wedding date will result in the payment in full.
Digital Files Digital files remain the sole property of Lucy West Images.
Gift Certificates:
Lucy West Images Gift Certificates are valid for 18 months from the date of purchase. Please note that Lucy West Images Gift Certificates cannot be exchanged for cash, are not transferable and are not negotiable.
Complaints:
Any complaints should first be raised by the Client with Lucy West Images in writing within 14 days from the date of provision of web gallery preview images. In the unlikely event of an unresolved complaint the Client may request the British Professional Photographers Assoc. to mediate but only on the basis that its decision shall be final and binding upon both parties.
Payments:
Bank Transfer (BACS) payments preferred and details can be found on the invoice provided.