Porter Photography

Terms and Conditions of Service

The photographer refers to ”Porter Photography” and “Abigail Porter”. 

“Client” refers to the person who is wanting the service. 

Terms of service

  • A client below the age of 18 needs a parent to act on their behalf and also be present during the shoot. Parents must have also agreed to terms and conditions. 
  • If the photographer is late then the shoot will take place from that time and the booking time is still the same. 
  • Edited images take between 2-4 weeks, products can take 6-8 weeks to be completed and delivered. Please allow an extra 2 weeks in busier periods i.e. Christmas
  • Abuse towards the photographer or photographer’s equipment will not be tolerated. 

Payment and cancellation 

  • A non-refundable deposit will be taken at the time of booking. This will be £100 of the service that the client is wanting. 
  • If the client wishes to cancel it needs to be made clear 14 days before the photoshoot, late cancellations will receive a 50% refund. This cancellation refund will only occur if the full-service fee is paid. 
  • If the photographer needs to cancel this will be made clear and a further date will be rearranged i.e. weather, personal circumstances. 
  • The deposit needs to be paid when booking to secure a date, outstanding payments need to be paid by the agreed date of the shoot. If the client doesn’t pay the deposit photographer may make other arrangements. 
  • Any travel exceeding 20 miles from BL4 will be charged 50p per mile.

Liability

  • A liability waiver needs to be signed, under 18’s need an adult signature. 
  • Directions and poses given by the photographer are undertaken at the client’s own risk. The client should be able to asses the situation and make a decision to ensure themselves and the horse is safe. 
  • The client needs to assess suitable clothing and equipment is worn. 
  • The client understands they are responsible for any damage or injury caused to themselves, their horse(s), or any third parties present during the shoot. 
  • The photographer will not be held liable for injury up to and including death. 
  • The photographer takes care of the photographs. In the unlikely event the photographs are lost, stolen or destroyed beyond the photographer’s control a second shoot will be arranged.  
  • The photographer must be notified within 7 days of any damages caused to products within time of postage date. 

Copyright 

  • The entire copyright is retained by the photographer throughout the world at all times. The client must seek permission for third party use (Not including friends and family)
  • Only images chosen, edited and delivered are granted use by client. 
  • Commercial use and sale of images is strictly prohibited unless agreed in writing. 
  • The client allows the photographer to display any photographs to promote the business eg. Website, Social media, competitions, products and product samples.