Terms & ConditionsEffective Date: [March 26, 2025]

Welcome to Melissa Reynolds Photography! These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our services and website. By booking a session or using our website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

1. Booking & Payment

A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your session date.

The remaining balance must be paid before or on the day of the session unless otherwise agreed upon.

Prices are subject to change without notice, but bookings confirmed with a deposit will be honored at the agreed rate.

2. Cancellations & Rescheduling

Deposits are non-refundable but may be applied to a rescheduled session if notice is given at least [Insert Notice Period] in advance.

Sessions canceled without sufficient notice may result in forfeiture of payments made.

Weather-related rescheduling is at the photographer’s discretion.

3. Session Policies

Clients must arrive on time for their session. Late arrivals may result in reduced session time without a refund.

The photographer reserves the right to end a session early due to uncooperative behavior, safety concerns, or other factors beyond control.

The photographer retains artistic discretion over the selection of final images.

4. Copyright & Usage

Melissa Reynolds Photography retains full copyright ownership of all images.

Clients receive a personal-use license for delivered images, meaning they can print and share them for personal, non-commercial purposes.

Images may not be altered, sold, or used for commercial purposes without prior written consent.

The photographer may use images for portfolio, website, social media, and marketing purposes unless the client submits a written request to opt out.

5. Editing & Delivery

Final images are professionally edited at the photographer’s discretion.

RAW (unedited) images are not provided.

Turnaround time for edited images is approximately [Insert Timeframe], though this may vary.

6. Liability & Refunds

The photographer is not responsible for unforeseen circumstances (e.g., weather, illness, equipment failure) that may impact the session.

In the unlikely event that the photographer is unable to fulfill the contract, liability is limited to a full refund of any payments made.

Due to the custom nature of photography, all sales are final, and refunds are not provided unless explicitly stated.

7. Client Cooperation

Clients are responsible for their own appearance and attire. Retouching requests beyond basic corrections may incur additional fees.

The photographer is not responsible for any dissatisfaction due to client expressions, attire, or cooperation during the session.

8. Third-Party Vendors

If the session involves third-party vendors (e.g., makeup artists, venues), their terms and conditions may also apply.

The photographer is not responsible for issues arising from third-party services.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The most current version will be available on our website with the effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at:

Melissa Reynolds Photography
mkatephotography@gmail.com
106 N Main ST. Butte Mt 59711
Butte, Mt 59711, United States

By booking a session or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.