AGREEMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS
Booking fee: A non-refundable booking fee of €250 (unless otherwise agreed) is required upon booking, together with a signed contract. Dates are reserved only when this fee is paid. Payment may be made by Bank Transfer (account details on request), card, cash or cheque: (please make cheques payable to Gary Collins). This fee is to secure your date and to cover work completed in the lead up to your wedding date such as consultations and location scouting.
The non refundable fee is a fee that retains the photographer’s services for your scheduled session date that the photographer has turned down other work for.
The wedding package total is due ONE WEEK before wedding date. Payments can be split up leading up to the wedding in a payment plan that is agreed upon between the client and Gary Collins Photography. No editing will take place until full payment has been received.
Change of Date or Venue: Gary Collins Photography Ltd must be notified immediately of any changes in schedule or location, at least one week prior to scheduled date of event. Notification of any changes can be made by phone along with written notice sent via email for documentation. If an email is sent, a confirmation of receipt must be in writing. All details will be confirmed at least 7-10 days prior to the event.
Exclusive Photographer: Gary Collins Photography Ltd shall be the exclusive photographer(s) retained by the client for the purpose of photographing the wedding. Gary is happy to facilitate guests, family and friends taking images but will always get priority to aid with light and timing.
Copyright Information:The 1998 Copyright, Designs, and Patents Act assigns copyright to Gary Collins. You may not copy the photographs taken under this contract, or allow copies to be made photographically, electronically, or by any other means unless a copyright waiver has been agreed in advance. By signing this contract you agree to personal usage rights only and shall not provide rights to any supplier for usage of images with prior consent from Gary Collins Photography.
Cancellation or Postponement Policy: There shall be no refund of booking fee after 48 hours from the signing of agreement due to the reservation of the photography date.
As compensation for loss of income for Gary Collins Photography the following charges apply as a percentage of the total fee due.
(Number of days before the wedding)
60 days or less - 100%
61-90 days - 50%.
91-120 days -25%.
Should the cancelled wedding turn out to be a postponement, then, subject to availability of Gary Collins Photogrpahy, all money paid may be applied to the new wedding date (limited to one postponement). In this case, the total fees chargeable shall be the fee which applies at that time.
If Gary Collins Photography has to cancel this contract for reasons beyond their control, (death, injury, sickness etc.), their liability shall be limited to a full refund of all monies paid.
Creative License: You are encouraged to provide a ‘shot list’ and names of key people and groups to photograph. Due to changes of the weather and the availability and willingness of subjects Gary Collins Photography will do their best to honour requested photographs but do not undertake to guarantee any specific picture nor incorporate any specific background, location or group arrangement.
Online Storage: Your images will be stored in an online gallery for one year from the date of delivery of final gallery. Images will be available in high resolution for up to 7 months on instant demand with the remaining 5 months being on a small wait demand. We encourage all couples to download their images to mutiple secure locations upon receipt of final gallery.