Terms & Conditions
By booking a photo session with Noemie Deveaux Photography ("the Photographer"), the Client agrees to the following Terms and Conditions:
1. Booking & Payment
1.1. Agreement Overview
This agreement ("Agreement") is made between Noemie Deveaux Photography ("Photographer") and the client ("Client") for the purpose of providing photography services.
By booking a session, the Client agrees to these terms and conditions.
1.2. Payment Method:
Payments can be made through:
- Bank transfer to my Garanti Bank euro (€) account (Noemie Claire Deveaux - Iban: TR24 0006 2000 1520 0009 0807 66)
- Bank transfer to my Garanti Bank dollar ($) account (Noemie Claire Deveaux - Iban: TR30 0006 2000 2260 0009 0799 00)
- Wise, Revolut or else to my French bank account (euros only). The Photographer will provide their info directly to the Client who chooses that option.
- Western Union to my French bank account (euros) or to my Turkish bank euro account (euros only). The Photographer will provide their info directly to the Client who chooses that option.
The Client must inform the Photographer of the payment method they choose, to make sure there will be no extra fees.
If there is extra fees that lower the amount received by the Photographer, the Client will be requested to pay them to the Photographer in another way.
1.3. Session Fee & Non-Refundable Deposit:
The session fee is 487€. This amount is subject to changes at any time & without prior announcements.
A retainer of 30% of this fee is required upon booking to confirm your session.
The remaining balance is due on the day of the session.
2. Session Duration & Location
2.1. Session Duration:
Sessions are typically 2 hours in length.
2.2. Location:
Sessions will be held on locations as agreed during the session’s preparation.
This preparation is done by the Photographer & the Client, based on the Client’s wishes, the Photographer’s experience & knowledge of the city of Istanbul & what is currently possible & safe for everyone.
The Photographer is not responsible if a location does not fulfill the Client’s expectations due to unexpected changes of the location (public works for example) and will do her best to find a suitable alternative as fast as possible.
2.3. Late Arrivals:
Sessions will start and end at the scheduled time. If the Client arrives late, the session will still end at the scheduled time. No extensions or refunds are provided for late arrivals.
If the Client arrives too late to ride a ferryboat as planned, the Photographer can’t be held responsible for the outcome of the session.
3. Rescheduling & Cancellations
3.1. Rescheduling:
The Client may ask to reschedule the time of their session with at least a 2 week notice.
The Photographer will attempt to accommodate rescheduling requests, but it is subject to availability.
If the Client wants to reschedule twice, the additional fee is 50€.
3.2. Cancellation:
If the Client needs to cancel their photo session, they must notify the photographer as soon as possible. Cancellations of the session will be subject to the following fees:
More than 2 weeks before the session: Full refund of any payments made, minus the non-refundable deposit.
Less than 72 hours before the session: 50% of the total session fee will be forfeited.
No-Show: If the Client fails to show up for the scheduled session or cancels on the day of the session, the full session fee is due and non-refundable.
No rescheduling will be allowed in the case of a no-show.
The non-refundable retainer is always retained, regardless of the cancellation time.
3.3. Transfer to a third party:
In case of cancellation, it’s possible to transfer the booking to a third party. The Client will have to find them & they will be expected to have read & accepted the Terms & Conditions.
It is the Client’s responsability to informe the Photographer & the transfer of the booking & to make sure the third party get in touch with the Photographer.
3.4. Photographer Cancellation:
In the rare event that the Photographer must cancel due to unforeseen circumstances, the session will be rescheduled or a full refund will be provided.
3.5. Alternative Arrangements:
If rescheduling is not possible, the Photographer will make reasonable efforts to provide alternative options, such as recommending another photographer or offering a refund, but cannot guarantee the availability of these options.
3.6. Weather & Force Majeure
Weather: For outdoor sessions, the Photographer will make every effort to assess weather conditions in advance. If adverse weather conditions (e.g., rain, snow, extreme heat) are expected, the Photographer may suggest rescheduling, and no penalty will apply if the session is rescheduled due to weather.
Force Majeure: In the event of a force majeure (e.g., natural disasters, illness, government restrictions, etc.), the Photographer reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the session. In such cases, the Client will be given the option to reschedule at no extra charge or receive a full refund, depending on the circumstances.
4. Copyright & Usage Rights
4.1. Ownership of Images:
The copyright is owned by the person who creates the work. From the second the image is snapped, it legally belongs to the Photographer, giving them the exclusive rights to determine how the image should be displayed & distributed.
The Photographer is also the only person who can make alterations to their work. Since their name is associated with the images, the Photographer wants to have complete control of how they look to ensure they are in line with their photography style that they have been hired for. This means it’s forbidden to add any filther on any image or to crop them.
4.2. Usage Rights:
The Client is granted a license to use the digital images for personal, non-commercial use. This includes printing, sharing on social media, and creating personal gifts or albums.
The Client cannot claim the Photographer’s work as their own.
4.3. Commercial Use:
The use of images for commercial purposes, including - but not limited to- advertising, selling, or publishing in print or online, requires written consent from the Photographer and may incur additional fees.
4.4. Social Media Sharing:
The Client is welcome to share their images on social media. To give credit to the Photographer by tagging @noemie_deveaux_photography, without any filter or alteration (cropping) on the images is resquested and very much appreciated.
4.5. Online presence:
If the Client does not want to have their portraits shared online, they have to notify the Photographer by email. Without any notification before the session, the Photographer consider all the images can be shared online to promote their work.
5. Deliverables & Turnaround Time
5.1. Number of Images:
The number of images delivered will vary depending on the session and package purchased. On average, you will receive around 70 -80 fully processed images.
The Client will choose 25 portraits among the ones received on their private online gallery.
The Photographer will make a special offer to give the Client access to the full set of portraits.
5.2 Selection & access to your files:
The selection of 25 portraits has to be done by creating a list of favorites. It’s an easy process & the Photographer is here to help the Client if there’s any issue with this process.
Once the selection is made or the offer for the full set of portraits accepted & paid, the files will be downloadable.
5.3. Processing:
The Photographer will provide professional processing to all images delivered, which may include color correction, cropping, and light retouching.
The Photographer will not deliver any Raw files.
The processing style of the Photographer is displayed on their website. The Photographer will not accept to create another style of images & will not take into consideration any complain about the style.
5.4. Delivery Time:
Processed images will be delivered within a maximum of 3 weeks after the session via the Client’s private online gallery, sent by email.
5.5. File Storage:
The Client’s files will be stored for 6 months. After that period, the Photographer is not responsible for the storage or availability of the Client’s files.
The Client is responsible for saving their files on high resolution on hard drives & clouds & can’t count on the photographer to access them after 6 months.
6. Client Responsibilities
6.1. Behavior:
The Client agrees to behave respectfully during the session. The Photographer has the right to terminate the session without a refund if the Client or any participant behaves inappropriately.
6.2. Wardrobe & Props:
The Client is responsible for providing their own wardrobe and props unless otherwise agreed upon.
Please communicate any special requests in advance.
6.3. Children & Pets:
If children or pets are part of the session, the Client is responsible for their supervision and safety.
7. Liability
7.1. Limitation of Liability:
The Photographer will take all reasonable care when handling clients, equipment, and locations. However, the Photographer is not liable for any accidents, injuries, or damages occurring during the session.
7.2. Force Majeure:
The Photographer will not be held liable for any failure to perform their obligations due to circumstances beyond their control, such as weather, illness, or other emergencies.
8. Miscellaneous
8.1. Amendments:
The Photographer reserves the right to amend or update these Terms and Conditions at any time.
8.2. Entire Agreement:
These Terms and Conditions represent the entire agreement between the Photographer and the Client. No oral statements or prior written material will have any force and effect.
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