terms & policies

Retainer & Payment

A $35 non-refundable retainer secures your session date. Payment of the retainer confirms acceptance of all terms and conditions.

Cancellation & Rescheduling

  • The retainer is non-refundable.

  • Clients may reschedule once without penalty.

  • Additional rescheduling requires a new retainer.

Photographic Materials

All photographic materials, including proofs and previews, are the exclusive property of Grace and Jas Photography.

Failure to Perform

In unforeseen circumstances (e.g., illness, acts of God, equipment failure), liability is limited to a refund of payments made.

Lost or Damaged Equipment

If materials are lost, stolen, or damaged without fault of the photographer, a new session of equal value will be offered, but payments will not be refunded.

Reshooting Policy

  • The photographer has full discretion to determine if a reshoot is necessary.

  • Delivered work will remain consistent with the photographer’s advertised portfolio.

Turnaround Time

  • Final digital images will be delivered within 3-4 weeks via an online gallery.

  • Prints and package items will be available for pickup or shipping (no hand delivery).

RAW Images

RAW (unedited) images remain the property of the photographer and will not be delivered or sold.

Health & Safety Waiver

Grace and Jas Photography follows sanitation and safety guidelines. By booking, clients accept responsibility for their health and waive any liability related to illness, including COVID-19.

Late Arrival Policy

  • Sessions have a 15-minute grace period.

  • Arrivals later than 15 minutes may result in reduced session time.

  • After 30 minutes, the session may need rescheduling with a new retainer.

No-Show Policy

Clients who fail to show up for their session forfeit their retainer and must rebook with a new deposit.

Client Satisfaction Policy

  • Photography is subjective.

  • One complimentary round of re-editing is offered.

  • Refunds will not be provided due to dissatisfaction with artistic style.

Model Release

By booking, you grant Grace and Jas Photography permission to use images for marketing, social media, and portfolio purposes.

Archival Policy

  • Digital images will be available for 30 days after delivery.

  • Please download and back them up immediately.

  • After this period, Grace and Jas Photography is not responsible for storing or re-uploading galleries.

EDITING POLICY

Standard Edits (Included)

Once you select your final images, they will be professionally edited with Our Signature Natural & Polished Style. This includes:
✔ Acne, blemish, and scratch removal
✔ Skin smoothing and softening
✔ Reducing under-eye circles
✔ Teeth whitening and eye sharpening
✔ Removal of stray or flyaway hairs
✔ Adjusting skin tones and reducing facial shine

Complex Edits ($10 Per Image)

These require advanced retouching and include:
🔹 Braces removal
🔹 Eyeglass glare correction
🔹 Clothing adjustments
🔹 Head swaps
🔹 Background changes
🔹 Body contouring or slimming
🔹 Tattoo removal
🔹 Toy removal


Animal Waiver & Liability

 

I, (adult or minor child) HEREBY WAIVE AND RELEASE, indemnify, hold harmless and forever discharge Grace and Jas Photography and its agents, employees, officers, directors, affiliates, successors and assigns, of and from any and all claims, demands, debts, contracts, expenses, causes of action, lawsuits, damages and liabilities, of every kind and nature, whether know or unknown, in law or equity, that I or Child ever had or may have arising from or in any way related to my/child’s participation in any events or activities conducted by, on the premises of, or for the benefit of, Grace and Jas Photography provided that this waiver of liability does not apply to any acts of gross negligence, or intentional, willful or want on misconduct. I understand that the activities that I/children will participate in and that I/children will see are inherently dangerous and may cause serious or grievous injuries, including bodily injury, damage to personal property and/or death. I/children will be in direct contact with animals that include - Sheep- Lamb- Bunny , among other animals that may not be listed. I understand that, as with most animals, they may react in an unpredictable way to sounds, sudden movements, people, or other animals that could result in injuries to people. On behalf of myself, said children, my heirs, assigns and next of kin, I/children waive all claims for damages, injuries and death sustained to me/children or property, that I/children may have against the aforementioned released party to such activity. By this waiver, I/children, assume any risk, and take full responsibility and waive any claims of personal injury or death or damage to personal property with Grace and Jas Photography including but not limited to visiting the Studio & Outdoor Field, observing or interacting with the animals, using the facility and its equipment in any manner, form or fashion, and practicing and/or engaging in other related activities including the initiating of prohibited contact with the animals on and off the premises and disobeying any regulations both posted

. This WAIVER AND RELEASE contains the entire agreement between parties, and supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between them concerning the subject matter of this WAIVER AND RELEASE. The provisions of the WAIVER AND RELEASE may be waived, altered, amended or repealed, in whole or in part, only upon the prior written consent of all parties. The provision of this WAIVER AND RELEASE will continue in full force and effect even after the termination of the activities conducted by, on the premises of, or for the benefit of Grace and Jas Photography, whether by agreement, by operation of law, or otherwise. I have read, understand and fully agree to the terms of this WAIVER AND RELEASE. I understand and confirm that by signing this WAIVER AND RELEASE that I/children have given up considerable future legal rights. I have signed this Agreement freely, voluntarily, under no duress of threat of duress, without inducement, promise or guarantee being communicated to me. My signature is proof of my intention to execute a complete and unconditional WAIVER AND RELEASE of all liability to the full extent of the law. I am 18 year of age or older, and/or legal guardian of children, and mentally competent to enter into this waiver.