Terms of Service

1. Introduction

By booking or using services from Jaycee McGee Photography, the client agrees to the following terms and conditions. These terms ensure a clear understanding of policies and expectations for both parties.

2. Booking & Retainer (Deposit) Policy

• A deposit is required at the time of booking to secure the session or wedding date.
• The deposit for weddings and elopements is 20% of the total collection price.
• The deposit for all other sessions is a flat $80 (senior & individual, couples, engagement, family, and homecoming & prom).
• The deposit is applied toward the total session balance.
• The remaining balance is due 7 days before the wedding date for weddings and elopements, and 2 days before the session date for all other sessions.
• Accepted payment methods: major credit cards, debit cards, and bank transfers (ACH).

3. Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy

• Client-initiated cancellations must be submitted in writing (email is acceptable).
• If you cancel 30 days or more before the session or wedding date, your deposit is refundable.
• If you cancel within 30 days of the session or wedding date (less than 30 days before), your deposit is forfeited.
• Rescheduling requests are subject to availability and must be made at least 14 days in advance.
• Retainers may be transferred to a new date once, at Jaycee McGee Photography's discretion.

4. Weather & Outdoor Session Policy

• Outdoor sessions may be rescheduled due to severe weather (heavy rain, dangerous lightning, extreme heat/cold) at the photographer's discretion.
• Weather-related reschedules will not result in retainer forfeiture.
• Light overcast or mild weather is not grounds for rescheduling and often produces beautiful results.

5. Copyright & Image Ownership

• Jaycee McGee Photography retains full copyright of all images captured during any session.
• Clients are granted a personal use license: images may be printed, shared on personal social media, and used for personal purposes.
• Clients may not sell, license, or use images for commercial purposes without written permission.
• Clients may not apply filters, crop, or alter delivered images in ways that misrepresent the photographer's work.
• Jaycee McGee Photography reserves the right to use any session images for portfolio, website, social media, marketing, and educational purposes.
• If a client prefers privacy (e.g., for elopements or sensitive situations), they may submit a written request for images not to be published; Jaycee McGee Photography will honor reasonable requests at her discretion.

6. Image Delivery

• Edited galleries will be delivered via an online gallery link within the following timeframes:
  • Portrait, engagement, and couples sessions: 3–4 weeks
  • Wedding and elopement coverage: 4–6 weeks
• All images are delivered as print-ready digital files.
• The number of delivered images varies by session type and is not guaranteed to a specific count, though a minimum will be communicated at booking.
• Raw/unedited files are not included and are not available for purchase.

7. Client Responsibilities

• Clients are responsible for arriving on time; late arrivals may result in a shortened session with no refund adjustment.
• Clients are responsible for ensuring all agreed-upon participants (family members, wedding party, etc.) are present and prepared.
• Clients acknowledge they have reviewed any location or venue requirements and obtained necessary permits where applicable.
• Jaycee McGee Photography is not responsible for outcomes related to client unpreparedness, late arrival, or failure to communicate relevant details prior to the session.

8. Limitation of Liability

• In the unlikely event of equipment failure, accident, illness, or circumstances beyond Jaycee McGee Photography's control that prevent delivery of images, liability is limited to a full refund of amounts paid.
• Jaycee McGee Photography is not liable for any indirect, consequential, or incidental damages.
• In the event of a wedding or event where a secondary photographer is present, best efforts will be made to capture the event, but specific moments cannot be guaranteed.

9. Force Majeure

• Neither party shall be held liable for failure to perform due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to: natural disasters, government actions, pandemics, or other emergencies.
• In such cases, both parties will work in good faith to reschedule.

10. Model Release

• By booking a session, clients grant Jaycee McGee Photography permission to use images for promotional and marketing purposes (see Copyright section above).
• Clients who do not wish to have their images used publicly must notify Jaycee in writing prior to or at the time of booking.

11. Governing Law

• These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of Idaho.
• Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in the courts of Ada County, Idaho.

12. Contact

For questions about these terms, clients may contact: jayceejanke@gmail.com