Terms of Service

By booking services, paying a deposit, or signing an invoice, Client agrees to the following terms with Root & Grow ("Photographer"):

1. Creative Control & Editing

Style: Photographer retains full creative control over posing, lighting, composition, and selection.
Editing: Delivered images are professionally edited in Photographer’s signature, true-to-color style. Raw, unedited files are never provided.

2. Retainer, Payment, & Cancellation

Retainer: A non-refundable [e.g., 25%] deposit reserves your session date.
Final Balance: Due on or before [e.g., the day of the session]. Images will not be released until paid in full.
Cancellations & Rescheduling: Retainers are strictly non-refundable upon client cancellation. One reschedule is permitted with at least 24 hours' notice, subject to availability.

3. Delivery & Archiving

Timeline: Private digital galleries are delivered within 2-4 weeks.
Downloads: Client is responsible for downloading files within 2 years before the gallery expires.

4. Copyright & Usage Rights

Ownership: Photographer retains full copyright under U.S. law.
Client Rights: Client receives a personal, non-exclusive license to view, print, and post images for non-commercial use.
Restrictions: Images may not be re-edited, altered with filters, resold, or used for business/commercial purposes without written permission.

5. Model Release

Client permits Photographer to use session photos for marketing, website portfolio, print, and social media showcase. Blurring of children's faces will also be required of the Photographer when they post anywhere.

6. Limitation of Liability

Uncontrollable Events: Neither party is liable for failure to perform due to severe weather, medical emergencies, or force majeure events. Photographer will attempt to reschedule.
Maximum Liability: If images are lost due to equipment failure or illness, Photographer’s liability is strictly limited to a full refund of money paid.

7. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Georgia. Court proceedings must take place in Georgia.