Felipe Restrepo Photography
Session Agreement
Every session requires this agreement signed digitally. It is signed right after paying the deposit.
1. Parties and scope
This agreement is between Felipe Restrepo Photography ("the photographer") and the person who signs it when booking ("the client"), and applies to the session chosen at booking: Boudoir Mini (1 hour, 15 retouched images), Boudoir Signature (2 hours, 35 retouched images) or Boudoir Luxury (3 hours, 60 retouched images, hair and makeup included). By signing, both parties agree to all of the clauses below.
2. Deposit and payment
A deposit of 50% of the package price reserves the date. The deposit is non-refundable, except as stated in clauses 4 and 5. The remaining balance is due in full on the session day BEFORE any photographs are taken: the photographer does not begin photographing until 100% of the package price has been paid. If the client does not pay the balance, the session does not take place and is treated as a cancellation by the client (clause 4). When the client pays the deposit by card on the website, she authorizes the photographer to store that card securely with Square and to charge the balance automatically on the session day, before the session starts; if that charge is not approved, the client must pay the balance by another method before any photographs are taken. While any balance is unpaid, the photographer may withhold the gallery and any products. Balances unpaid more than 15 days after the session may carry a reasonable administrative fee, disclosed to the client in advance.
3. Booking confirmation
The time is held for 48 hours from the booking request. The client pays the deposit within that window and signs this agreement right after paying it. The session is confirmed once the deposit is paid and this agreement is signed; the photographer does not photograph any session without this signed agreement. If the deposit is not paid within 48 hours, the time is released with no obligation for either party. By paying the deposit, the client accepts these deposit and cancellation terms.
4. Cancellation by the client
The client has 24 hours after paying the deposit to cancel for a full refund, as long as the session is not scheduled within that same period. After that grace period, any cancellation forfeits the deposit. If the client cancels less than 7 days before the session and the balance has already been paid, the balance is also non-refundable unless otherwise agreed in writing.
5. Cancellation by the photographer
If illness, an emergency or another cause beyond the photographer's reasonable control prevents the session, the photographer will offer to reschedule at no cost or, if that is not possible, refund everything paid, including the deposit. In no case will the photographer's liability for this cause exceed the amount paid by the client.
6. Rescheduling
The client may reschedule ONCE at no cost with at least 48 hours' notice, subject to availability. A second change, or a change with less than 48 hours' notice, may carry an administrative fee or forfeit the deposit, at the photographer's discretion.
7. Location, access and travel
The session takes place on location at the home, hotel or Airbnb chosen by the client within Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach counties. Locations outside that area may carry a travel fee agreed in advance. The client is responsible for the location being available, for having permission to photograph there, and for any venue costs. The photographer never publishes or shares the session address.
8. Age, comfort and conduct
The client confirms she is at least 18 years old and will show valid ID if asked. The client sets her own limits: she will never be asked to show more than she wants, and she may pause or end the session at any time. A trusted companion may be present if arranged in advance. The photographer may end the session without refund in the event of abusive, threatening or unsafe conduct by anyone present, and will deliver the images captured up to that point.
9. Hair and makeup (Luxury)
For the Luxury package, hair and makeup are scheduled before the session. Delays caused by the client may reduce photography time without refund.
10. Delivery
Images are delivered in a private, password-protected online gallery within 2 to 3 weeks (an estimate based on current workload; the client will be notified of any significant delay). The gallery stays online for at least 90 days, after which it may be archived or removed, so the client should download and back up her images.
11. Editing and style
Images are edited in the photographer's style with natural retouching: temporary blemishes are corrected, but the shape or size of the body is never altered. Substantial style changes are not made on individual request. Additional retouched images are $25 each and albums start at $350.
12. Unedited files (RAW)
Unedited files are not part of the delivery and remain the photographer's property. The photographer selects, with professional judgment, the images to edit and deliver.
13. Copyright and license
The photographer is the sole copyright owner of all images under United States copyright law. The client receives a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to print her images, share them on her personal social media and use them in products for herself. The license does not include commercial use, resale, licensing to third parties or substantial alteration (including filters that significantly change the edit) without the photographer's written permission.
14. Use of images by the photographer
The client irrevocably authorizes Felipe Restrepo Photography to use images from the session in its portfolio, website, social media, publications and its own advertising, without additional compensation. This authorization is an essential condition of this agreement and of its price; the photographer does not provide the service without it. The photographer never publishes the client's full name, contact details or location alongside the images, and never sells the images to third parties.
The only way to exclude images from the portfolio or social media is a separate privacy agreement, negotiated and signed in writing BEFORE booking and paying the deposit (not afterwards, not verbally, and not through a note in the booking). Such an agreement is at the photographer's sole discretion and may carry an additional fee. If this agreement is signed without that prior written agreement, this authorization is final.
15. Data privacy
The client's information (name, email, phone, session location) is used only to provide the service, communicate about the session and keep internal records. It is not sold or shared with third parties for marketing, unless required by law.
16. Assistants
Because this is an intimate session, the photographer brings an assistant only with the client's prior consent.
17. Force majeure and equipment failure
The photographer is not liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond reasonable control (severe weather, natural disasters, public health emergencies, closures or government restrictions); in that case the session is rescheduled at no cost. The photographer uses professional equipment with reasonable backups, but in the event of a technical failure or loss of files beyond reasonable control, liability is limited as stated in clause 18.
18. Limitation of liability
The photographer's total liability for any reason related to this agreement will not exceed the amount paid by the client for the session. The photographer is not liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages.
19. Indemnification
The client will hold the photographer harmless from claims, damages or reasonable expenses arising from (a) injuries or damage caused by the client or her companions during the session, (b) use of a location without the necessary permissions, or (c) false statements by the client, including about her age.
20. Notices
Communications about this agreement may be made by email, text message or WhatsApp to the contact details the client provided when booking, and are considered delivered when sent.
21. General provisions
The client may not assign this agreement without the photographer's written consent. Any change must be in writing (email or text included) and accepted by both parties. Not enforcing a clause at a given time does not waive it. This is the entire agreement regarding the session and replaces any prior agreements; if any clause is found invalid, the rest remains in effect. The clauses on copyright, use of images, limitation of liability, indemnification and privacy survive the session.
22. Language
This agreement exists in English and Spanish; in case of any difference between the two versions, the English version prevails.
23. Governing law
This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Florida. In case of a disagreement, the parties will first seek a direct, good-faith solution; failing that, the dispute will be resolved in the courts of Palm Beach County, Florida. The prevailing party in any legal proceeding arising from this agreement may recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
24. Electronic signature
By checking the acceptance box and typing her full name when signing this agreement, the client confirms that she has read, understood and accepts this entire agreement, and that this electronic signature has the same validity as a handwritten signature under the federal ESIGN Act and Florida law.
