Terms Of Service

1. Booking & Payment

  • A non-refundable retainer of the set price is required at the time of booking to secure your session date.

  • Remaining balances are due no later than 24 hours before the scheduled session.

  • Sessions are not confirmed until deposit is received.

2. Rescheduling & Cancellations

  • Deposits are non-refundable.

  • With at least 48 hours’ notice, deposits may be applied to a rescheduled date within 60 days.

  • Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice will result in forfeiture of the deposit.

  • No-shows automatically forfeit their deposit and session.

3. Session Details

  • Clients are expected to arrive on time. Sessions that begin late due to client delays may result in reduced shooting time.

  • If the Photographer is unable to attend due to illness or emergency, the session will be rescheduled or the deposit refunded.

4. Editing & Delivery

  • Each package includes a set number of edited images as outlined on the Pricing page.

  • Basic editing (color correction, lighting, minor skin retouching) is included.

  • Additional edits are available at $10 per image. Advanced retouching may incur additional fees.

  • Delivery time is typically 1–3 weeks, unless otherwise specified. Rush delivery may be available for an additional fee.

5. Image Rights & Usage

  • The Photographer retains copyright ownership of all images.

  • Clients receive a personal and/or commercial use license depending on the package purchased.

  • Images may not be sold, altered, or redistributed without written permission.

  • The Photographer reserves the right to use images for portfolio, website, and marketing purposes, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

6. Studio, Props & Additional Costs

  • Any additional expenses (studio rental, props, styling, travel outside NYC/NJ/LI/Upstate) must be agreed upon in advance and paid by the Client.

  • These costs are non-refundable once booked.

7. Liability

  • The Photographer is not liable for circumstances beyond their control (weather, location restrictions, lateness, technical issues, etc.).

  • In the unlikely event of total photographic failure, the Photographer’s liability is limited to a full refund of payments received.

8. Agreement

By booking a session with Framed By Francis, the Client acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service.