Ben Thompson Photography – Terms & Conditions
1. Definitions
Client: The person, company, or organisation commissioning photography services.
Photographer: Ben Thompson, trading as Ben Thompson Photography.
Images: Photographs, digital files, or prints produced by the Photographer.
2. Booking & Fees
A written agreement or signed quote is required to confirm a booking.
A 50% deposit may be requested for new clients or large-scale projects.
Final payment is due within 14 days of invoice unless otherwise agreed.
3. Scope of Work
The Photographer will capture the agreed number of images, locations, and angles as outlined in the brief.
Any additional shots or revisions requested outside the original scope may incur extra charges.
Site access, styling, and cleanliness are the responsibility of the Client unless otherwise arranged.
4. Image Delivery
Edited high-resolution images will be delivered within 1 business day via a secure online gallery or file transfer.
Images are colour-corrected and lightly retouched; extensive editing (e.g., object removal, sky replacement) is available at additional cost.
RAW files are not provided unless agreed in writing.
5. Copyright & Licensing
All images remain the copyright of Ben Thompson Photography.
The Client receives a non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the images for marketing, editorial, and portfolio purposes.
Usage beyond the agreed scope (e.g., resale, third-party use, national advertising) requires additional licensing.
Usage Type Included:
Website & Social Media✅Unlimited use for Client’s own platforms
Print Brochures✅Included for Client’s own marketing
Third-Party Use❌Requires written permission
Editorial Publication✅Credit must be given to Ben Thompson Photography
National Advertising❌Separate licensing required
6. Photographer’s Rights
The Photographer may use images for portfolio, website, social media, awards, and promotional purposes unless the Client requests otherwise in writing.
The Photographer reserves the right to decline projects that are unsafe, unethical, or misrepresentative.
7. Client Responsibilities
The Client must ensure the property is photo-ready at the scheduled time.
Delays due to site access, cleaning, or styling may incur waiting fees.
The Client is responsible for obtaining permissions from property owners or tenants.
8. Drone Photography
Drone services are available subject to location, weather, and legal restrictions.
The Photographer holds appropriate CAA permissions and insurance.
Clients must confirm airspace clearance and property permissions in advance.
9. Liability & Force Majeure
The Photographer will take all reasonable care but is not liable for delays or failure due to circumstances beyond control (e.g., illness, equipment failure, weather).
Liability is limited to the total value of the booking fee.
10. Data Protection
Client data is stored securely and used only for communication and service delivery.
Images may be stored online; clients are advised to download and back up their files.
11. Disputes & Jurisdiction
Any concerns must be raised within 7 days of image delivery.
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.