Terms & Conditions

Agreement

Rachel Quagliani - Photography & Design and the Client hereby acknowledge that the following Standard Terms & Conditions are incorporated in & make a part of the Agreement between the parties hereto. These Terms & Conditions may be varied at any time, with or without notice. You accept that these Terms & Conditions must be read & agreed to. Our Terms & Conditions apply to all previous, current & future clients.

Engagement & Services

The Agreement is between Rachel Quagliani - Photography & Design and the Client named in the appropriate Photoshoot Booking Form. The Client wishes to engage Rachel Quagliani - Photography & Design and Rachel Quagliani - Photography & Design accepts the engagement to hereby: (a) provide the Services to the Client and (b) provide all Printed Products purchased via post; and/or all Digital Images purchased via Online Downloadable Gallery.

Contract and Payment Arrangements

An electronically signed Booking Form and 50% deposit is required to secure your booking. Final payment is required within seven (7) days of your Photoshoot date. The Client agrees to pay the Fee to Rachel Quagliani - Photography & Design. All amounts payable under any Agreement are inclusive of GST. All additional costs such as permits to photograph in national parks or on beaches that require permits, if any, are the responsibility of & must be paid for by the Client.

Cancellations

Should a cancellation be made within 30 days of the Photoshoot Date, Rachel Quagliani - Photography & Design will refund any Deposit received in full. Should a cancellation be made within 7 days of the Photoshoot Date, Rachel Quagliani - Photography & Design Schedules reserves the right retain any Deposit received.

Schedule (if applicable)

It is the responsibility of the client to inform Rachel Quagliani - Photography & Design of any scheduling requirements, changes or additions by no later than seven (7) days prior to the Photoshoot Date or Event. Rachel Quagliani - Photography & Design is not responsible for any scheduling omissions or mistakes that may result in services & duties being restricted, impaired or prevented from being carried out.

Venue Limitations

Rachel Quagliani - Photography & Design is governed by any Limitations imposed by venues & churches. Such Limitations may include: restricting the movement of photographers; the use of flash; or in extreme cases prevent the taking of photographs at all. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform themselves of these restrictions & inform Rachel Quagliani - Photography & Design prior to the Photoshoot Date. Rachel Quagliani - Photography & Design will not be held responsible for any lack of photographs delivered due to these restrictions.

Copyright

Rachel Quagliani – Photography & Design retains full Copyright to all Images and may use the Images for advertising &/or promotional materials, across all forms of media – inclusive of but not limited to Print & Online (Website/Social Media Platforms/Blogs). Please inform Rachel Quagliani – Photography & Design in writing (rachelquagliani@outlook.com) if you do not wish to have your images used in any advertising &/or promotional materials.

Usage Rights

Purchasing of Print Products & Digital Images includes lifetime Personal, Private & Domestic Usage Rights limited to the Client only. This permits the Client to reproduce Prints for Personal, Private & Domestic Use only & share Digital Images on Social Media Platforms. Rachel Quagliani – Photography & Design asserts all moral rights attached to the Photographs & the Client does not have the right to edit, change, add to, take from, alter or otherwise amend the Photographs without the prior written consent of Rachel Quagliani – Photography & Design, except in the case of cropping an image. Any sale or commercial use must have written approval by Rachel Quagliani – Photography & Design.

Image Style & Editing Process

The Client acknowledges that they are familiar with the style of Rachel Quagliani – Photography & Design, and that their work is of a unique, artistic & continually-evolving nature. Photos taken may be different from those taken previously, & Rachel Quagliani – Photography & Design uses their expertise & artistic judgement to produce images consistent with their vision of the Photoshoot, which may differ for each Client. All Images are Fully Retouched & cropped as per your Print Purchase(s). Full Retouching includes colour & light correction, removal of major blemishes, and removal of major distracting elements. Advanced Retouching may be requested - a fee per image will be quoted upon request, which must be accepted prior to commencement of any work.

Image Storage

Rachel Quagliani – Photography & Design will keep copies of both your Fully Retouched JPEG Images for 5 years; & your RAW files for two years (from the Photoshoot Date).

Delivery

All Digital Images purchased are delivered via an Online Downloadable Gallery. Images are High Resolution at 300dpi. RAW files are not delivered. All Print Products purchased are delivered via Post or Courier (depending on the Client’s supplied Shipping Address)

Attendance

In the unlikely event Rachel Quagliani – Photography & Design is unable to complete the Photoshoot due to unforeseen circumstances such as serious injury or death; best efforts will be made to find a professional photographer to cover your day.

Loss or Damage

Rachel Quagliani – Photography & Design shall carry out your Photoshoot & all services involved with due & professional diligence. Elements that are beyond control include interruption of photography service due to guest photographers, faulty material, equipment failure or damage/loss of digital files. In the case of digital file loss, Rachel Quagliani – Photography & Design & the Client agree that the liability of Rachel Quagliani – Photography & Design shall be limited to a full or partial refund of any money paid under this agreement, which shall be in full & final satisfaction of any damage or loss suffered.

Coverage

Every effort will be made to capture as many moments during the Photoshoot as humanly possible. However, it is impossible to capture absolutely everything, particularly during Event Photography. If you have suggestions or requests of moments to be captured (such as set photos of attendees) please notify Rachel Quagliani – Photography & Design & every effort will be made to capture those moments. Rachel Quagliani – Photography & Design is not responsible for any missing attendee(s) during Family Photoshoots or Event Photography.

Guest Conduct (if applicable)

The Client is responsible for the conduct of any guests attending a Family Photoshoot or Event. Rachel Quagliani – Photography & Design has a Zero Tolerance Policy on verbally or physically abusive behavior. If an attending guest shows an unacceptable degree of misconduct, or if the conduct of any of guest damages the equipment of the Rachel Quagliani – Photography & Design, it will result in the early or immediate departure from the Venue. The Client understands that in such an event, no refund will be granted.

Contact Us

Rachel Quagliani - Photography & Design welcomes your queries & feedback regarding this information. Should you have any queries about the Terms & Conditions or would like further information, please contact us using the details below.

E-mail: hello@rachelquagliani.com | Phone: 0431 217 520