• A 50% NON-REFUNDABLE Deposit and signed Contract is required to confirm the dates and times of the EVENT(S) booking of MGP Photography. The Booking Fee is being paid to secure ‘MGP Photography’ (the photographer's) services for a particular date, that securing such services prevents ‘MGP Photography’ from booking other clients, and that economic loss will result if the photographers do not collect the fee. Bookings are made on a strictly first-come first-serve basis. EVENT(S) dates will ONLY be secured upon receipt of both the non-refundable Booking Fee and completed Contract

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• The aforementioned Non-Refundable Deposit is due at the time of signing of Contract which result in booking ‘MGP Photography’. The remaining balance is payable in full, a minimum of TWO weeks prior to the EVENT(S)

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• When applicable, the CLIENT is responsible for all travel, accommodation, meal and transport costs unless provided by the CLIENT. During wedding shoots where attendance is greater than 4hrs food and beverages must be provided to MGP Photography staff (with suitable seating at the venue). Any additional charges incurred, will be recovered from the CLIENT and agreed in advance where possible.

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• ‘MGP Photography’ is not responsible for compromised coverage due to causes beyond the control of the ‘MGP Photography’ including but not limited to obtrusive CLIENT or guests, lateness of the CLIENT or guests, weather conditions, schedule complications, incorrect addresses provided to the ‘MGP Photography’, rendering of decorations, or restrictions of the locations. ‘MGP Photography’ is not responsible for backgrounds or lighting conditions which may negatively impact or restrict the photo coverage. ‘MGP Photography’ is not held liable for missed coverage of any part of the EVENT(S). ‘MGP Photography’ will not be held accountable for failure to deliver images of any individuals /any objects at the EVENT(S).

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• ‘MGP Photography’ is limited by the rules and guidelines of the location(s) and site management. The CLIENT agrees to accept the technical results of their imposition on ‘MGP Photography’. Negotiation with the officials for moderation of guidelines is the CLIENT’s responsibility; ‘MGP Photography’ will offer technical recommendations only.

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• The CLIENT is responsible for acquiring all permits and necessary permission for all locations on which ‘MGP Photography’ will be performing services.

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• ‘MGP Photography’ cannot be held responsible for the lack of coverage caused by the CLIENT / bride, groom or other members of the wedding party not being ready on time, nor by restrictions placed on the photographer by locations, officials of the church, register office, or other licensed marriage venues. ‘MGP Photography’ will honour requests for specific photographs subject to the following: weather and time permitting, availability and the cooperation of the persons involved. All such requested photographs must form part of the CLIENTS’ final “group shots” agreed in the Timeline or specified in the brief. The photographer does not guarantee any specific picture nor to include any specific background, location, prop or arrangement, although every effort will be made to interpret the client’s wishes.

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• ‘MGP Photography’ is not liable to deliver every image taken at the EVENT(S). The determination of images delivered to the CLIENT is left to the discretion of ‘MGP Photography’.

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• Postproduction and editing will only commence once full payment has been received. The final postproduction and editing styles, effects, and overall look of the images are left to the discretion of ‘MGP Photography’. All edits are final, and images shall not be re-edited once postproduction has been completed.

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• The dyes used for clothing; particularly man-made fibres do not always photograph in the manner in which they appear to the eye. When the photographs are printed to produce a pleasing flesh colour such materials may appear incorrect. ‘MGP Photography’ will endeavour to achieve to closest possible colour match within the limitations of the materials and processes used. All quoted sizes are nominal and may be subject to a slight margin of error. ‘MGP Photography’ accepts no liability for such minor variations in size or colour.

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• ‘MGP Photography’ reserves the right to terminate coverage and leave the location of the EVENT(S) if the photographer or any staff from ‘MGP Photography’ experiences inappropriate, threatening, hostile or offensive behaviour from person(s) at the EVENT(S); or in the event that the safety of the photographer or any staff from ‘MGP Photography’ is in question. In event of the above, no refund will be issued for any payments received for the EVENT(S).

 

• In the event of cancellation or a change of dates and/or times, ‘MGP Photography’ is not liable to determine availability for a different date and/or time. In such circumstances, no refund will be given to the CLIENT.

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• ​In the event of unexpected occurrences such as natural disasters, pandemics/epidemics or personal illness of ‘MGP Photography’, a refund will be given to the CLIENT of the amount of the service not including the 50% Non-Refundable Deposit. In the event of such occurrences, ‘MGP Photography’ is not liable to provide a replacement photographer.