Terms & Conditions

  1. Copyright a) The Copyright Designs and Patents Acts assign the copyright of the images to the photographer (Mike Greenhill). The Photographer (Mike Greenhill) assigns full Usage Rights/print rights to The Client for personal use (subject to condition 2). The Client may reproduce, copy and distribute the photographs.

b) Suppliers from the day can use images for their portfolio. The image must be credited to Greenhill Photography, and they must email Mike Greenhill to arrange usage rights for the images they wish to use, to be able to comply with GDPR – hello@greenhill-photography.com

  1. Display The client(s) hereby allow(s) the photographer – Mike Greenhill to display any photograph covered by this contract and to generally promote the business in advertising, brochures, magazine articles, social media, websites, blogs, sample albums and prints, venue and other vendor samples, and other such material, providing that the images used are used lawfully and without damage to the client(s).

  2. Licenses, Coverage and Reproduction a) Photographs taken during the course of the event will be at the discretion of the photographer(s) although every effort will be made to comply with The Client(s) requirements.

b) The photographer shall endeavour to photograph all individuals as requested by the client(s) at some point, but no responsibility will be taken by the photographer on the occasion of leaving somebody out.

c) For a booking involving a church ceremony or at certain venues, the photographer(s) movements are sometimes restricted by the official in charge. The area from which the photographer(s) is able to cover the ceremony may not be the photographer(s) choice and the photographer(s) cannot accept responsibility for any obstructed view should this be the case. The use of artificial lighting may be restricted or prohibited. The photographing of parts or even all of the ceremony may be restricted or prohibited. Client(s) are strongly advised to check with the appropriate official before booking the date and submitting this contract.

d) For a wedding or other event booking the photographer(s) shall endeavour to capture all the moments throughout the day as they occur. However, because of the fluid nature of the event, some moments might not be recorded, or not recorded for logistical reasons.

e) Please note that any alterations made to the booking by the client(s) once details have been confirmed may only be made at the discretion of the photographer and in some circumstances (such as the change of ceremony date for a wedding) the photographer may be unable to accommodate these alterations due to a conflict of commitments. Under these circumstances the photographer are not liable to compensate the client(s) in any way whatsoever.

f) Due to a variety of lighting conditions and the limitations of digital sensors, some colours may alter throughout a set of photographs. Please note that certain colours do not reproduce exactly in print.

g) It is understood that all photographic printing is undertaken within the technical limitations of the process and that colour may not be identical over the whole range of colours within a subject. It is also understood that prints made at different times or in different sizes may be variable in colour balance.

h) Due to the limitations of computer monitors it is understood that: (1) images appear differently according to the specification of each monitor (2) prints will not match images rendered on any particular computer monitor.

i) All print and presentation sizes quoted are approximate and subject to the discretion of the photographer(s).

j) Although all equipment is checked regularly and reasonable steps are taken to ensure backup equipment is available, the photographer(s) will not be responsible for photographs that are not produced due to technical failure, either at the shooting or processing stage.

k) Exclusivity. It is agreed that the Photographer(s) shall be the sole professional stills Photographer on the wedding day. Although the Photographer will actively encourage the use of cameras throughout the wedding it is agreed that the Photographer shall reserve the right to ask guests to refrain from taking photographs in the event that their activities are corrupting the official photography in any way.

l) Images are not to be edited by anyone by Mike Greenhill, this includes Instagram filters or anything that might alter the look and style, or change integrity of the photography work, unless this has been otherwise organised with Mike Greenhill.

  1. Prices a) All standard photographic services and optional extras specified in this contract and paid for in full before the wedding unless other arrangements are made, and are supplied at the prices ruling on the date of signing of the contract. Optional extras not paid for in full before the wedding, are supplied at the prices ruling at the time of receipt of the order.

b) The client(s) will be liable to pay any additional expenses incurred by the photographer(s) not already included within the contract price. This includes for example access fees charged by some venues, and dispatch of prints, discs, albums, and other products to non-UK addresses. Travel expenses (other than specified in the contract summary) need to be covered at full cost before the journey takes place.

  1. Payments a) A non-refundable retainer for the amount specified in your contract summary (paid by cash, cheque, credit/debit card or online bank transfer) along with a completed contract will confirm your booking. The retainer forms part of the total cost of your Package (i.e. it is NOT in addition to the cost of the plan) and is deducted when calculating the final balance due. The retainer secures the photographers services for the day and is non-refundable in any event. The photographer will decline any other enquiries for the date upon receiving this fee. The booking fee is payable within 10 working days from the date of booking. After this time the reservation will be automatically removed and the date will become open for booking. Payment for any outstanding balance is due in full NO LATER THAN 14 DAYS prior to the contracted date and is specified in your contract summary.

  2. Complaints Any complaints must be received in writing within seven days of receipt of products purchased.

  3. Force Majeure The due performance of the contract is subject to alteration or cancellation by the photographer owing to any cause beyond their reasonable control.

  4. Online Photo Albums The full set of photographs will be available to view online no later than 40 days after the event.

  5. By Paying the deposit you are securing the date you have requested and agreeing to the terms and conditions.