Terms of Service / Public Offer
Effective Date: 09/01/2025
Photographer: Max Fomin, Vancouver, BC
By booking a photography session with Max Fomin (“Photographer”), you (“Client”) agree to the following Terms of Service.
1. Services Offered
Max Fomin Photography provides professional photography services, including Restaurants & Cafés (interiors, lifestyle, details, team, guest experience), Hotels & Hospitality (rooms, amenities, guest experience, details, atmosphere), Team & Brand Photography (team portraits, workspace lifestyle, tools/products, studio/shop atmosphere), and Individual / Personal branding sessions. Deliverables include high-quality edited images in digital format, delivered via download link.
2. Session Packages
Standard packages are as follows:
Restaurants & Cafés: Up to 60 edited images, up to 2 hours on location, starting at $499
Hotels & Hospitality: Up to 60 edited images, up to 2 hours on location, starting at $499
Team & Brand Photography: Up to 50 edited images, up to 90 minutes on location, starting at $399
Individuals / Personal Branding: Up to 25 edited images, up to 60 minutes on location, starting at $299
Prices are in CAD and exclude travel costs beyond Vancouver unless agreed. Additional images, hours, or usage may incur extra fees, quoted in advance.
3. Booking & Payment
A session is confirmed once a signed agreement and 50% deposit are received. Remaining balance is due before delivery of final images. Payments can be made via bank transfer, e-transfer, or other agreed method. Cancellation or rescheduling less than 72 hours before the session may result in forfeiture of the deposit.
4. Image Usage Rights
The Client receives a non-exclusive, perpetual license to use the delivered images for websites, social media, and marketing purposes. The Photographer retains copyright and may use images for portfolio, marketing, social media, and exhibitions. Images cannot be resold or sublicensed without written consent from the Photographer.
5. Delivery Timeline
Standard delivery is 3–5 business days after the session. Delivery includes high-resolution digital files, optimized for web. Additional edits, retouching, or special requests may extend delivery time, communicated in advance.
6. Client Responsibilities
Ensure the Photographer has access to all locations and subjects. Provide accurate information regarding session needs, schedule, and brand guidelines. Model / property releases must be obtained if required.
7. Cancellation & Rescheduling
Sessions can be rescheduled with at least 72 hours notice without penalty. Sessions canceled less than 72 hours prior may result in partial or full loss of deposit. Extreme circumstances (e.g., illness, force majeure) will be handled case-by-case.
8. Liability
The Photographer is not responsible for issues beyond their control (lighting, weather, third-party interruptions). The Photographer is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages from use of the images. Images are delivered as captured and edited; additional editing outside the package may incur fees.
9. Client Satisfaction
Max Fomin Photography strives for high-quality results and client satisfaction. Clients are encouraged to provide feedback within 7 days of receiving images for minor revisions included in the package.
10. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of British Columbia, Canada.
11. Photographer Style & Editing
The Photographer works exclusively in their personal editorial style. This includes minimal face/skin retouching, a defined color palette, and the overall aesthetic shown throughout the website and portfolio. The Photographer will not modify their style to meet specific client requests. By booking a session, the Client agrees to receive images in the Photographer’s style as displayed online and in the portfolio.
Acknowledgment
By booking a session with Max Fomin Photography, the Client acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to these terms.