Last Updates: March 2025
Contact: info@markhurstphoto.com
TERMS & CONDITIONS
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) apply to all bookings made with Mark Hurst Photo. By confirming a booking, the client agrees to the following:
1. Booking, Deposit & Payment
A non-refundable deposit of 25% is required to secure your booking. No booking is confirmed until the deposit is received and acknowledged.
• For commercial photoshoots, Mark Hurst Photo operates a NET30 policy.  
• For weddings, the full balance is payable 28 days before the wedding date.
• For family shoots, the full balance is payable before the shoot date.
• Special events may have other timeframes, which will be communicated before the event.
2. Cancellations & Rescheduling
Cancellations made by the client more than 14 days prior to the agreed date will not incur further charges beyond the deposit.
Cancellations made within 48 hours of the agreed date will be charged in full.
Mark Hurst Photo will make every reasonable effort to accommodate reschedule requests, however new dates are subject to availability.
If your reschedule request is successful and agreed, your deposit will carry over. Should Mark Hurst Photo not be able to attend your new date, the deposit will not be returned.
3. Client Responsibilities
It is the clients responsibility to:
• Ensure all relevant permissions and access are arranged.
• Communicate any key people, moments, or expectations in advance.
• Provide accurate event information and timings.
• Obtain releases and permissions.
4. Image Delivery
Images will be provided via an online gallery. Every effort will be made to ensure your photos are available in a suitable timeframe.
Standard delivery is 2-4 weeks unless otherwise stated.
Editing (minor touching up and colour correction) are included as standard. Additional or heavy editing may incur an additional charge.
5. Usage & Copyright
All images remain the copyright of Mark Hurst Photo.
Clients are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license for personal and/or business use as agreed in writing.
Images may not be altered (including ‘filters’), sold, licensed, or distributed to third parties without written consent from Mark Hurst Photo.
Commercial or promotional use (e.g. advertising, print, social) must be discussed and agreed upon in advance. Additional licensing may incur additional charge.
6. Watermarking
Images provided to individuals, artists or attendees of an event may be watermarked unless otherwise agreed.
Clients who have booked the session (e.g. event organisers) will receive unwatermarked images.
7. Data Protection
Personal data is collected for communication, invoicing, and delivery purposes only.Full details of how your data is processed and stored can be found in our Privacy Policy, Data Retention, and Data Processing Policies on this page.
8. Image Storage
Images are stored securely, encrypted and backed up for future access.
While all care is taken to preserve and store images, Mark Hurst Photo does not guarantee indefinite storage unless a specific archive agreement is in place.
9. Safeguarding
When working with children or vulnerable individuals, Mark Hurst Photo will:
• Provide a valid DBS certificate/number.
• Provide proof of liability insurance.
• Never work one-on-one in unsupervised environments.
• Follow all school or organisation safeguarding policies.
• Ensure written consent is obtained for any promotional image use.
10. Limitation of Liability
In the unlikely event of equipment failure, illness, or unforeseen circumstances beyond control, liability is limited to a full refund or a rescheduled shoot.
Mark Hurst Photo will not be held liable for missed images due to lack of information, restricted access, or event conditions beyond reasonable control.
11. Social Media & Promotion
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Mark Hurst Photo may use selected images for promotional purposes, including on social media, website, and print materials.
Clients may opt out of this at the time of booking.
12. Acceptance of Terms
By paying a deposit and securing a booking, the client agrees to these terms in full.
PRIVACY POLICY
Mark Hurst Photo is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, how we store it, and your rights.
By using our services or visiting our website, you agree to the terms below.
1. Who We Are
We are Mark Hurst Photo, providing photography and related services including events, weddings, corporate, portraits, schools, and stage shows.
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact:
Email: mark@markhurstphoto.com
Website: markhurstphoto.com
2. What Data We Collect
Depending on the service, we may collect:
• Your name and contact details (email, phone, address)
• Event or session details (location, time, participants)
• Images and video from your session
• Consent forms (especially for children or school settings)
• Payment details (handled securely by third-party providers)
• We do not store any payment card details ourselves.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
• Manage bookings and communication
• Deliver your photography or design service
• Send images and products
• Promote our work (only with permission or consent)
• Meet legal or regulatory requirements
4. How Your Data Is Stored
Client information is stored securely using encrypted systems and password-protected devices.
Image files are stored on secure hard drives and cloud systems for at least 6 months, unless agreed otherwise.
Emails and messages are archived in line with professional practice.
We do not sell or share your data for marketing purposes.
5. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with trusted third parties as needed:
• Delivery services (e.g., sending you prints or products)
• Image hosting platforms (for galleries or proofing)
• Print labs or design partners
• Event organisers (if working within a larger team)
• All third parties are GDPR-compliant and only use your data for the agreed purpose.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
• Request a copy of your personal data
• Ask for incorrect data to be corrected
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request your data be deleted (unless we’re required to keep it)
• Object to how your data is used
To exercise any of these rights, email: info@markhurstphoto.com
7. Consent and Images
By agreeing to a shoot, you consent to us capturing and storing your images.
We will always ask for written consent before using images of children or vulnerable individuals publicly (e.g. social media, website, or print marketing).
You can withdraw image use consent at any time by contacting us.
8. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies to:
• Improve browsing experience
• Measure site visits and performance via analytics tools
• You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.


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