Policies

PRICING:

  • A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking for your session. Each full-length session includes an initial planning consultation.

  • Package prices may change at any time but are locked into the current pricing once a date is on the calendar. If you decide to purchase photos after your gallery has expired the packages and a la carte images will be the current pricing.

  • I will travel up to 10 miles outside of Chicago, IL, and Naperville, IL for sessions. If you would like to hold your session at a location further than this, please contact me for a travel quote.

  • Please respect that package content and pricing is non-negotiable.

 

RESCHEDULING:

  • I am happy to work with any issues that crop up and I try to leave time in my schedule to accommodate these. If for any reason you need to reschedule your full-length session, please contact us as soon as possible.

  • The deposit is non-refundable but can be transferred to another same type of session date within 30 days of the canceled session.

  • If the full-length session cannot be rescheduled within 30 days due to the client’s schedule – the rescheduled session pricing is subject to the most current pricing.

  • If you are sick please call or email as soon as possible. When you are not feeling your best it comes through in the photographs.

  • Scrapes and bruises happen and can be seamlessly retouched. However, some places are easier to retouch than others (e.g. noses are very hard to realistically retouch due to their contoured nature). If a family emergency should come up in your family that makes your session difficult to attend, please make me aware as soon as possible. I will gladly reschedule your session in such cases.

  • I am happy to reschedule should an urgent situation arise. Please respect, however, the fact that I've prepared both time and equipment for your session; less urgent situations (e.g. an extra busy work week, etc...) are not valid reasons to reschedule. I appreciate your cooperation

  • If the forecast calls for more than a 50% chance of rain the day before your outdoor session, I will be in touch to discuss the possibility of rescheduling or holding your session in my Lincoln Park or Naperville studio.

  • If the forecast for wind is above 15 mph, I'll be in touch the day before your session to discuss your preferences about moving it indoors or rescheduling. Wind can create unflattering hair and outfit issues that are beyond retouching.

APPAREL:

  • I am happy to discuss clothing options with you before your full-length session.

PRINT POLICIES:

  • Please allow up to 3 weeks for delivery after your print orders have been placed.

  • Print orders will incur a shipping charge.

  • We can only guarantee the quality of prints processed through our own professional labs.

  • All sales of jpegs, prints and products are final.

  • Please note that colors may vary slightly from your computer screen to the actual print product.

COPYRIGHT INFO:

  • All images are copyrighted by Emily Cummings.

  • You may post your photo(s) on social networking sites such as Facebook.


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