Local Bahamas Photographer

Please read these Terms and Policies (“Agreement”) carefully before using www.bahamasvacationphotography.com (“the Site”) operated by Digital Kafe Photography (“us”, “we”, or “our”). This Agreement sets forth the legally binding terms and conditions for your use of the Site at www.bahamasvacationphotography.com. By accessing or using the Site in any manner, including, but not limited to, visiting or browsing the Site or contributing content to the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Intellectual Property The Site and its original content, features and functionality are owned by Digital Kafe Photography and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

All photography services are provided by Digital Kafe Photography, a fully licensed photography company based in Nassau, Bahamas. Booking and payment invoice and receipt will reflect this. www.digital-kafe.com

All prices indicated on this and all Digital Kafe Photography websites are expressed in US dollars (USD$). The prices charged on Credit/Debit cards may vary according to changes in the foreign exchange rates. We have no control over the foreign exchange rates set by financial institutions and bear no responsibility for the foreign exchange conversion used. Services to customers include foreign exchange plus applicable tax up to 6.7%. As of Summer 2023 card payment for 30mins session is $221.50 | 60mins session is $345.00 All prices are correct at time of publication. However we reserve the right to alter prices for any reason without notice. Note: Exchange rate does not apply to U.S digital payment apps - VENMO, Zelle U.S bank transfers, ApplePay. Please consider using one of these payments to save on fees. VENMO payments are personal payments only. If you wish to "PAY FOR SERVICE" you will pay $217.50 & $345.00 for the 30 min. & 60 min. session which covers service fees!

All images are delivered via an online cloud based link. Images are delivered in high resolution 300dpi JPEG format, average 5MB in size per image. You can use any photo checker tool on google to check resolution. Photographers do not send RAW or unedited images. Depending on the session and amount of photos taken, the photographer may offer this service for a fee, this is the sole discretion of the photographer. Photographer select all viable images from the session and sends in a cloud based link. Note if there is an image you took and don't see it may be that image may have had an issue and photographer discarded. (viable images - photo that has been properly shot, with good quality lighting, none busy background and require very little to no photo manipulation.)

Your photos from your Vacation Photo Session will be posted to our online gallery and digital product store. Your gallery includes ALL possible images from your session all photos include editing. There are NO other photos. Where your session includes 30 or 40 High-Resolution images, your photographer regularly completes and uploads double that amount or more. You can select only the amount images that are included for download immediately and the additional images can be purchased for just $1.50 each or the entire gallery at a discount using VENMO. Multiple persons can log in and view images, but your gallery will be set to a download limit. This means if your session included 30 images, then you gallery is set to 30 images download person 1 download 10 and person 2 downloads 10, there will only be 10 left for download for a total of 30 images. Additional images will have to be purchased. On our new gallery and store you can purchase photo products Prints, Canvas, Albums, Cards etc. The gallery is valid for 14 days ONLY for you to make your selection. Once you download your included 30 or 40 images, the link will only be available for an additional 5 days. If you fail to download your photos before the gallery expires there will be a $50.00 fee to repost your gallery for 7 days.

Each session varies by time, location and season in which session is booked. We service up to 70+ bookings per week at different locations, resorts, beaches, boats, out islands etc. WHY 5 - 10 BUSINESS DAYS or longer? This is our best estimate only. Photographers do their best to stick to this time frame, however, during extremely busy periods photographers shoot 30 - 60 sessions per week, 100 - 500 images per session. It takes time to sort, edit and upload and is done on a shoot date basis. Therefore, if your session is today, bear in mind the photographer may have other sessions same day, as well as days or a week prior to complete before he gets to your photos. Additionally 'life happens' things that are outside of regular control (car accidents, health conditions, under the weather days, exhaustion & other unforeseen emergencies etc.). Due to the aforementioned processing time frame may be extended, but you WILL get your photos. We ask for patience over frustration, while we appreciate your business, you are not our only client but as a small family business we do our best to keep up with services. During busy season turnaround time can be up to 25 business days. ​TIPS: As a culture “Tips” for “Good Service” are always welcomed. However tips to your photographer does NOT jump ahead of the process or guarantees you any preferred treatment. Tips are a sign of your appreciation for the photographers service to you you session. Note: Processing of images does not begin until AFTER payment is received. Photos are deleted 3 weeks after session if not paid for.

As our session time states the amount of photos is only an average example 30mins yields and average of 30 photos. Due to the unpredictable and uncontrollable nature of weather, kids & family, light flares, bugs, debris and unforeseen circumstances of life happening, the photographer can make NO guarantees regarding the delivery of any specific photograph; although the photographer will make every reasonable effort to meet the desires of the client. The photographer shall not be held liable or responsible for any persons present at session who are not co-operative resulting in a failed image or unsatisfactory image to the client. Additionally random uncontrollable effects like photo flares, and small insects, material in the air that can contaminate a photo capture are out of the photographers control. Despite having conversations with the photographer about getting ALL photos from your session, this is just not practical and most times doesn't happen. .

As we are NOT a 24hr, 7 days per week office business, contact through phone and email will be delayed after posted office hours. Additionally, as a small business we are often overwhelmed with high volumes of emails and calls that may go unanswered. However, email or phone calls not answered during this time, does not reflect or affect any bookings, and will be replied to next business day. Office Hours: Monday | 9:00am - 1:00pm Tuesday - Friday | 9:00am - 5:30pm Saturday | 9:30am - 12:00pm Sunday | Closed Local Holidays | Closed If you have a booking the photographer will make an effort to reach you direct through the mobile number you have booked with. All email responses and voicemails to the office will be replied to by next business day. If you have a booking that falls morning of next business day, but outside of business hours, be patient the photographer will reach out directly morning of session.

All communications are through email. Pre-booking communication is done by email . We do not respond to request to call clients "discuss bookings". All pre-booking questions and answers can be found on the website, any additional information please email info@digital-kafe.com. After you book photographer will contact direct via phone call or text. Be sure the the contact number in your booking confirmation is correct. Photographer will contact you via Text, iMessage, Whatapps or Direct Phone call. We communicate directly to clients to save time, the photographer will tell you where to meet location and time. We do not speak to concierge or front desk unless the hotel books us directly for a client. (Also most properties don't allow ANY questions about guest from freelance photographers.) This also saves time as the front desk and concierge locations are normal 10 - 20mins walk from shoot locations. And the photographers normally have back to back sessions. This is why the photographer will let you know when and where to meet so you get more time from your session.

As with our office hours, photographers do NOT shoot sessions 24hrs, 7 days per week. Shooting hours are based on lighting and in some instances property access at resort locations. Shooting hours for beach/outdoor on location sessions are: Monday - Saturday | 9:30am - 6:30pm (season dependent) Sunday | 9:30am - 12:00pm (may vary based on photographers availability)

You are only booked when you received a confirmation email. A date or time being available during your inquiry does not guarantee you are booked for the slot. Once all information is received, accepted and confirmed, you will received a booking confirmation email, with all booking details. As we do not own any resort, hotel, Airbnb you may be staying at, we always have to consult any latest property access changes, requirement or restrictions before we can confirm a booking. This may take up to 2 days to confirm or reply to your request so please be patient. All bookings and communications are done through email, we don't call clients to discuss sessions, all communication is preferred in writing as a policy. Only if you have a booking the photographer will contact on location to meet. Please note office hours, we are NOT a 24hr business. Any communication outside of office and holidays will be replied to next business day. This includes website, email and social media communications. If you have a booking that falls morning of next business day, photographer will reach out directly morning of session. For any changes or adjustments to your booking (location, time, contact numbers etc.) please contact by email, once booked photographer works of information on the booking confirmation you provided. ​ Once you are confirmed your booking DOES NOT change unless you send or receive an email stating a change. No need for emails to “Confirm Today, Tomorrow morning, this Evenings booking etc” with the vast amount of daily emails these messages are often ignored. Same day bookings cannot be changed or rescheduled unless you spoke to the photographer, this includes weather related rescheduling.

All payments for services are provided either before the date of service, or on date of service up to 8hrs before session booking time. If there is a payment issue contact ASAP to resolve it. We don't accept deposits, payment is in full only. Images will not be processed or edited until full payment has been made. Digital Kafe Photography allows for a maximum of 5 days for storing images before they are deleted due to lack of payment. No exceptions. If photos are deleted and need to be restored from archived backup this will be an adiditonal fee of $125.00

After your session, any updates on your photos should be done through the email you received your booking confirmation. Photographers will not respond to messages/calls as per policy, as they may have multiple bookings and the only focus are the photo sessions for that day, like it was for your sessions. So please do not take it personal if you do not receive a reply from the photographer. All communications are done through email in writing as a policy. Only if you have a booking the photographer will contact on location to meet.

All photography services are provided "On Location" where the client is staying. For clients staying at an AirBNB or cruise ship, the photographer suggests and selects the nearest, scenic and best shoot location. Our policy is not to have clients travel further than they have to, or leave their hotels property which usually provides best shooting opportunities. We communicate directly to clients to save time, the photographer will tell you where to meet location and time. We do not speak to concierge or front desk on your behalf as most properties don't allow ANY questions about guest form freelance photographers.

Once a client has booked a date and time, it is blocked on our calendar and unable to be changed. The photographer schedules around that booking, so cancellations become an inconvenience and loss. The client may cancel a booking at any time before booking date/time by giving written notice by email but in doing so shall pay a refund fee of $25. (eg. paid $100 refund will be $75). If the client chooses to cancel their session based on weather forecast, against the advice of Digital Kafe Photography, we cannot guarantee a rescheduled booking. Any booking cancelled will result in $25.00 rescheduling fee. For wedding deposits however, the photographer will allot up to 50% of deposit toward shoot credit for Digital Photography service (portrait or lifestyle session images only). Note: All cancellations MUST be in writing via email.

All sessions are paid for before of at the begining of session. Due to the nature of digital photography, once digital images are sent they cannot be returned and the fact that photographers, once booked cannot use date/time chosen by clients for any other purpose. As such, Digital Kafe Photography has a strict NO REFUND POLICY. Once a transaction has been completed (i.e., the client selected, and paid for booking/reserving a specific date/time or paid for services rendered) it is then considered non-refundable. Refunds will NOT be given due to “not liking a photo” etc., after the client has already received services and the images. This includes a delay in clients getting their photos. Payment covers time on locations, skill in service, hours of selection & editing, all of which cannot be returned to the photographer. We know regardless of listed policies we will not please everyone. However, if you wish to request a refund before you have received your photos, this may be provided -$25.00. In the event that you did not have your session for any reason and you paid in advance a refund will be issued by request. We book and provide services to many clients daily so we wont know immediately who qualifies for a refund. At session refunds - these are refunds requested based on misinformation, client not following photographers instructions or policy and information giving will be issued -$30.00, this includes the photographer running late due to unforeseen circumstances. (see more on main terms page) Automatic Refunds - (Refunds based on cancellation before session due to emergency, weather, unforeseen circumstances.) Payments made on this website are processed by Wix Payments. Refunds can take up to 3 - 7 business days to reach your credit card/bank account, depending on the financial institution. Refunds to Credit/Debit Card & Paypal Business carry a $25.00 processing fee this is beyond our control. Refunds are sent to the original payment method. Once we have requested the refund to your payment method we do not control any other part of this process. Refund request are processed by us within 48hrs of cancellation (business days), this does NOT include weekends and holidays. You can read more on Wix Payments HERE.

The client(s) hereby allow(s) the photographer to display any photograph captured to generally promote the business in advertising, brochures, magazine articles, websites, social media, sample albums etc.

Editing - All images receive a basic D.K. style editing adjusted for exposure, brightness, contrast, sharpness, lighting, color. The photographer's judgment regarding these corrections and the number of images put forward to the client shall be deemed correct. Retouching is very different this includes digital manipulation - removing blemishes, removing sweat, stains, marks, whitening teeth, smoothing skin, body slimming, removing distractions in the background, adding “simple” effects etc., this is NOT included in images you receive but photographers try to provide best-edited images possible. Retouching is offered as a separate paid service. Starting at $9 per photo.

In the unlikely event of the assigned photographer being unable to attend your session due to unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to appoint another photographer to attend your session on our behalf to undertake the photography service to his/her best ability.

In the unlikely event of a total photographic failure or cancellation by either party or in any other circumstance the liability of one party to the other shall be limited to the total value of the services. Neither party shall be liable for indirect or consequential loss. In​ addition while we invest in professional equipment, we do not and cannot predict when there will or may be malfunctions or equipment failure. We cannot be held liable if our equipment malfunctions. We will try to reschedule your session accordingly in situations like this. We WILL NOT be held liable if the client decides, chooses or act against the photographers recommendations and or advice.

Any directions issued to clients, their guests or employees during a photographic shoot are deemed to be at said person's own risk. The photographer cannot be held responsible for any personal accidents during a photographic shoot.

The photography schedule shooting time are designed to accomplish the goals and wishes of the client. Client and the photographer agree that cooperation, communication and punctuality are therefore essential to that purpose. If client or any member of their party of the planned portrait session is late or absent, the photographer shall not be held liable for not photographing said individual(s), or for time loss as a result. In the case of the photographer being late, the time will be added to satisfy scheduled booking. All sessions are stated at "Up to" meaning that session may last up to agreed time (30min/60mins, not always exact. As Digital Kafe Photography does not limit the amount of images for clients, we try to shoot as many images within the allotted time without being repetitious. This may result in time being longer or shorter, but does not affect the amount of images. Photographer shoots vary efficiently and does not do 'idle time' so once he has completed the maximum amount photo combination, he has complete the session and is in no way obligated to stay if completed early than booking time. (For example a 30min session might end in 25mins or a 60mins session might end in 45mins. ) If this is a problem for you DO NOT BOOK. Any additional time added on day of session will incur a cost that must be paid before photos are sent. 30mins additions $100 Shooting the same photos over and over wont get you more images but rather only delay the time it takes to get your images back to you.

The photographer reserves the right to charge the client travel fees estimated by representatives of the photographer. Travel fees will be applied when deemed applicable, based on, but not limited to charges incurred while traveling to the client's location (such as hotel, boat transfer, airfare, rental car). Travel fees do not apply to Nassau & Paradise Island locations.

The photographer reserves the right to terminate coverage and leave the location of the EVENT(S) if the photographer experiences inappropriate, threatening, hostile or offensive behavior from person(s) at the EVENT(S); if the safety of the photographer is in question. Any fee previously paid will NOT be refunded.

In the event naturally or unnaturally occurring “Acts of God” conditions, due to the same, the photographer can in no way be held responsible for services that cannot be carried out as a result. This includes rain, storms, hails, snow, earthquakes, floods, mudslide and other such acts. We will do our best to accommodate sessions to the next available booking due to weather cancellations/postponements.

This Policy simply explains that although we are a small business providing a professional service, we are people too, with families, children, and lives just like you. No amount of planning, contingencies/backup plan can be 100%. There can be unforeseen events beyond our control after booking, or same day as your booking. Unfortunately, the circumstance at hand may make it difficult or impossible to complete your booking service. This includes accidents (car, work related, etc.), weather, theft, law enforcement roadblocks, other medical emergencies, or death (personal, family related etc.). Changes to property access or requirements. Unexpected changes resort/hotel access property can change at any time without our knowledge and may restrict the photographer from being able to complete your booking. Declared emergencies and epidemics. Government declared local or national emergencies, epidemics, pandemics, and public health emergencies. Government in country travel restrictions. Restrictions imposed by a governmental agency that prevent or prohibit movement on the streets during a particular time/date. We will refund or reschedule you session which ever is applicable.

We are NOT to blame if you decided not to read our policies and understand our procedures prior to booking. Our policy is to strive to maintain good communication and customer service, and a work environment free from intimidation, threats, or violent acts. Any email or phone call in which a client mentions any words or statement of accusations of fraud, theft , reporting to the police, local authorities etc. especially if our information and records can clearly refute claims will be perceived as threats. This includes, but is not limited to, intimidating, threatening or hostile behaviors, cyber bullying, false/bad reviews on our social media channels, website and google or any other act, in addition to bizarre or offensive comments which, in management’s opinion, is inappropriate or unnecessary. With over 20 years in business, more that 1 million photos taken, and completion rate of 98.7% we've seen and heard it all, and this attitude and behaviour will not get you the desired results you seek. We are a small family business and realize we will not and can not please everyone, but we also stand by our policies and services and will not tolerate or fold to this type of behaviour. While you a free to say what you want including using social media and the internet for your bad reviews, any emails or other communications that threatens bad reviews etc., will be ignored and automatically terminate any further services or resolution with us.

The photographer is limited by the guidelines of the venue and event officials and/or management. Client agrees to accept the technical results of their imposition on the photographer. Negotiation with the officials for moderation of guidelines is the client's responsibility; the photographer will offer technical recommendations only.

Under the Terms Copyright Act, in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas copyright, and international intellectual property copyright laws, all photographs taken by Digital Kafe Photography remains the sole property of Digital Kafe Photography. By accepting these Terms and Conditions the client hereby gives permission to Digital Kafe Photography to use all images and reproductions on the Business websites and for displays, samples, self-promotional advertising and photographic competitions. The client may print photographs taken under this contract. Client is not allowed to alter, change, disfigure crop, or ruin in any way photographs taken by this contract. Any of such is to be requested by client to Digital Kafe Photography. All rights including copyright and reproduction rights relating to work, images (whether electronic or otherwise), ownership of goods and services which are photographed, taken, produced or supplied by Digital Kafe Photography.

The client must obtain written permission from the photographer prior to the client or their friends and relatives publishing the photographs. Digital files may be used by the client for personal, non-commercial use and for the purposes of the reproduction and giving of photographs to friends or relatives. ​ The client may NOT edit photographs in any way, including by not limited to changes in color, contrast or cropping. If further editing of the images beyond what the photographer has delivered is desired by the client, it is the client’s responsibility to contact the photographer and request any re-edits. Charges for re-edits may be applied at the photographer's discretion. ​Photographs taken by the photographer may not be sold or reproduced with the intention of profit by the client.