Terms & Conditions

Last updated: July 2025

1. Legal Information

Business Name: Melissa Photography Paris
Status: Professional Photographer, Self-employed
Contact: via the contact form (bottom of page)
Hosting provider: OVH
SIRET: Available upon legitimate request

2. Services Offered

  • Portrait sessions
  • Wedding and proposal photography
  • Sports and association events
  • Corporate photography
  • Video editing

3. Booking & Contract

  • Every service includes a written contract
  • A deposit may be required to confirm your booking
  • Specific terms are detailed in each individual agreement

4. Pricing & Payment

  • Rates: from €200 depending on the service
  • Accepted payment methods:
    • PayPal
    • Cash (on the day of the shoot)
    • Bank transfer
  • Invoice: issued after each session

5. Image Rights & Usage

By default, photos may be used for promotional purposes (website, social media, portfolio).

You can:

  • Authorize promotional use
  • Request your images remain private

This choice must be stated when signing the contract.

6. Deliverables

  • Digital photo gallery (retouched high-resolution images)
  • Videos of key moments (if applicable)
  • Delivery time: usually 7–14 business days after the session

7. Liability

The photographer cannot be held liable for:

  • Delays caused by weather or unforeseen events
  • Equipment failures
  • Interruptions beyond her control

8. Cancellation

  • Client: cancellation is possible under contract terms
  • Photographer: in case of illness or force majeure

9. Intellectual Property

  • Photos remain the photographer's intellectual property
  • The client receives a personal usage license
  • Commercial use requires prior written consent

10. Disputes

In case of dispute, amicable resolution will be prioritized. Otherwise, the courts of Paris shall have jurisdiction.