TERMS OF SERVICE Last Updated: February 5, 2026

1. THE MISSION (AGREEMENT) By booking a session or purchasing a package from Russell Moore Photography ("RMP"), you enter into a binding service agreement and agree to the terms below.

2. FINANCIAL PROTOCOLS

  • Retainer: A non-refundable retainer (typically 50%) is required to secure your calendar date.

  • Final Balance: The remaining balance is due 24 hours prior to the scheduled deployment/session.

  • Payment Methods: We accept secure payments via Stripe, Afterpay, and Klarna.

3. CANCELLATION & RESCHEDULING

  • Client Cancellation: If you cancel less than 72 hours before the shoot, the retainer is forfeited. If you reschedule with more than 72 hours' notice, the retainer transfers to the new date.

  • Weather Protocol: We operate in the Pacific Northwest. Rain is a factor. Weather calls are made at the sole discretion of RMP. If we scrub the launch due to weather, we reschedule at no extra cost.

  • Force Majeure: If RMP cannot perform due to emergency, injury, or "Acts of God," a full refund including the retainer will be issued.

4. CREATIVE LICENSE & COPYRIGHT

  • Ownership: RMP retains the legal copyright to all images created.

  • Your Rights: You receive a Personal Usage License. You may print, share, and post your photos unlimitedly. You may not sell the images or use them for third-party commercial advertising without a separate commercial contract.

  • Editing: You acknowledge RMP's editing style (The "Bleach" Aesthetic / High Contrast) and trust my creative judgment. We do not release RAW (unedited) files.

5. MODEL RELEASE Unless a privacy agreement is signed prior to the shoot, RMP reserves the right to use images for our professional portfolio, website, and social media (@russellmoore_photography).

6. SAFE ENVIRONMENT RMP guarantees a safe, identity-affirming environment. Conversely, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy for harassment. RMP reserves the right to terminate a session immediately without refund if our staff feels threatened or unsafe.