Legal & Privacy

Last updated: September 2026

This page sets out how I handle your images, your personal data and the terms under which we work together. I've tried to write it in plain English rather than legal jargon - if anything isn't clear, just ask.

Copyright & Ownership of Images

All photographs taken by Eric Schneider Photography remain the copyright of Eric Schneider at all times. Copyright does not transfer to the client upon purchase of a shoot, package or print.

What you receive when you commission a shoot is a licence to use your images for the purposes agreed at the time of booking - personal use, professional profiles, website, print and so on. This licence is non-exclusive and non-transferable.

You may not sell, sub-license or transfer images to third parties without prior written agreement.

Your Licence to Use Your Images

Depending on the package booked, your licence covers personal and professional use of your images including:

  • Personal printing and display

  • Professional profiles such as LinkedIn

  • Your own website and social media

  • Business marketing materials featuring yourself

If you wish to use images for commercial purposes beyond personal and professional self-promotion - for example as part of an advertising campaign, stock licensing or publication - please discuss this at the time of booking as different terms and pricing may apply.

Use of Images for Marketing Purposes

By commissioning a shoot with Eric Schneider Photography, you agree that selected images from your session may be used for marketing and promotional purposes including:

  • The Eric Schneider Photography website and portfolio

  • Social media channels

  • Print materials and exhibition

If you would prefer your images not to be used for marketing purposes, please let me know before or at the time of your shoot. I will always respect this request and no images of you will be used without your consent.

Where images are used for marketing, where appropriate you will be credited unless you request otherwise.

Model Releases

For portrait sessions where images may be used beyond personal or professional marketing use - including exhibition or publication - I may ask you to sign a simple model release form. This will be discussed and agreed before the shoot. Nothing will be published or exhibited without your prior consent

Payment & Cancellation

Booking
A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the package fee is required to secure your booking date.

Cancellation by you
Cancellations made more than 7 days before the shoot date: deposit retained, no further charge.
Cancellations made within 7 days of the shoot date: 50% of the total package fee is payable.
Cancellations made within 48 hours of the shoot date: the full package fee is payable.

Cancellation by me
In the unlikely event that I need to cancel or reschedule, I will give as much notice as possible and offer a full refund of any deposit paid or an alternative date at your preference.

Rescheduling
One reschedule is permitted without penalty with more than 48 hours notice. Subsequent reschedules may incur an administration fee of £50.

The Satisfaction Guarantee

If you are not completely delighted with your photographs, you keep none of them and I keep none of your money. No questions asked. This guarantee applies to the shoot and editing quality - it does not apply where dissatisfaction arises from matters outside my control such as chosen location, weather or clothing choices made against my advice.

Limitation of Liability

Eric Schneider carries public liability insurance. In the event of equipment failure, unforeseen circumstances or other issues beyond my control, my liability is limited to a full refund of fees paid. I cannot accept liability for consequential losses arising from the non-delivery of images.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Contact

For any questions about these terms, your images or your personal data:

Eric Schneider Photography
Belsize Park, London NW3
eric@ericschneiderphotography.com
+44 (0)78 1116 4868