Terms and Conditions

Fees and Costs:

Booking Fee - A Non-Refundable Booking Fee

• A non-refundable booking fee of $25 is required to secure your session date. This fee is non-refundable as it reserves time that the Photographer can no longer offer to other clients and pays for business and travel costs.

Miscellaneous Fees or Costs

• Photography sessions do not cover additional fees for national park permits, entry fees, excess travel, or additional gear, music, or sound/visual effects required for the project. The client can choose to arrange this before the shoot.

Rescheduling and Weather:

Animal Health/Safety

• If the animal is ill, injured, or showing signs of extreme stress, the session will be rescheduled at no additional cost. The safety of the animal and the Photographer is the priority.

Weather

• The Photographer reserves the right to reschedule due to rain, extreme wind, or poor lighting conditions.

Client Rescheduling

• One (1) rescheduling is permitted if requested at least 24 hours in advance. Subsequent reschedules or "no-shows" will result in the forfeiture of the booking fee, and a new booking will be required.



Animal Behaviour and Safety:

Liability

• The Owner/Client is responsible for the behaviour of the animal at all times. The Photographer is not liable for any injuries or damage caused by the animal during the session.

Non-Performance

• If an animal becomes aggressive or unmanageable to the point where it poses a safety risk to the Photographer or equipment, the Photographer reserves the right to end the session. No refunds will be issued in this circumstance.

Artistic Style and Editing:

Artistic Discretion

• The Client acknowledges they have reviewed the Photographer’s portfolio and agree to the "Wildlife" editing style.

Editing/Retouching

• The Photographer will perform standard retouching; however, extensive "body contouring" or complex background removals not agreed upon in the package may incur an additional fee.

RAW Files

• The Photographer does not provide unedited (RAW) files under any circumstances. The "product" is the final, edited image. Please be clear in your brief if you have specific requirements, and they will be taken into consideration if able.

Copyright and Usage:

Ownership

• Robert Downer | Rob D retains full copyright of all images/assets.

Personal Use

• The Client is granted a "Personal Use License”, meaning they can print the images and post them on personal social media.

Commercial Use

• Photographer ("Robert Downer ABN: 776 263 190 90") grants you a perpetual, non-exclusive, non-transferable, worldwide license to use the accompanying image(s)(collectively, "Media") for permitted personal or commercial purposes, defined as: Advertising, promotion, brochures, packaging. Suitable as part of a personal or commercial website for promotional purposes. Prints, posters, flyers, and tear sheets for promotional purposes. Prints, posters, or other commercial displays of media, magazines, books, clothing, newspapers, other printed publications, broadcast, and theatrical.

Prohibited Use

Unauthorized use of images is a violation of international copyright law. The following are strictly prohibited.

• Resale: You may not resell the image as a stock photo.



• Sub-licensing: You may not “loan” or sell the license to a third party or sister company.

• AI Training: Use of any imagery for the training of Generative AI models is strictly prohibited.

• Sensitive Use: Images may not be used in a way that implies the animal is being harmed or used to promote illegal activities.

Delivery Timeline - Turnaround:

Fulfillment

• The full, hand-retouched gallery will be delivered within 14 business days of the photoshoot.