Terms & Conditions
Last updated: November 2026
The Simple Version
The photographer retains ownership of all images created, though clients receive a usage license for professional applications. We may show client photos in our portfolio and on social media; any other use needs a signed release. Professional conduct is expected, with timely payment required.
Important: By Booking, You Agree
Scheduling an appointment constitutes automatic agreement to all stated terms, including permission to show your photos in our portfolio and on social media.
Who These Terms Apply To
- Anyone booking a photography session
- Website visitors
- Service purchasers
- Photo session participants
Using Our Website
The photos and content on this website are protected by copyright. Our Image License page explains what you may and may not do with them, including that they may not be used to train machine learning models without our written consent.
Copyright and Image Ownership
We Own the Photos
- Photographer Chad Isaiah retains copyright to all created images
- Client cannot claim ownership or copyright
- Ownership persists indefinitely
What You CAN Do
- Professional use: LinkedIn, websites, business cards, resumes
- Social media posting
- Personal printing and display
- Marketing materials inclusion
- Personal branding applications
What You CANNOT Do
- Sell photographs or prints
- License images to others
- Create merchandise for sale without permission
- Remove watermarks or credits
- Claim authorship
- Extensively modify without approval
- Redistribute high-resolution files
Model Release Agreement
Portfolio and Social Media Use
When you book, you let us show photos from your session in our portfolio, on our website and on our social media. We won't use your photos in paid advertising, print ads or billboards, or give them to anyone else for their marketing, unless you sign our Model License Release.
Groups, Teams and Events
When an organization books us, each person photographed decides for themselves. We'll only use someone's photo beyond the organization's own use if that person signs our Model License Release.
Opting Out
Tell us in writing before your session if you don't want your photos in our portfolio or on social media, and we'll keep them private.
Booking and Payment Terms
Appointments:
- Book via Calendly scheduling system
- Punctuality expected; lateness reduces session time
- Individual sessions have flexibility if they run a little long
- Company, team, and event bookings that run past the booked time incur overtime fees
Payment:
- Due at booking or as agreed
- Credit card via Stripe accepted
- Invoicing via QuickBooks available
- USD pricing
- Prices subject to change for future bookings
Cancellations:
- 48+ hours: full refund
- Within 48 hours: forfeit deposit/fee
- Weather reschedules without penalty
- No-shows result in total payment forfeiture
Delivery:
- Headshots: 7 days typical timeline
- Event photography: 2 days typical timeline; same-day delivery available
- Headshot booths and lounges: images delivered to attendees within minutes
- Rush delivery available for an additional fee, quoted to your needs
- Digital delivery via CloudSpot secure gallery
- Client responsible for backup after delivery
Conduct and Behavior
Expected standards include:
- Respectful treatment of staff
- Sobriety at session
- Following photographer directions
- Adhering to studio safety rules
We reserve the right to refuse service or end a session early if anyone behaves inappropriately, without refund.
Limitation of Liability
- Equipment failure: rescheduling or refund offered
- Data loss: liability capped at amount paid
- Personal injury: clients assume all risk
- No liability for consequential damages
Maximum liability equals payment received; photographer not responsible for unforeseen circumstances.
Changes to Services
We reserve the right to modify pricing, packages, services, terms, and refuse service.
Legal Jurisdiction and Disputes
- Pennsylvania state law governs
- Allegheny County, Pennsylvania venue
- Direct resolution preferred before legal action
- Losing party pays attorney fees
Severability
Unenforceable provisions don't invalidate remaining terms.
Entire Agreement
These terms, along with our Privacy Policy, represent the complete agreement between you and Chad Isaiah Studios. If you sign a proposal, quote or contract with us, its terms take priority wherever they differ from these.
Acknowledgment
Reading and booking constitutes binding agreement acceptance.
Contact Us
CTX Ventures LLC dba Chad Isaiah Studios
830 Bay Ridge Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
chad@chadisaiahphotography.com
412-733-8607