TERMS & CONDITIONS
By paying and agreeing to work with Alex Paikada Photography, you are agreeing and will comply to the terms and conditions. Therefore please read carefully.
All photo sessions take place within 35 kilometers of Edmonton, AB, or within 25 kilometers of St. Albert, AB & Sherwood Park, AB. Travel fees apply beyond the above-mentioned kilometer radius of Edmonton, St. Albert or Sherwood Park.
Any photo sessions that take place in Slave Lake, Fort McMurray, High Level, Jasper, Banff, Waterton, Red Deer, Drumheller, Rocky Mountain House, Calgary and other municipalities, towns, hamlets or reserves will have different prices and packages. Please contact me for further details.
It may take upto 4 weeks from the day of the photo session to deliver your photos.
Only basic skin corrections edits will be applied to the photos such as simple dodging and brushing. Any further rigorous skin correction will be available for an extra charge.
Photos may be used for promotional purposes by the photographer. Photos and videos maybe shared on social media platforms such as; Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and on this website. If you wish to opt out, please let me know.
All sessions require an $250 non-refundable deposit to secure your date and time.
Photographs will only be delivered after the photographer recieves the balance amount owing in cash or e-transfer. Credit Cards, cheques, and debit payments will not be accepted.
The photographer will wait an additional 30 minutes from the specified appointment time for any client(s). Client(s) arriving 30 minutes later than the specified time and without notice will be considered a no-show. Deposits will not be refunded for client no-shows or cancellations.
The photographer may choose to cancel or postpone a photo session due to inclement weather conditions (rain, cold, hot weather, cloud coverage and availability of natural light). All sessions cancelled solely by the photographer is eligible for a full refund of the deposit.
Any tolls or admission fees to the chosen locations are to be paid for by the client. The photographer will not be responsible for any fees charged by the facility or land owner(s).
All photography sessions are shot at Golden hour (sunset/sunrise), unless or otherwise specified by the client or the photographer.
The photographer will only be present for the outlined amount of time in the selected package. Any additional time will be billed to the client in hours (For eg: 35 minutes over time will be billed as 1 hour due to the extra hours that is required to edit any additional photos taken during that extra time). I charge $80 per hour.
Photographs will be delievered via cloud storage only. Delivery through external storage device is available for an additional fee.
The client may request additional photographs from the specified number of photographs included in the package. Additional photos will be billed $10 per photo.
No RAW or unedited JPEG files will be provided to the client(s) under any circumstances. This is to ensure and maintain the quality of work. Only edited highest quality JPEGs will be delievered to the client at all times. The photographer will not keep any RAW backups from the session once the edited photos are delivered. Edited photos can be delivered in sRGB or AdobeRGB profile.
All prices reflect the hours of editing, processing and uploading that are required for the final product.
Any lense(s), camera(s), lighting equipments or other accessories damaged by the client(s) shall be paid for by the client. Please refrain from handling and touching any photography equipments, unless or otherwise permitted by the photographer, as lenses and other photo equipments are sensitive and fragile… they also cost a very hefty amount.
*All prices shown in CAD*
*Pricing subject to change without notice*
Local by-laws and restrictions apply*
FAQS
Are the prices flexible from the package prices mentioned?
In simple words, No. These package prices are competitively priced and reflect the amount of time and effort put in to achieve the final results. It is a common misconception that taking and editing photos are an easy task. Sure it may seem easy on your iPhone or your smartphone, but those are Ai algorithms working for you.
Why do I need to hire you to take photos when my smartphone can take nice photos?
Sure your smartphones take nice photos that maybe pleasing to the eye (sometimes). However the trouble arrives when you want to project these photos or print these photos. Smartphones photos lack the quality required for printing and projection compared to photos taken professionally with professional equipments.
What is the best outfit colour to wear for my photos?
This is a very good question! Often times when you book a sessions with me, we will discuss the location options. I can help suggest certain colour tones for outfit selection depending on which location we decide to shoot in. I generally tend to suggest outfit colours that contrast the colours found in the selected location. Generally stay away from black or grey and any check coloured clothes. They do not look the best unless it’s dual toned or monotone checked colour clothes.
What else do I need to know before the shoot?
Drink plenty of water starting 24 - 48hrs prior to the shoot. This may seem odd, however being nicely hydrated will help your skin look better along with the whiteness of your eye.
What cloud storage do you use to deliver the edited photos?
I use Google Drive for the time being to deliver the photos. Google Drive does not compress or alter the photo in anyway. I highly recommend downloading Google Drive App on your smartphone to download and view your photos faster and easier.
Will you post my photos on Instagram or Facebook?
The answer varies for this question. I tend to post 30% of my work to Instagram. I avoid posting photos shot in the same location or with the same props to avoid any repetition. I also only have Instagram for the sake of promotion and therefore uploading all of my work onto Instagram is unnecessary for me.
Will you post my child’s photos on social media/website?
No, I do not share any photos of children without prior consent from their guardians.
What happens if it snows/rains during the shoot?
In the unfortunate event of unfriendly weather, we can gladly discuss rescheduling the entire photo session or part of the remainder of the photo session for another time. Availability may vary.