BOOKING POLICIES
A concise overview of common booking, travel, delivery, payment, and image-use terms. Final terms are confirmed in the signed photography agreement.
Booking details
BOOKING + RETAINERS
A signed photography agreement and booking retainer are required to reserve coverage. Dates are not reserved until both the agreement and retainer have been received.
Booking retainers are applied toward the total coverage price and are non-refundable if the client cancels the booking.
STANDARD ATHLETE / SHARED ATHLETE / SINGLE-EVENT TEAM COVERAGE
30% booking retainer, with a $100 minimum
ATHLETE SEASON PACKAGES
25% booking retainer
FULL TEAM SEASON
20% booking retainer
$900 at current package pricing
JV + VARSITY PROGRAM SEASON
20% booking retainer
$1,500 at current package pricing
CANCELLATIONS + RESCHEDULING
Booking retainers are non-refundable when the client voluntarily cancels a booking. If a sports schedule changes, the retainer can generally be transferred to another available date.
If Jessica Deen Photography cannot photograph a confirmed booking, payments applicable to services not provided will be refunded.
SPORTS SCHEDULE CHANGES
Weather delays, bracket changes, venue changes, and school or league schedule changes are common in sports. If an event is rescheduled, the first step is to check photographer availability for the new date.
If the rescheduled date cannot be accommodated, the retainer or payment may be applied to another mutually available competition or refunded when appropriate under the final photography agreement.
PAYMENT
Remaining balances are handled according to the photography agreement for the booking. Season-package balances may be divided into scheduled payments. Final payment terms are provided in the season photography agreement.
IMAGE DELIVERY
Standard galleries are typically delivered within 48-72 hours of the covered competition. Larger tournaments, multi-session events, travel projects, or custom commercial deliverables may require additional editing time.
USAGE + LICENSING
Personal athlete coverage includes personal printing, family sharing, and personal social media use. Full-team coverage includes organic use by the purchasing team, school, club, or booster organization on websites, social media, newsletters, and similar non-paid communications.
Sponsor advertising, paid campaigns, merchandise, resale, commercial publications, third-party marketing, and other commercial uses may require separate licensing.
DIGITAL PHOTO PURCHASES
High-resolution digital photo purchases include a downloadable image file for personal use, including personal printing, family sharing, and personal social media use. Commercial, sponsor, merchandise, resale, or publication use requires separate permission.
Digital purchases are delivered on the receipt page and by email. Download links are available for a limited time, so save your files promptly and contact Jessica if a link expires or the email does not arrive.
Because digital files are delivered immediately, purchases are generally non-refundable. If you accidentally purchase the wrong image or have trouble accessing your file, contact Jessica with the order reference and photo details so it can be reviewed.
Local + regional coverage
TRAVEL
Local travel is included with standard coverage. Events outside the local service area may include an additional travel fee based primarily on expected drive time.
LOCAL TRAVEL
Up to approximately 45 minutes each way
Included
REGIONAL TRAVEL
Approximately 45-90 minutes each way
+$100
EXTENDED REGIONAL TRAVEL
Approximately 90 minutes-2 hours each way
+$175
LONG-DISTANCE TRAVEL
More than approximately 2 hours each way
Custom quote / minimum coverage commitment may apply
Travel fees are assessed per competition date unless otherwise included in a custom quote. Substantial parking fees, tolls, lodging, airfare, or other required travel expenses are quoted separately. Travel time is based on normal expected driving conditions from the photographer's local service area to the venue, rather than unusual day-of traffic incidents.
Questions before booking?
Send the event details first.
Final cancellation, rescheduling, payment, and usage terms are confirmed in the photography agreement before the date is reserved.
