JMC Photography – Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Operated by The JMC Group INC.
Effective Date: October 3rd, 2025

Services Provided

JMC photography offers luxury portrait photography experiences designed to empower and celebrate women. Select sessions may include professional hair, makeup, and wardrobe styling. These services are only included if explicitly stated in the client’s package or invoice.

Special offers, giveaways, or complimentary sessions may be provided from time to time. Clients are not required to purchase to enter a giveaway, but standard session fees and product minimums apply once a session is booked or scheduled outside the giveaway context.

Session Fees & Payments

A non-refundable session retainer of $1590 is required to reserve your session date.

This fee does not include any images or products. All images and products are purchased separately at the Reveal & Ordering Appointment.

A minimum purchase requirement of $1,500 (in addition to the session fee) applies to all bookings, including sessions secured through giveaways or VIP promotions.

A valid credit card must be kept on file for cancellations, reschedules, no-shows, and outstanding balances. Two valid credit cards are required on file. JMC photography may process a nominal test charge (e.g., $5) to confirm validity.

Payment plans are available prior to the session only and are processed as Gift Certificate purchases under Canadian law. These are non-refundable, non-transferable, and not redeemable for cash. Payment frequency may be weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Defaulted payments (3 failed attempts) will result in cancellation of the plan, with the balance due immediately at the Reveal & Ordering Appointment.

Giveaway or VIP session offers: While the session fee may be waived or discounted, standard product minimums and pre-session payment plans apply once a session is booked.

Cancellations, Reschedules & No-Shows

All payments are final and non-refundable.

One complimentary reschedule with 90+ days’ notice is allowed.

Reschedules and cancellations are subject to the following fees:

Anytime: $500
Within 14 days: $750
Within 72 hours or no-show: $1,000

Sessions must be completed within 6 months of the original booking. After this time, a new contract and session fee are required.

No Communication Clause: If a client fails to respond for 4+ weeks (after 3 documented studio attempts), the session will be deemed cancelled. All payments remain non-refundable, and outstanding balances will still be due.

Reveal & Ordering Appointment

Appointments generally take place immediately after your session or within 14 days.

Failure to attend within 14 days will result in permanent deletion of your images without refund.

Each reschedule of the Reveal & Ordering Appointment incurs a $125 reschedule fee.

All unpurchased images are deleted immediately after the appointment. Purchased images are retained 30 days after final delivery, then permanently deleted.

Session Expectations

Sessions typically run 6 hours including prep, styling, and photography.

Please arrive on time. Being 20+ minutes late may result in cancellation or a $500 reschedule fee.

Clients must arrive sober. Alcohol and drug use are not permitted.

Clients receiving hair and makeup must arrive with clean, dry hair and no makeup. Arriving with wet hair incurs a $200 fee.

Spray tans are not permitted. Extra editing to correct mismatched skin tones is billed at $25–$30 per image.

The photographer retains artistic discretion regarding posing, wardrobe, props, and session elements.

Products, Editing & Retouching

No images are included with the session fee. Products start at $699 (e.g., Single image Glass block).

Album designs and product selections are finalized at the Ordering Appointment.

Once approved and paid, all sales are final. No refunds, changes, or exchanges are allowed.

Standard retouching (skin smoothing, blemish removal) is included. Extensive edits (body modification, spray tan correction, color matching) are billed at $25–$30 per image.

RAW files and unedited proofs are never released or sold.

Completion Schedule & Product Delivery

Print and product orders require up to 8 weeks for processing and delivery.

Rush requests are subject to a 10% surcharge.

The studio is not liable for manufacturer or shipping delays.

Purchased images are deleted 30 days after final product delivery. Deleted files cannot be recovered.

Copyright & Usage

JMC photography retains full copyright ownership of all images.

Clients receive personal-use rights only (printing and private sharing).

Online sharing requires crediting/tagging JMC Photography.

A separate Model Release form governs whether images may be used in marketing or social media. No images will be shared without written consent.

Clients may not crop, alter, sell, or submit images to publications without written permission.

Privacy & Confidentiality

All client data, contracts, and session files are confidential and will not be shared externally.

If marketing permission is granted, clients may revoke consent with 90 days’ written notice.

The studio is not responsible for use of images once permission has been granted and the images are published.

Liability & Release

By booking, clients acknowledge that boudoir sessions involve physical activity, voluntary posing, and varying levels of nudity.

Clients release JMC Photography from liability for:

Personal injury, illness, or emotional distress
Damage or loss of property, attire, or vehicles
Risks associated with travel to/from session locations
Delays, product defects, or supply chain issues

Clients must back up their digital files. The studio does not guarantee long-term storage after delivery.

Refunds & Non-Disparagement

All sales are final. No refunds will be issued for session fees, products, or payment plans.

If a refund is ever granted at studio discretion, the client agrees not to publish negative reviews or comments regarding JMC Photography. Breach of this clause may result in legal action.

Force Majeure

The Studio is not liable for failure to perform services due to events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to: illness, emergencies, weather, natural disasters, road closures, or other unforeseeable events.

In such cases, clients will receive a full session credit valid for 6 months.

Governing Law & Compliance

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada.

All giveaways, promotions, and VIP offers are conducted in accordance with Canadian laws and regulations, including consumer protection and contest compliance.

Agreement to Terms

By booking a session, signing a contract, or paying a retainer, the Client confirms that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service & Privacy Policy, which align with the full Boudoir Session Contract.

Contact Information

Jessica McColl
📧 info@jmcphotos.ca

JMC Photography
The JMC Group LTD