Effective Date: January 1, 2026
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website, photography services, portrait sessions, headshot sessions, events, products, communications, and related services provided by John Glaser Photography / John Glaser Headshots (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
By using our website, booking a session, purchasing products or services, participating in a photography session, or otherwise engaging with our business, you agree to these Terms.
1. Photography Services
We provide professional photography services including, but not limited to:
- Professional Headshots
- Corporate & Executive Headshots
- Personal Branding Photography
- Family Portrait Sessions
- Pet & Human Portrait Sessions
- Senior Portrait Sessions
- Event Photography
- Photography Products and Artwork
- Digital Images
- Albums, Wall Art, and Printed Products
Session fees, booking policies, product pricing, payment schedules, cancellation policies, and promotional offers will be disclosed at the time of booking or purchase.
We reserve the right to modify services, pricing, promotions, and policies at any time.
2. Booking, Rescheduling & Cancellations
Photography sessions require a reservation and may require a booking fee, retainer, confirmation fee, or deposit.
Booking fees, retainers, and deposits may be non-refundable unless otherwise specified in writing.
Rescheduling requests must be made within the timeframe outlined at booking. We reserve the right to charge additional fees for late rescheduling requests or missed appointments.
Failure to attend a scheduled session without prior notice may result in forfeiture of any fees paid.
3. Assumption of Risk & Release of Liability
Participation in photography sessions may involve certain risks, including but not limited to:
- Interaction with animals
- Outdoor locations and environmental hazards
- Physical movement, posing, or activity during sessions
- Travel to and from photography locations
By participating in any photography session, event, or related activity, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company, its owners, employees, contractors, assistants, and affiliates shall not be liable for any injury, loss, damage, theft, accident, illness, or other claims arising from participation in photography services.
Clients are responsible for supervising children, pets, guests, and family members participating in sessions.
4. Photography Sessions & Artistic Discretion
Clients acknowledge that photography is a creative service and that final images are produced according to the photographer’s professional judgment, artistic style, editing techniques, and creative vision.
The Company retains full creative control over:
- Posing
- Composition
- Lighting
- Image selection
- Retouching and editing
- Product design
Requests for specific poses, styles, or edits will be considered but cannot be guaranteed.
5. Orders, Products & Digital Images
All sales of photography products, artwork, albums, wall art, digital images, and related products are final unless otherwise required by law.
Because photography products are custom-created, orders cannot be canceled once production has begun.
The Company is not responsible for color variations caused by differences in monitors, mobile devices, printers, or display settings.
Delivery timelines are estimates and may vary due to production schedules, vendor delays, shipping carriers, holidays, or circumstances beyond our control.
6. Copyright & Image Usage
All photographs remain the copyrighted property of the Company unless otherwise agreed in writing.
The purchase of digital images, prints, artwork, or products does not transfer copyright ownership.
Clients may use purchased images for personal use unless otherwise specified in writing.
Commercial use, reproduction, resale, publication, alteration, or distribution of images without written permission is prohibited.
7. Model Release & Promotional Use
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, clients grant the Company permission to use photographs, video, testimonials, and likenesses for:
- Website portfolios
- Social media
- Advertising and marketing
- Studio displays
- Competitions and publications
- Educational and promotional materials
Clients who do not wish to grant such permission must notify the Company in writing prior to their session.
8. Payment Terms
By purchasing any photography service, session, product, or package, you authorize the Company to charge your selected payment method according to the agreed payment terms.
Failure to maintain valid payment information or complete payment obligations may result in delayed delivery of products or services.
The Company reserves the right to withhold delivery of images, products, or services until balances are paid in full.
9. Website Use
All content on this website, including photographs, graphics, logos, text, videos, and design elements, is the property of the Company and may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or used without written permission.
10. SMS TERMS & CONDITIONS
Consent to Receive SMS Messages
By providing your mobile phone number and opting in through our website, booking forms, lead forms, contact forms, scheduling systems, contests, giveaways, advertisements, or other authorized methods, you expressly consent to receive text messages from the Company at the number provided.
You confirm that:
- You are the owner or authorized user of the mobile number
- You are at least 18 years old or have parental/guardian consent
Types of Messages
Depending on your selected opt-in preferences, you may receive:
Informational Messages
- Appointment confirmations
- Session reminders
- Scheduling updates
- Order updates
- Delivery notifications
- Service-related communications
Promotional / Marketing Messages (Only If Separately Opted In)
- Special offers
- Photography promotions
- Limited-time events
- Studio announcements
- New services
- Discounts and incentives
Marketing messages are sent only to individuals who have provided separate, explicit consent.
Message Frequency
Message frequency may vary based on your interaction with our business.
Examples include:
- Appointment reminders as needed
- Recurring marketing messages
- Service-related communications
Message & Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply according to your mobile carrier’s plan. Charges are the responsibility of the recipient.
Opt-Out Instructions
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying:
STOP
You may receive one final confirmation message after opting out.
Help Instructions
For assistance, reply:
HELP
Or contact us at:
Phone: 281-206-4261
Email: houstonstudio@johnglaserphotography.com
No Condition of Purchase
Consent to receive text messages is not required as a condition of purchasing photography services or products.
Data Sharing & Non-Sale of Information
Mobile opt-in data will not be shared, sold, rented, or disclosed to third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
We may use trusted third-party service providers, including CRM platforms, scheduling software, payment processors, marketing systems, and SMS providers, to facilitate our services under confidentiality obligations.
11. Privacy Policy
Your information is handled according to our Privacy Policy:
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company’s total liability for any claim arising out of services provided shall not exceed the amount paid by the client for the applicable service or product.
The Company shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
13. Force Majeure
The Company shall not be liable for delays or failure to perform resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, weather conditions, natural disasters, pandemics, equipment failures, internet outages, labor disputes, government actions, or supplier interruptions.
14. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of our website, products, or services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
15. Contact Information
John Glaser Headshots / John Glaser Photography
Address: 3522 South Mason Road; Suite 260; Katy, Texas 77450
Phone: 281-206-4261
Email: houstonstudio@johnglaserphotography.com
Website: johnglaserphotography.com