dkphotography
An Isle of Man based photographer
An Isle of Man based photographer
Effective Date: 01/10/2026
These Terms & Conditions govern photography services, commissioned assignments, event photography, online gallery sales, print orders and digital downloads supplied by dkphotography.
dkphotography is a registered trading name of IOM Digital Design Limited, an Isle of Man registered company (Company Number 137636C). All quotations, bookings, invoices and contractual arrangements are entered into with IOM Digital Design Limited, trading as dkphotography.
For commissioned services, acceptance of a quotation or booking confirmation in writing, including by email, or payment of an agreed booking fee or invoice constitutes acceptance of these Terms & Conditions, provided they have been made available to the client before acceptance.
For online gallery purchases, the applicable purchase terms are accepted through the ordering process. Attendance at an event does not, by itself, create a purchase contract or establish consent to every use of a person's image.
Written correspondence, agreed quotations, booking confirmations and payment records may be retained as evidence of the contractual agreement.
DK Photography attends a wide range of public and private events including dance competitions, sporting events, corporate gatherings, parties and community functions.
Where attendance is not under a paid commission, photography is provided on an independent commercial basis and images are made available for purchase.
While every effort is made to capture a broad selection of participants and moments, we do not guarantee that any specific individual, performance, group or moment will be photographed.
Photography at organised events may rely on consent arrangements made by the event organiser. Where event programmes, signage or ticket terms state that photography will take place, attendance constitutes acceptance of this.
If a parent or legal guardian requests removal of an image of their child from public display, we will remove it promptly.
We reserve the right to refuse or cease photography where circumstances compromise safety, professionalism, venue compliance or legal requirements.
For outdoor or weather-dependent events, coverage may be modified, paused or ceased where conditions pose a risk to equipment, safety or image quality.
We are not required to continue shooting in conditions that may cause equipment damage or personal risk.
DK Photography shall not be liable for reduced coverage due to adverse weather, unsafe conditions or circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
For commissioned photography, including weddings, portraits, corporate assignments, private events and other booked photography services, a booking fee may be required to reserve the agreed date and services.
The amount of the booking fee will be specified in the quotation or booking confirmation and may vary according to the nature, duration and value of the assignment.
Once the booking fee has been received and the booking confirmed, the agreed date and time will be reserved for the client, where applicable.
Booking fees are normally non-refundable where the client cancels, reflecting the reservation of availability, administrative work undertaken and potential loss of alternative bookings. Any amount retained will be reasonable and proportionate to the circumstances, taking account of costs incurred, opportunities reasonably lost and applicable legal rights.
The remaining balance is payable before delivery of the completed images unless otherwise agreed in writing.
The agreed quotation or booking confirmation will establish the scope of the assignment, including the date, location, duration, services, deliverables and fees, where applicable.
Any material changes to the agreed booking, scope of work, deliverables or fees must be agreed in writing, including by email, before the amended work is undertaken. Additional work may incur additional charges.
If a client cancels or requests to reschedule, we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate an alternative date, subject to availability. Any applicable cancellation charges or refund arrangements will be considered in accordance with the agreed booking terms and applicable law.
If we are unable to attend due to illness or circumstances beyond our reasonable control, we will offer an alternative date where practicable or an appropriate refund, without restricting the client's statutory rights.
We will perform commissioned photography services with reasonable care and skill, consistent with the nature and scope of the agreed assignment.
Unless expressly agreed in writing, we do not guarantee a minimum number of images, particular poses, individuals, performances or moments. Image selection and editing remain at our professional discretion.
RAW image files are not supplied unless expressly agreed in writing.
Minor retouching may be considered upon request at our discretion. Extensive retouching or alterations may be declined or quoted separately.
Images are delivered via a third-party platform (currently Pixieset).
Digital downloads are made available immediately upon purchase. Where free downloads are offered, an email address may be required to access files.
Once digital files have been downloaded, the right to cancel may be waived in accordance with applicable consumer regulations.
Print products are fulfilled via a professional print lab. Colour tones may vary slightly between screens and printed products due to differences in calibration and materials. Such variations do not constitute defects.
We are not responsible for technical issues arising from third-party platforms including payment processors or hosting providers.
All images remain the copyright of DK Photography at all time.
Upon purchase, the buyer is granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, perpetual licence to use the purchased images for personal use and commercial use, subject to the conditions below.
Permitted commercial use includes promotional and advertising use by the individual, business, school or organisation directly featured in the image.
The licence is subject to the following conditions.
Failure to provide credit will not automatically invalidate the licence; however, repeated or deliberate omission of credit may be treated as a breach of these Terms.
The licence does not permit use of the image within trademarks, logos or registered branding, nor does it permit significant alteration that materially changes the nature of the image.
Any use outside the scope of this licence requires prior written agreement.
DK Photography retains the right to use all images for portfolio, promotional and marketing purposes.
Purchased images may be shared on social media platforms.
Preview images containing watermarks must not be copied, downloaded or distributed.
Images must not be heavily altered, filtered or edited in a way that materially changes the original work.
Where reasonably practicable, credit to “dkphotographyiom” is appreciated and encouraged.
All delivered images are edited at our professional discretion.
We do not guarantee specific poses, expressions, performances or moments.
Full galleries may be provided for events; however, we do not guarantee that every individual will appear in the final collection.
RAW files are not provided.
Public galleries may be removed from view at any time.
While images may be archived for portfolio and record purposes, DK Photography does not guarantee permanent storage.
Requests for retrieval of older images may incur an administrative fee and cannot be guaranteed beyond 12 months from the event date.
For commissioned photography services, the total contractual liability of IOM Digital Design Limited, trading as dkphotography, shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law, be limited to the amount paid by the client for the specific booking giving rise to the claim.
For independently attended events where photography is not commissioned by the purchaser, our contractual liability in relation to purchased images shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law, be limited to the amount paid for the specific product purchased.
We do not guarantee the capture of particular individuals, moments, expressions or performances unless expressly agreed in writing. We are not responsible for matters beyond our reasonable control, including third-party service interruptions, except where liability arises from our own failure to exercise reasonable care and skill or otherwise cannot lawfully be excluded.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, we shall not be liable for indirect or consequential commercial losses, including loss of profit, business opportunity or reputation.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or restricts liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited. Nothing affects a consumer's statutory rights.
Personal data collected for bookings, purchases or gallery access is processed in accordance with Isle of Man data protection law.
Email addresses may be required to access digital downloads, including free downloads. This allows us to deliver files, maintain accountability over image distribution and, where relevant, support safeguarding responsibilities associated with event photography.
We process personal data only for legitimate business purposes including order fulfilment, communication relating to purchases, safeguarding and record keeping.
We do not sell or share personal data with third parties except where necessary to provide services (such as payment processors or gallery hosting platforms).
Personal data is stored securely through our service providers. Individuals may request access to or deletion of their personal data where applicable under Isle of Man data protection law.
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the Isle of Man, subject to any mandatory legal protections applicable to the client.
If a client has a complaint regarding our photography services, booking or purchased products, they should notify us in writing, providing reasonable details of the issue.
We will acknowledge complaints within five working days and aim to provide a substantive response within 14 working days, or an update where additional investigation is required.
Both parties agree to make reasonable efforts to resolve disputes through good-faith discussion before commencing formal legal proceedings, except where urgent legal action is reasonably necessary.
Subject to any mandatory legal rights or jurisdictional protections applicable to the client, disputes arising in connection with our services shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Isle of Man courts.
Nothing in this section restricts either party's statutory rights or access to legal remedies.