Last updated: April 2025
Booking & Payment
A 50% non-refundable retainer secures your session or project date.
Remaining balance is due by the day of your shoot.
Images are not released until payment is complete.
Unauthorized use before payment = double the invoice total.
Usage & Copyright
TIKA Studios retains full copyright.
Images are licensed—not sold—and for agreed use only.
No image may be used in logos, NFTs, AI training, or altered without permission.
Artist Credit
Online sharing must include:
Photo by TIKA Studios or Photography: TIKA
Missing or removed credit may result in a $800 usage fee (standard editorial rate).
Editing & Retouching
All edits are at the artist’s discretion.
Portrait sessions include basic color correction.
Advanced retouching starts at $125/image.
Reshoots & Cancellations
Cancellations = retainer forfeited.
Client reshoots = full rebooking fee.
We’ll reschedule at no charge for weather or emergencies.
File Delivery & Archiving
Client must back up their files.
Re-delivery/recovery fee = $500
Files archived for 12 months only.
Session Conduct
No extra photographers unless approved.
Phone photos during sessions = please ask.
Client must secure permission for private properties.
Disclaimer
TIKA is not liable for file loss or reproduction errors.
If cancellation occurs on our end, any payment will be refunded.
This agreement is governed by California law.
Questions?
If anything’s unclear, just reach out.
I believe in clarity, care, and collaboration.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
PRIVACY POLICY
TIKA Studios respects your privacy and honors your trust.
When you browse this site or submit a form, your information stays between us. I only collect the details necessary to respond to your inquiries, provide services, and keep the creative connection flowing.
What’s Collected
Your name, email, and message (when you fill out the contact form)
Session or project details you voluntarily share
Basic site usage data (via Squarespace’s built-in analytics)
How It’s Used
To respond to your messages and collaborate on projects
To send occasional follow-ups (no spam, no clutter)
To understand how people move through the site and improve it
What’s Not Happening
I don’t sell, rent, or trade your data
I don’t stalk your clicks or behaviors with invasive trackers
I don’t use cookies beyond what Squarespace requires for functionality
Your Rights
You can ask to see, update, or delete your information at any time. Just reach out via the contact page.
By using this site, you agree to this policy. If anything changes, I’ll update it here—transparently and in plain language.
FAQs
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I’m not currently centering weddings in my work—but if it’s aligned, I’m open to any paid project rooted in presence, emotion, and intention. Reach out and let’s talk.
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Cinematic. Emotive. Editorial. My work lives in the space between stillness and movement. I capture what feels honest and alive
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Yes, for the right project. I love photographing in new environments, especially when there's time to be intentional. Travel fees may apply—let’s chat.
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As soon as possible. I take on a limited number of projects per month to protect creative energy and keep things intentional. The earlier you reach out, the more likely we can align.
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All sessions include a curated selection of high-resolution, artistically edited images delivered via a private online gallery.
Each image is edited with care and intention—no rushed batches, no filler. -
Yes. You’ll receive print rights with your final gallery, so you can print your photos however you'd like.
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My portrait sessions include natural color and personalized edits, guided by how the story wants to be told. More detailed retouching is available on request, starting at $125 per image.
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How much does it cost?
Each project is custom, but here’s a general guide:Portrait sessions start at $1,250
Half-day creative work (up to 3 hours) starts at $2,500
Full-day editorial or brand shoots (4–6 hours) start at $4,000
Let me know your vision and I’ll build something tailored to match.