Photographer

Daan van Rees - Test Vendor // Photographer

New on Novia

Wellington — Western Cape

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Style

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Details

Agreement: [object Object]
Experience: 1–2 years
CoverageHours: 8 hours
ShootingStyles: Editorial / Fashion
PackageIncludes: Full day coverage, Online gallery, USB / digital delivery
TravelWillingness: Yes (extra cost)

Terms transparency

Analyzed by Novia

We’ve read this vendor’s terms and conditions so you don’t have to. Below: every fee they disclose, every concerning clause we found, and questions to ask before you book.

Transparency Score

35High risk

Last analyzed
13 May 2026

This T&C contains several concerning hidden fees including a 10% online gallery delivery surcharge and forced second photographer add-ons, making the actual cost significantly higher than the quoted package price.

Red flags (3)

10% online gallery delivery fee charged separately on delivery

This is a predatory surcharge - the gallery is standard delivery method and couples already paid for photography services. This adds 10% to the final bill unexpectedly.

“An online gallery delivery fee of 10% of the total package price is charged to cover gallery hosting, image processing, and bandwidth. This fee is invoiced separately and becomes payable on delivery.”

high

Forced second photographer add-on decided unilaterally by photographer

Photographer can force a R3,500 add-on without client consent - the decision rests entirely with the photographer, creating potential for surprise charges.

“The decision to include a second photographer or assistant rests with the Photographer. Where a second photographer is contracted, the Client agrees to a R 3 500 add-on.”

high

Harsh cancellation terms with full payment due within 30 days

No refunds if cancelled within 30 days of wedding, even for legitimate reasons like venue cancellation or family emergency.

medium

Good practices (4)

Clear backup photographer provision if main photographer cannot attend
Reasonable travel rate of R6/km within industry standards
Full refund offered if no substitute photographer can be arranged
Uses Novia's dispute resolution process for platform bookings

Fees disclosed

Online gallery delivery fee

Charged separately to cover hosting, processing, and bandwidth

Charged: On delivery of images

10%

high

Overtime hourly rate

Billed per hour or part thereof

Charged: For coverage beyond contracted hours

R1,800/hour

medium

Travel beyond 50km

Plus R1,500 accommodation if wedding ends after 22:00

Charged: For weddings outside 50km radius of Cape Town CBD

R6/km

low

Date change rebooking fee

Subject to availability

Charged: When changing wedding date

R2,500

medium

Additional image editing

Charged per additional edit

Charged: For images beyond contracted number

R200 per image

medium

What's included

Online gallery delivery

10% of total package price charged separately as 'online gallery delivery fee'

extra cost

10%

High-resolution edited images

Delivered within 6-8 weeks via online gallery

included

Personal-use printing rights

Personal-use licence includes printing, personal social media, photo books

included

Raw/unedited files

Available at R350 per image, subject to availability

extra cost

R350 per image

USB/hard drive delivery

Media fee applies for physical delivery instead of online gallery

extra cost

R1,200

Second photographer

Photographer decides if needed, client pays R3,500 add-on

extra cost

R3,500

Travel within 50km of Cape Town CBD

Travel beyond 50km charged separately

included

Backup equipment coverage

Photographer carries backup equipment for key shoots

included

Key terms

Cancellation

Tiered cancellation: deposit lost if >90 days, 50% due if 30-90 days, full payment due if <30 days with no refunds

medium

Photographer retains copyright, client gets personal-use licence only, commercial use requires separate licence

low

Force majeure

Reasonable force majeure clause with substitute photographer provision and full refund if no substitute available

low

Delivery timeline

6 to 8 weeks

Questions to ask the vendor

Clarify exactly how many images are included in your package to avoid R200 per image editing fees
Ask for the 10% gallery delivery fee to be included in the quoted package price upfront
Get written confirmation about when/if a second photographer will be required to avoid surprise R3,500 charge
Confirm your specific coverage hours to avoid R1,800/hour overtime charges

Portfolio

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