Effective date: 26 October 2026

Thank you for choosing me to tell your story. These terms explain how I work, so we both know what to expect. By booking a session, you agree to these terms.

1. About me and my services

I am Katherine (Ka) Monge, a photographer and doula based in Zoetermeer, the Netherlands (Ka Monge Photography, KVK 80885756). I offer maternity, birth, newborn, family, cake smash, wedding, couple, pet, branding, event and tulip field photography, plus highlight videos. My doula services are explained on doulakatherine.nl.

2. Booking and payment

2.1 Deposit

  • Sessions (maternity, newborn, family, cake smash, couple and similar): a deposit of €50 reserves your date.
  • Weddings, birth photography and larger packages: a deposit of 10% of the total price reserves your date.

2.2 Remaining payment

The rest is paid in full on or before the day of your session, before we start. No exceptions. Larger packages can be paid in parts, but everything must be paid by the day of your session or wedding.

Booking from abroad? You pay your deposit by PayPal. The rest you can pay in cash on the day of your session, or by PayPal. My prices are in euros. If you pay from another currency (for example US dollars), the exchange rate and PayPal fees are for you, so I receive the full amount in euros.

2.3 Prices and payment methods

All prices include 21% VAT and travel within the Netherlands. You can pay by bank transfer (bunq.me/Kamonge), PayPal or cash.

3. Cancellation and rescheduling

3.1 Deposit

Your deposit reserves your date only for you, so it is non-refundable. Please note: Dutch law does not give a 14-day cooling-off period (herroepingsrecht) for services on a fixed date, like a photo session or a wedding.

3.2 Weddings, birth photography and larger packages

Please cancel by email. If you cancel, you pay this part of the total price:

  • More than 2 months before the date: only the deposit (10%).
  • Between 2 months and 1 month before: 50%.
  • Less than 1 month before: 100%, because I can no longer fill the date.

Anything you paid above this amount, I pay back within 30 days. In case of death or serious illness in your close family (with a doctor’s note), we look for a fair solution together, like a new date.

3.3 Rescheduling

Sessions: you can move your session once for free, up to 7 days before. If your child or baby is sick, or the weather is bad for an outdoor session, we always move it for free. Weddings and larger packages: you can change the date once, if I am free on the new date. If we cannot find a new date, the cancellation rules above apply.

Christmas sessions: because they are special and happen on a few fixed dates, I don’t refund payments. You can move to another available date this season. If no date is left, you can use what you paid for another type of session.

3.4 If I need to cancel

If I can’t come because of illness or an emergency, a trusted backup photographer that I know and recommend can take my place. If you prefer, you choose a new date at no extra cost, or a full refund, including your deposit.

4. Sessions

4.1 Newborn sessions

Newborn sessions take place at your home or in my home studio in Zoetermeer. I work at your baby’s rhythm, gently and with respect. I never force poses. I may bring a few props for some final portraits, but if your baby does not like it, I stop. We pause for feeding, changing or cuddles whenever needed, so the session time can vary.

4.2 Birth photography

I am on call 24/7 from week 38. I always follow the rules of your hospital, birth centre and midwife. Please check with them that a photographer is welcome.

4.3 Cake smash

The cake is not included. Because of allergies and sugar, you bring the cake you choose for your child. I can recommend a local baker.

4.4 Outdoor sessions and locations

With bad weather, we move your outdoor session to a new date. Entry fees or permits for locations (for example tulip farms or private venues) are paid by you, unless we agree something else.

Tulip sessions: tulip sessions are special and happen only a few weeks a year. Your €50 deposit is non-refundable, because I reserve that day only for you. Spring in the Netherlands is unpredictable: it can be sunny, cold, cloudy, windy or rainy, sometimes all on the same day. Please book knowing this. We only move your session for very bad weather, like heavy rain or a storm. Then we change the day or time, or you can use your deposit for another session. If you are no longer in the Netherlands, the deposit is not refunded.

5. Delivery

Your photos and videos are delivered within 6 weeks, unless your package says a shorter time (for example Christmas sessions). Good things take a little time: I edit every photo by hand.

The number of edited photos depends on your package and is written in your booking confirmation. Photos are delivered in a private online gallery.

6. Videos

A highlight video is a short summary with music, made with images and clips from your session or day. It is not a full recording. At weddings, I place a small lapel microphone on the people who speak (for example during the vows). I am not responsible for sound problems caused by third-party speakers, DJ equipment or other people.

7. Your photos and copyright

I keep the copyright of all photos and videos (Dutch Auteurswet). You receive a personal-use licence and a print release: you can print your photos and share them with family and on social media.

Please do not use the photos commercially, sell them, or edit them heavily (for example with filters) without my permission.

I may use photos and videos for my portfolio, website and social media. I always respect your intimacy: I never publish intimate birth images, and I can hide your baby’s face if you ask.

Prefer that I don’t publish your photos, or only with exceptions (for example no faces)? Send me an email at info@kamonge.com, ideally before your session. If you change your mind later, write me and I remove the photos.

8. My editing style

My style is natural, documentary and cinematic, with soft and filmic tones. Big changes to this style are not possible, or may cost extra.

9. What I ask from you

  • Be on time, and follow the preparation tips I send you.
  • For newborn and family sessions: tell me in advance about any health needs or allergies.
  • Treat everyone with respect. I may end a session without refund if someone behaves in a threatening or very disruptive way.

10. Liability

I always use backup equipment and backup storage. Still, I am not liable for losses caused by things outside my control, such as technical failure, illness, natural disasters, venue rules or government measures. In that case, we look for a new date together, or I refund you, minus costs already made. I am not responsible for the work of other suppliers (venue, DJ, florist, etc.). You take part in sessions at your own risk, also at outdoor locations.

11. Privacy

I handle your personal data with care, following the GDPR (AVG). Read how in my Privacy Policy.

12. Law

These terms follow Dutch law. If we ever disagree and cannot solve it together, the court in The Hague decides.

13. Changes

I can update these terms. The version on this page is always the current one, and the version valid on the day you book applies to your booking.

14. Contact

Ka Monge Photography · Zoetermeer, the Netherlands · KVK 80885756
Email: info@kamonge.com · Phone: +31 6 2556 2579

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