Sharp Wildlife Terms & Conditions:
Our Complete Cancellation Policy, Terms & Conditions, and Image Licensing & Permissions Requirements
The Offical Sharp Wildlife Terms & Conditions
Content on this site is the property of Sean Sharp Photography LLC (operating as Sharp Wildlife) and associated creators. All photography is protected under U.S. and International Copyright Law.
1. Photography Copyright & Image Licensing
All visual content, including but not limited to photographs, videos, and digital assets found on this website and our associated social media channels, is protected under United States and International Copyright Laws.
Because our brand represents the combined expertise of two independent photographers, imagery is credited and owned as follows:
- Sean Sharp: Images credited to Sean Sharp or Sharp Wildlife Photography (Instagram/Facebook/TikTok: @sharpwildlifephotography) are the intellectual property of Sean Sharp Photography LLC.
- Laurie Feld: Images credited to Laurie Feld (Instagram/TikTok: @following.the.sun) are the intellectual property of Laurie Feld.
- Master Brand: General website assets and content on our master brand channels (Instagram: @sharp.wildlife) are managed by Sean Sharp Photography LLC.
Intellectual Property Notice
Ownership of all images remains strictly with the respective creators. Appearance of an image on this website or our social media channels does not constitute a release into the public domain.
- Unauthorized Use: Any unauthorized downloading, screen-capturing, reproduction, or redistribution of these images—including use for AI training models, commercial marketing, or social media “re-posting” without explicit credit—is strictly prohibited and subject to legal action.
- Respectful Sharing: We love sharing the wonder of wildlife. You are welcome to share links to our website or “share” our original social media posts via platform-native tools, provided that full credit is given to the respective photographer and/or Sharp Wildlife.
Licensing Requests
We offer professional licensing for editorial, commercial, and private use. Because every project is unique, we do not use “blanket” pricing. We prefer to handle requests personally to ensure the context of the usage aligns with our conservation values.
To request a licensing quote or high-resolution files from either Sean or Laurie, please contact: Sean Sharp | Sean@sharpwildlife.com
2. Tour Terms & Conditions
Booking a journey with Sharp Wildlife (a commercial operating brand of Sean Sharp Photography LLC) constitutes an agreement to the following terms. We strive to provide a seamless, expertly handled experience, and these terms ensure we can maintain the high standards of our small-group and bespoke tours.
Booking & Payment
- Confirmation: Your reservation is confirmed upon receipt of a 50% non-refundable deposit.
- Final Balance: The remaining balance is due 90 days prior to the tour start date. For bookings made within 90 days of departure, full payment is required at the time of booking.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Operating in extreme wilderness environments (backcountry Alaska, the Andes, etc.) requires significant advance logistics.
- Payments: All deposits and final payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Participant Cancellation: If you must cancel, we will make every effort to fill your spot. If successful, we will issue a refund minus an administrative fee. If the spot is not filled, all payments remain with the company.
- Mandatory Trip Insurance: To provide you with “calming confidence” against the unexpected, we require all participants to purchase comprehensive trip cancellation and interruption insurance. We recommend World Nomads or a similar high-authority provider.
The Nature of Wildlife Travel
- Wildlife Sightings: While we leverage years of experience to place you in the best locations at the best times, wildlife is unpredictable. Sharp Wildlife does not guarantee specific sightings or photographic results.
- Itinerary Flexibility: We reserve the right to modify itineraries due to weather, local conditions, or safety concerns. In the wild, our priority is always the safety of our guests and the respect of the species we photograph.
3. Health, Safety & Liability
- Participant Responsibility: Guests are responsible for ensuring they meet the physical requirements of the tour (as outlined in our specific tour dossiers).
- Assumption of Risk: Wildlife photography tours involve travel to remote areas. By booking, participants acknowledge the inherent risks of wilderness travel and voluntarily assume those risks.
- Liability Release: Sean Sharp Photography LLC (operating as Sharp Wildlife), its owners, and its guides are released from liability for personal injury, loss, or damage to personal equipment incurred during the tour.
The Terms & Conditions of Sharp Wildlife
Content on this site is the property of Sean Sharp Photography LLC (operating as Sharp Wildlife) and associated creators. All photography is protected under U.S. and International Copyright Law.
1. Tour Terms, Booking & Cancellation Policies
Booking & Payment Structure:
- Reservation Deposit: Your spot on an expedition is officially secured and confirmed upon receipt of a 50% non-refundable deposit.
- Final Balance: The remaining 50% balance is due exactly 90 days prior to the tour start date. For any reservations made within 90 days of departure, full payment is required at the time of booking.
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
- Participant Cancellation: If you must cancel your journey, please notify us immediately in writing. We will make every genuine effort to fill your vacated spot. If we are successful in filling your seat, we will issue a refund of your payments, minus a $500 administrative fee and any transactional processing fees. If the spot remains unfilled, all payments are retained by the company.
- Mandatory Trip Cancellation Insurance: To provide you with “calming confidence” against the unexpected, we require all participants to purchase comprehensive trip cancellation and interruption insurance. This coverage must be secured at the time of booking and should cover medical issues, family emergencies, and travel delays. We highly recommend World Nomads, Allianz, or a comparable high-authority provider.
- Recommended Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance: Because we operate in remote, expansive wilderness areas (such as backcountry Alaska or high-altitude South American ecosystems) where standard medical transport is unavailable, we strongly advise all guests to carry a dedicated medical evacuation policy, such as Global Rescue or Medjet.
2. Health, Safety, & The Unpredictable Wild
The Realistic Nature (Expectations) of Wilderness Travel:
- Wildlife Sightings: We leverage decades of field experience, biological tracking, and scout networks to position you at the ultimate viewing angles in the best possible light. However, wildlife is beautifully wild and unpredictable. Sharp Wildlife does not guarantee specific animal sightings, behaviors, or photographic outcomes.
- Itinerary Flexibility: The wild dictates the clock. We reserve the absolute right to modify itineraries, flight lines, boat routes, or camp locations due to weather shifts, safety factors, or local environmental conditions. In all decisions, the safety of our guests and the ethical treatment of the species we photograph remain our unyielding priorities.
- Assumption of Risk & Liability: Wilderness travel carries inherent physical exposures. By paying your deposit and booking a tour, you acknowledge these remote realities and expressly assume all associated risks. Prior to departure, all guests are required to sign and return our comprehensive Guest Safety Agreement & Release of Liability Form.
3. Photography Copyright & Image Licensing
All visual content, including but not limited to photographs, videos, and digital assets found on this website and our associated social media channels, is protected under United States and International Copyright Laws.
Strict Intellectual Property Notice: The display of any photograph, video, or asset on this website or our social media channels does not release that asset into the public domain.
Sharp Wildlife Independent Portfolio Ownership:
- Sean Sharp: All imagery credited to Sean Sharp or Sharp Wildlife Photography is the sole intellectual property of Sean Sharp Photography LLC.
- Laurie Feld: All imagery credited to Laurie Feld or Following the Sun is the sole intellectual property of Laurie Feld.
Wildlife Photography Tours | Sharp Wildlife - The Sharp Wildlife Master Brand Assets: Graphics, copy, and general design elements utilized across sharpwildlife.com and @sharp.wildlife channels are managed by Sean Sharp Photography LLC.
Intellectual Property Notice:
- Unauthorized Use: Any unauthorized downloading, screen-capturing, reproduction, or redistribution of these images—including use for AI training models, commercial marketing, or social media “re-posting” without explicit credit—is strictly prohibited and subject to legal action.
- Respectful Sharing: We love sharing the wonder of wildlife. You are welcome to share links to our website or “share” our original social media posts via platform-native tools, provided that full credit is given to the respective photographer and/or Sharp Wildlife.
Photography and Video Permissions & Licensing Requirements:
- Strict Intellectual Property Notice: The display of any photograph, video, or asset on this website or our social media channels does not release that asset into the public domain.
- Sharp Wildlife offers professional licensing for editorial, commercial, and private use. Because every project is unique, we do not use “blanket” pricing. We prefer to handle requests personally to ensure the context of the usage aligns with our conservation values.
- To discuss commercial rates, licensing rights, or to request high-resolution files, please contact: Sean Sharp | Hello@SharpWildlife.com