Return and Refund Policy
English Version:
Return and Refund Policy
Non-Custom Print-to-Order and Standard Artwork: Under EU law, you have the right to return non-custom print-to-order items or standard artwork within 14 days of receipt for a full refund, without giving a reason. Please contact us to initiate a return. You are responsible for return shipping costs unless the item is faulty or not as described.
Custom or Personalized Print-to-Order Artwork: Custom-made or personalized print-to-order items (e.g., prints with specific sizes, finishes, or framing) are exempt from the 14-day withdrawal right under the EU Consumer Rights Directive. Returns are not accepted unless the item is faulty or not as described.
Faulty Artwork: All artwork, including print-to-order items, is covered by a 2-year legal guarantee. If your item is defective or not as advertised, contact us within 2 years of receipt for a repair, replacement, or refund.
Withdrawal Form: A model withdrawal form is available upon request or at JosephHubbardPhotography.com.
Please review our full Return and Refund Policy at JosephHubbardPhotography.com for details on returns, refunds, and your rights under EU consumer law.
German Version (Rückgabe- und Erstattungsrichtlinie):
Nicht-individuelle Print-on-Demand- und Standardkunstwerke: Nach EU-Recht haben Sie das Recht, nicht-individuelle Print-on-Demand-Artikel oder Standardkunstwerke innerhalb von 14 Tagen nach Erhalt ohne Angabe von Gründen zurückzugeben und eine vollständige Rückerstattung zu erhalten. Bitte kontaktieren Sie uns, um eine Rücksendung einzuleiten. Die Kosten für die Rücksendung tragen Sie, es sei denn, der Artikel ist fehlerhaft oder entspricht nicht der Beschreibung.
Individuelle oder personalisierte Print-on-Demand-Kunstwerke: Maßgefertigte oder personalisierte Print-on-Demand-Artikel (z.B. Drucke mit spezifischen Größen, Oberflächen oder Rahmen) sind gemäß der EU-Verbraucherrechterichtlinie vom 14-tägigen Widerrufsrecht ausgeschlossen. Rückgaben werden nicht akzeptiert, es sei denn, der Artikel ist fehlerhaft oder entspricht nicht der Beschreibung.
Fehlerhafte Kunstwerke: Alle Kunstwerke, einschließlich Print-on-Demand-Artikel, sind durch eine gesetzliche Gewährleistung von 2 Jahren abgedeckt. Wenn Ihr Artikel defekt ist oder nicht der Beschreibung entspricht, kontaktieren Sie uns innerhalb von 2 Jahren nach Erhalt für eine Reparatur, einen Ersatz oder eine Rückerstattung.
Widerrufsformular: Ein Muster-Widerrufsformular ist auf Anfrage oder unter JosephHubbardPhotography.com verfügbar.
Bitte lesen Sie unsere vollständige Rückgabe- und Erstattungsrichtlinie auf JosephHubbardPhotography.com, um Details zu Rücksendungen, Erstattungen und Ihren Rechten gemäß EU-Verbraucherrecht zu erfahren.
Joseph Hubbard Photography
Registered Number: DE453944229
Address: Im Hopfengarten 14, 63628 Bad Soden Salmünster, Germany
Email: customersupport@hubbard.art
A little about me
I am a fine-art wildlife and documentary photographer based in Germany, working as an independent artist with a focus on ethical field practice and environmental storytelling.
My work is built on patience, repetition, and long-term observation. Rather than pursuing staged or high-volume imagery, I return to the same landscapes over time — observing seasonal shifts, light, and animal behavior until an image develops naturally. The process remains deliberate and minimally invasive, guided by respect for wildlife and the integrity of place.
Following medical retirement from the United States Army in 2014, photography became a structured way to stay connected to the natural world. Working independently and within defined limits shaped a quieter, more focused approach — fewer outings, greater attention, and stronger narrative cohesion.
The work centers on coexistence, habitat change, and the subtle tension between human presence and natural systems. Each body of work evolves over time, forming an ongoing visual study rather than a collection of isolated moments.
Finished photographs are presented as archival fine-art prints and are available for editorial, conservation, and documentary licensing.
Nature remains both subject and framework — where observation leads to clarity, and patience becomes part of the work itself.
My Approach
The way I work is simple.
I don’t stage wildlife. I don’t push closer for the sake of impact. I allow space — for animals, for landscapes, and for the moment to unfold on its own terms.
I work at ethical distances and avoid practices that alter natural behavior. Natural light is my preference, and my physical footprint in sensitive areas is kept minimal. Permissions, landowners, and regional regulations are respected as part of the responsibility that comes with documenting these places.
I’m not interested in collecting images.
I’m interested in understanding what I’m witnessing and sharing it with others.
Most of my work develops slowly — through return visits, observation, and restraint. The image comes last. The process comes first.
