Booked a shooting (pictures) in Miami - my trip was canceled
<p>On the 6th of september I booked a photoshoot in Miami (I am from germany), my trip was later canceled and I can't go to Miami Beach. I think you all know about Hurricane Irma...
My Photoshoot costs overall 2k and I already paid 500 upfront. The contract says that if I cancel the shoot the 500 dollars will be kept by the photographer. Which  I can understand, since he might lose other clients the same day.</p>

<p>However, do you think this is okay? I lost my complete flights to the U.S. and suffered already some k in money. 
The 500 dollars i paid were agreed by both sides, but it could be 300 or 600, we simply thought there will be no reason to not make the shooting. </p>

<p>If you need any more information, please let me know.</p>

<p>Legally this is perfectly ok: claim it on your travel insurance.</p>

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