TERMS AND CONDITIONS / AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES
1. It is understood this Studio/Photographer is the exclusive official photographer retained to perform the photographic services requested on this Contract.
2. Studio/Photographer may substitute another photographer to take the photographs in the event of Studio/Photographer’s illness or of scheduling conflicts. In the event of such substitution, Studio/Photographer warrants that the photographer taking the photographs shall be a competent professional.
3. No part of any order, including previews, will be delivered until the balance is paid in full.
4. Large projects require a consultation fee of $100 minimum & will be applied to project total rate.
5. Long distance sessions will require Flight/Stay/Transportation/Meal coverage. All will be based on Photographer's preference. If Photographer needs assistance, assistant will be covered by client as well.
6. The Studio/Photographer reserves the right to use images created under this contract for any advertising, display, publication, or any other lawful purpose. The Client signing this contract warrants that he or she has actual authority to agree to the use of the likeness of all persons included in the portrait in any lawful manner and shall indemnify and defend the Studio/Photographer in the event of litigation arising out of such use. Negatives, digital files and previews remain the exclusive property of this Studio/Photographer.
7. Upon agreement, the Studio/Photographer shall reserve the time and date agreed upon. All sitting fees and deposits are non-refundable, even if the portrait is rescheduled or canceled for any reason.
8. Photographer gives estimated date of Wedding Package delivery. Packages can take up to 3 months to be delivered.
9. Cancellations and reschedules are no charge provided they are done 72 hours in advance of the scheduled shoot/date time.
10. Within the 72 hour window of your session, a cancellation/reschedule is $175.00 - Cancellations within the 24 hour window requires balance to be paid in full. Only 1 reschedule per booking.
11. If, in the opinion of the photographer, inclement weather or other adverse conditions prevent the creation of a portrait meeting the artistic standards of the studio/photographer, photographer may elect to use an alternate location or to reschedule the portraits.
12. If the Studio/Photographer cannot perform this Contract due to fire or other casualty, strike, act of God, or due to Photographer’s illness or emergency, then the Photographer shall return any deposit or sitting fee to the Client but shall have no further liability with respect to the Contract. This limitation on liability shall also apply in the event that photographic materials are damaged in processing, lost through camera or media malfunction, lost in the mail, or otherwise lost or damaged without fault on the part of the Photographer. In the event the Studio/Photographer fails to perform for any other reason, the Studio/Photographer shall not be liable for any amount in excess of the retail value of the Client’s order.
13. Client is aware that color dyes in photography may fade or discolor over time due to the inherent qualities of dyes, and Client releases Photographer from any liability for any claims whatsoever based upon fading or discoloration due to such inherent qualities.
14.NOTICE OF COPYRIGHT: It is ILLEGAL to copy or reproduce these photographs or videos elsewhere without Studio’s/Photographer’s permission, and violators of this Federal Law will be subject to its civil and criminal penalties.
15. This Contract incorporates the entire understanding of the parties. Any modifications of this Contract must be in writing and signed by both parties.
