Session Agreement and Model Release
Copyright and Web Usage
Title(possession) of and copyright to all photos and products is owned by Amber Elliott Photography, including the negatives and or digital images created by Amber Elliott Photography. Please tag, like, and share the Facebook images. The images are copyrighted to Amber Elliott Photography, so please do not crop or alter them in any way. I also ask that you do NOT right-click save the images to your computer. The web files are specifically formatted for their respective sites with an extremely low resolution and the quality will further degrade with each save. Instead use the images as profile/cover photos, please either tag yourselves in the original uploaded images or wait to download the full resolution files included in your purchase.
If you require your images not posted online, please email me prior to the session to work out an arrangement.
All images remain property of Amber Elliott Photography. They are selected at the photographer's discretion. Unedited or Raw images will not be provided. Images may be used in present and future advertising, marketing, and portfolio work.
Planning for your Session Date
Getting ready for a photoshoot can be overwhelming. For general instructions on how to dress for you session, a helpful source is Pinterest Boards. Please avoid clothing with large logos, words, characters; instead, look for simple, nice clothing that compliments each other. Avoid matching each other (ie. everyone is wearing jeans and red shirt). Instead, put together outfits as though your were putting together a single outfit (the items all coordinate, but aren't the same).
You are welcome to bring along a few special props or heirloom items to use in your session. If you have things you'd like to bring, please make it noted in the above space. Please keep in mind that Amber Elliott Photography makes no guarantees that all items will be incorporated.
Refund Policy
The session fee is non-refundable. The purpose of the session fee is to secure the date and time of your session. Session prices will not be altered or discounted regarding children(s) mood, behavior, attitude or expressions. Please try to book your session time around your children and when you know is their best time of the day.
In the event that you (or I) are unsatisfied with the images due to unforseen weather, equipment failure, or photographer error, a retake may be warranted. Under normal circumstances, refunds are not given (due to services rendered). Retakes are generally not issued if you are unhappy with the imaged due to difficult or misbehaving children, subjects (or pets), poor wardrobe choice, or issues caused by lighting if my recommended time of day for the session is neglected. If you are unstatisfied with the images, please communicate the problem to me, as I will try whatever I can to make it right. I want you to be happy and love your images!
All images will be fully edited for white balance, exposure, lighting, background, and basic retouching flaws. For example if a family member has a temporary flaw (bruise, scratch etc) that you would like retouched, please let me know at the time of the session. If you request editing above and beyond my standard workflow, there is a $50/hour charge.
Gallery Process
You will receive a link with all your proofs approximately 1 week after your session date. Select your images you would like edited by simply "starring" them. Additional photos can be purchased for $10 each. Once you have created a favourites list be sure to notify me upon completion. Session turnaround is estimated at 2-3 weeks after I have received your session "picks". When your images are ready, an email link will be sent with your viewing gallery. Prints, canvas, and other art can be purchased through Amber Elliott Photography.
A downloading gallery will be made available and you simply follow the prompts to download your unwatermarked images. All images in the downloading gallery will be provided in both colour and black and white. You will also recieve a USB with all your edited images. To print your images, I recommend that you print through Amber Elliott Photography, as I use a professional lab. If you choose to print through a third-party, I cannot guarantee the quality of the prints and I am unable to troubleshoot through a print order.
Please make sure that you save your digital images securely. I do not keep client images indefinitley and may not be able to re-upload the gallery at a later date should something happen to your images. Should your gallery expire or you lose your images, there is a $50 charge to re-upload a client gallery.
Please note that although I do release low resolution digital files on USB and can be printed up to 5x7, I cannot guarantee quality of prints at non-approved locations (eg, Walmart, Costco, London Drugs etc.) Please feel free to contact me for approved printers or ask myself for print prices for professional printing through Amber Elliott Photography.
Tardiness
Clients that are late for any session may result in less shooting time and fewer images presented by photographer. Clients 30 minutes or later for session may result in the termination of your session, with no refund.
Payment Policies
A $100 deposit is due within 4 days of booking your appintment and is paid as a retainer to reserve your session date and time. This is non-refundable. Amber Elliott Photography holds the right to offer your session date to another client after the 4 days if your deposit fee has not been paid in full. The remaining balance will be due the day of your session or prior to. Session fees are non-refundable. Sessions located 20km or more outside of Lloydminster have an added cost of 55 cents per km.
Accepted payment by cash, cheque, credit card(in person only) and eTransfer to amber_elliottphotography@outlook.com.