Engagement Sessions
1-2 hours - $450
Please read this contract carefully. By signing below, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The COMPANY is not responsible for compromised coverage due to causes beyond the control of the COMPANY including but not limited to lateness of the CLIENT, weather conditions, incorrect addresses provided to the COMPANY, or restrictions of the locations. The COMPANY is not responsible for backgrounds or lighting conditions which may negatively impact or restrict the photo coverage. The COMPANY will suggest a reschedule if the conditions are adverse to quality photography.
VENUE AND LOCATION LIMITATIONS: The COMPANY is limited by the rules and guidelines of the location(s) and site management. The CLIENT agrees to accept the technical results of their imposition on the COMPANY. Negotiation with the officials for moderation of guidelines is the CLIENT's responsibility; the COMPANY will offer technical recommendations only.
PERMITS: The CLIENT is responsible for acquiring all permits and necessary permission for all locations on which the COMPANY will be performing services.
IMAGES and COPYRIGHTS: The photographs produced by the COMPANY are protected by Copyright Act and may not be reproduced in any manner without the COMPANY's explicitly written permission. If the CLIENT has purchased digital files from the COMPANY, upon final payment by the CLIENT, limited copyright ownership, including printing rights, of the resulting images will be transferred to the CLIENT. The COMPANY grants the CLIENT permission to share the images on social networking websites, with family and friends, and on vendor websites as long as the images remain unaltered and textual credit is explicitly given to the COMPANY. The CLIENT must obtain written permission from the COMPANY prior to publishing or selling the photographs.
MODEL RELEASE: The CLIENT hereby assigns the COMPANY the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs of the CLIENT or in which the CLIENT may be included, for editorial, trade, advertising, educational and any other purpose and in any manner and medium; to alter the same without restriction; and to copyright the same without restriction. The CLIENT releases all claim to profits that may arise from use of images. If the model is a minor, the CLIENT agrees that they are the parent/guardian of the minor. This is only applicable if you have selected YES to the checkboxes above regarding use of images on Facebook, Instagram, and COMPANY website.
LIMIT OF LIABILITY: In the unlikely event that digital files have been lost, stolen, or destroyed for reasons beyond the COMPANY's control, including but not limited to camera, hard drive, or equipment malfunction, the COMPANY liability is limited to the return of all payments received for the EVENT(S). The limit of liability for a partial loss of originals shall be a prorated amount of the exposures lost based on the percentage of total number of originals. The COMPANY is not liable for the loss of images beyond the lesser of the final delivery of all products included in the package or one year.
CAPTURE AND DELIVERY: The COMPANY is not liable to deliver every image taken at the event. The determination of images delivered to the CLIENT is left to the discretion of the COMPANY. The COMPANY will deliver proof images within 3 weeks of the session.
POST PRODUCTION AND EDITING: The final post-production and editing styles, effects, and overall look of the images are left to the discretion of the COMPANY.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE: A non-refundable retainer fee is due at the time of signing of agreement in the amount of $100.00. The remaining balance is payable in full at the time of the session. In the event the CLIENT fails to remit payment as specified, the COMPANY shall have the right to immediately terminate this agreement with no further obligation, retain any monies already paid, and not attend the EVENT(S).
PRICING: Services or merchandise not included in this initial contract will be sold at the current price when the order is placed. All prices are subject to change at any time without notice.
I have read and understood the terms above. I hereby agree to the terms of this agreement.