Policies

Change of date or venue: The Photographer must be notified immediately of any changes in schedule or location, at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled session. A confirmation of receipt must be sent back by the Photographer. It is the client’s responsibility to confirm all arrangements at least a week prior to the session.

The Photographer kindly asks that the Client get in touch with the Photographer 2 weeks prior to the session in order to touch base and go over any details necessary.

Retainer: A retainer is required for all sessions. This is a non- refundable retainer. In the event of cancellation, the retainer paid is non- refundable. It shall be liquidated for damages to the Photographer in the event of a cancellation, or breach of contract by the Clients. No date is reserved until a retainer is received. The retainer shall be applied towards the total cost of the service to be rendered. The balance of the complete package price must be paid before or on the day of session. If final payment is not received, the Photographer will not be expected to release images.

Cancellation: There shall be no refund of retainer after the signing of the Agreement and the reservation of the photography session date/ time. If the session is cancelled within two weeks of the date, the clients shall pay the balance of the contract due to the high probability that the Photographer will not be able to further book that date. Once a balance is paid, it is non- refundable. Any other arrangements shall be discussed between the Clients and the Photographer. All arrangements will be put in writing.

Failure to perform: The parties agree to cheerful cooperation and communication for the best possible result within the definition of the assignment. Due to the limited and subjective nature of the session, the Photographer cannot be held responsible for requested photographs not taken or missed, lack of coverage resulting from weather conditions, or schedule complications caused by but not limited to, anyone in or at the session, or location restrictions. The Photographer is not responsible for lost photo opportunities due to lateness of clients or other principles. The Photographer is not responsible for the lack of coverage due to weather conditions, scheduling complications due to lateness of individuals, rules and restrictions of venue. It is acknowledged that any lists submitted to the Photographer will be used for organizational purposes only and in no way represent photography that will actually be produced. The Photographer will do its best to fulfill all requests but can make no guarantees all images will be delivered. The Photographer is not responsible if key individuals fail to appear or cooperate during the photography session or for missed images due to details not revealed to the Photographer. Clients are responsible for location fees and permits.

Copyright: Title (possession) of and copyright to all products shall remain with the Photographer until the Clients have paid in full. All photos are copyrighted. The digital images (herein collectively the “images”) created by the Photographer remain the property of the Photographer. It is illegal to copy, scan, reproduce and/or alter images. Violators of this federal law will be subject to its civil and criminal penalties.

Permission is hereby granted to the Photographer to use any images created under the contract for professional samples, displays, internet website pages, advertising, contests and other purposes. The Photographer retains copyright to all images produced by the Photographer.

Creative License: Images are edited at the Photographer’s discretion and delivers prints may not include all images shot. The Photographer reserves the rights to edit and release only those images deemed creditable as professional in quality and within the photographer’s artistic standards.

Force majeure: If the Photographer cannot perform this Agreement due to fire, casualty, strike or other civil disturbances, Acts of god, including but not limited to road closures, severe traffic, thunder/ lightening, fire, terrorism,or other causes beyond the control of the parties, then the Photographer shall return the moneys paid by the Clients, less retainer fee and expenses, but shall have no further liability with respect to the Agreement. This limitation of liability shall also apply in the event that photographic materials are damaged, lost through camera malfunction, compact flash card malfunction, or otherwise lost or damaged without the fault on the part of the Photographer. The limit of liability for a partial loss of originals shall be prorated amount of the exposures lost based on the percentage of numbers of originals.

Returned checks: Returned checks are subject to a $50 returned check fee. Client assumes responsibility for any and all collection costs and legal fees incurred by the Photographer in the event that enforcement of this contract becomes necessary. All legal action shall be taken appropriately.