Policy Contract
Terms
Payment Schedule
The client is responsible for paying 100% of their session before the shoot begins. No Exceptions.
Client agrees to pay Photographer a 25% retainer at the time of booking to secure their appointment date and time. This is a non-refundable retainer fee that goes toward your session. The balance is due at the time of the session. The session fee covers the time and talent of the photographer.
Reschedule Policy
To reschedule a booking the notice must be made 48-72 hours by calling before the canceled session. The retainer fee can be credited towards a future session IF the client reschedules by calling within 48-72 hours of the said session and re-booking at a mutually agreed-upon date and time. No Exceptions.
Cancellations
The client reserves the right to cancel up to 72 hours prior to the scheduled session. However, if the cancellation is after the allotted timeframe, the client will forfeit the reimbursement.
Late Fees
There is a 10-minute grace period. After 10 minutes you must pay a late fee of $25. All Appointments are Canceled after being 20mins late.
No Show Policy
If a no-show occurs, the client must pay a $50 no-show fee to book a future session, along with the new session's retainer fee.
Refund Policy
There are no refunds on any services rendered. The client will be assumed to have accepted the Goods and services unconditionally. There is also a non-refundable retainer fee due at the time of booking.
In the condition that there are any discrepancies regarding the edited images, two (2) modifications will be allowed.
However, there will be no refunds issued.
Reshoots
Re-shoots are determined at the discretion of the Photographer. Due to bad weather issues, you will have the ability to reschedule through the photographer. Re-shoots and refunds will not be given for poor choices of clothing, the performance of the client, make-up, hair, or not following the recommendations of the Photographer.
Client Cooperation
It is very important to have the cooperation of all subjects during a photo session; the Photographer is not responsible for uncooperative or disruptive subjects. He will work to the best of his abilities to redirect uncooperative or disruptive behavior but retains the right to end the session even if the time frame has not been met if the subjects continue to be uncooperative or disruptive. The client understands it is their responsibility to manage the behavior of the subjects in the photo session and will not hold the Photographer liable for shots or missed poses due to a session ending early.
Client Responsibility
Clients are responsible for arriving with their hair and make-up done to their satisfaction. Clothing should also be in good condition as well. Please see what editing/retouching includes.
Inclement Weather & Unsafe Location
If in the opinion of the Photographer, weather or other adverse conditions pose a safety threat to the Client and/or Photographer, the Photographer may elect to use an alternate location or to reschedule the session.
Liability
If the Photographer cannot perform this Agreement in whole or in part due to an Act of God, fire, Photographer's illness, or other casualty or cause beyond the control of the parties, the Photographer shall return the retainer to Client and shall have no further liability with respect to this Agreement. This limitation on liability shall also apply in the event that photographic materials are damaged in processing, lost through camera malfunction, lost in the shipping or mailing process, or otherwise lost or damaged without fault of the Photographer.
Client agrees to indemnify and hold Photographer harmless for any liability, damage, or loss related to technological failure. Cameras, lenses, hard drives, and memory cards are all subject to possible technical failure, and while the Photographer will take reasonable steps to prevent such data loss, he is not liable for any loss of data due to technical failure.
The photographer is not responsible for any injuries inflicted upon any participating parties. Client(s) will be responsible for their children and for themselves and release the photographer from any claims against their person or their business.
Termination
The contract ends immediately 72 hours after all goods are delivered. If one of the parties chooses to end the contract prior to project completion, the client is responsible for paying for all work and costs incurred up until that date.
Image Policy
All RAW images will be uploaded into the client gallery 72 hours after the session. Depending upon the session selected clients will choose their images to be retouched.
Final edited/retouched images can be downloaded from the client gallery. Images will be removed from the client gallery after 5 days.
If in the event of images need to be reposted back into the client gallery for downloading there will be a fee of $25.
The turnaround time on final images is 7-10 business days, (business days do not include the weekend), unless discussed otherwise.
For a $20-$45 fee, edited and retouched images can be uploaded within a 72-hour turnaround time from the end of the session.
Editing & Retouching
Basic retouching and creative editing of images, as determined by the Photographer, and images (amount depending on session) to be stored through the photographer's website via an online gallery. Additional editing is available at an additional expense to be determined by the Photographer and the Photographer reserves the right to refuse additional editing requests. Images are edited at the photographer’s discretion, and final images will not include all images shot. The photographer reserves the creative right to edit and release only those deemed creditable as professional in quality and within the photographer’s artistic standards.
Description of Post-Production:
Edits include cropping, lighting/ exposure and color temperature, softening skin, as well as adding my own "signature' touches to the images.
Retouching includes removing blemishes (acne, lipstick stain on clothing, scars), brightening teeth, smoothing skin, or removing an unsightly wire (i.e. minor stray hair or clothing tag showing), and backdrop clean up.
Due Date
Final payments must be received before the start of service.
Signatures
This contract may be signed electronically when booking for session.