MISCELLANEOUS MEDIA PHOTOGRAPHY CLIENT SESSION CONTRACT 2013
As of _______________, 2013, ____________________, hereafter referred to as Client, enters into the following agreement with Miscellaneous Media LLC , hereafter referred to as Photographer. The agreement constitutes the entire agreement between both parties and will apply to all future transactions. A. Creative Fee/Session Fee Client agrees to pay Photographer a retainer of $52.50 to secure their appointment date. This is a non-refundable retainer fee that goes toward your session fee. The remainder of your session fee is due at the completion of your session. The session fee includes the time and talent of the photographer, and an online ordering gallery of your images. An archival DVD of your images (the retouched images you view in your proofing gallery), as well as a variety of print products, are available for purchase. B. Reschedule Policies
G. Model Release We kindly ask all clients to sign the model release, or sign below, so that we may display your portraits on our website, blog, Facebook, or in advertising: X __________________________________________________ H. Liability The Photographer is not responsible for any injuries for any of the photographic parties. Clients will be responsible for their children and themselves, and release the photographer from any claims. I. Damage
If the client needs to reschedule, please give 24 hours notice and the fee will be held for 30 days so the client may reschedule at that time the $52.50 becomes the photographer’s. The Photographer reserves the right to reschedule due to illness, weather, equipment malfunction or other circumstances beyond their control.
The Photographer is not responsible for the damage of portraits after delivery. Client assumes full responsibility for the safety of their portraits.
C. Proofs
J. Archive
All proofs (the retouched images from your session, appropriate numbers listed on pricing guide) are available in a private gallery within 4 weeks of session date (unless otherwise noted in contract).
The Photographer keeps all digital images for 1 year. The Photographer is not responsible for loss or damage to the digital files due to circumstances beyond her control.
D. Images & Artistry
K. Courtesy
Photographer reserves the right to edit and will be the final authority on the images that will be offered for sale to the client. Client understands the photographer has creative license to edit images to their taste. Please be respectful of the artistry of your photographs. Requests for re-edits will not be granted. Client must discuss any specific editing concerns prior to signing the contract.
The Photographer will be the only photographer at any photo session(s) that are booked. No other professional cameras or videotaping is allowed. The photographer will not continue if there are other cameras or videotaping during the session.
E. Ordering
Due to the custom nature of photography, session fee, and print order, refunds are not granted.
Your online proofing gallery will be available for you for 6 weeks after your session date, and all orders must be placed within that time period. Prices for print and press products are guaranteed for those 6 weeks after your proofs are made available. After that, orders are subject to current pricing. There is a $50 gallery re-opening fee.
These terms are fully understood by both the photographer and the client. By sending your deposit and signing this contract you have verified that you have read the above stipulations and are in mutual agreement with the photographer.
F. Copyright
Clients name(s):________________________________________________
Miscellaneous Media LLC retains all copyrights to all images created during your session. A Print Release may be purchased (with DVD) to print portraits for your own personal use. The Print Release does not allow publication of your portraits (i.e entering in contests), selling or altering your images without the Photographers permission. Portraits may not be scanned, copied or reproduced in any way. Violating Copyright Laws is a Federal Offense.
Address: ______________________________________________________
L. Refunds
Phone and E-mail: _______________________________________________ Signature and Date: ______________________________________________
Photographer Signature and Date: _______________________________________________________________
Please make checks payable to: Miscellaneous Media LLC