This agreement is between the Client and JLVphotography.
1. Retainer and Payment. The Client shall make a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $50.00 for the Photographer to perform the services specified herein. Upon payment, Photographer will reserve the time and date agreed upon by both parties. The retainer fee will be applied to photography package price. The remaining payment for services shall be submitted to photographer at the time of the scheduled photoshoot. Any payment plan agreements agreed to by Photographer and Client shall be included as an addendum to this agreement. A late payment fee of $25 shall be applied to the late payment amount in accordance with the payment plan agreement. No products shall be delivered until the entire amount is paid in full.
2. Cancellation. If Client requests to amend or cancel this agreement 7 or more calendar days before the agreed upon photographic event date, the retainer shall be applied a mutually agreed upon reschedule date. If Client cancels, or fails to show, this agreement 7 or less calendar days before the agreed upon photographic event date, the retainer shall be forfeited.
3. Rescheduling/ Late Arrivals. In the event that the Client requests to reschedule a photographic event, the retainer shall be applied to a rescheduled event if notice is given at least 7 days prior to the schedule event. Reschedule must be within the same calendar year. Any Client that is late arriving to the event will have the amount of time late deducted from the time allotted for the event. Clients shall not be compensated for the time deducted from the event due to late arrival of the Client.
4. Completion Schedule. Galleries will be available for viewing no later than two weeks after photography session. Photographer will maintain communications about gallery progress in the event that this predicted deadline cannot be made. All prints and products are ordered through a professional print lab and delivery times can vary.
5. Deadlines. The Client shall be solely responsible for informing Photographer of any deadlines related to the production of the photographs. Photographer will make reasonable efforts to comply with the deadlines requested by the Client, provided that Client gives notice of the deadlines upon booking, and such deadlines are approved by the photographer. The Photographer shall not be held in breach of this contract if the Client fails to submit the deadlines in writing to the Photographer at the time of signing the agreement. In the absence of such agreement, no specific guarantee as to time for delivery shall be offered. Expedited fees of $50 shall be applied if an expedited time schedule is requested by Client and approved by the Photographer to meet any educational deadlines, including but not limited to Christmas cards, yearbook, etc.
6. Photographic Materials. All photographic materials, including but not limited to negatives, transparencies, proofs, and previews, shall be the exclusive property of the Photographer. All orders must be placed within the outlined schedules within this agreement. No products, including digital files, will be released until the agreed upon amount is paid in full per the payment schedule outlined in this agreement. These proofs shall be available for viewing by the Client within 3 weeks of the photographic event.
7. Artistic Rights. The Photographer retains the right of discretion in selecting the photographic materials released to the client. The Client shall receive a gallery of hand selected images (quantity dependent on length of session) to select from and shall not receive any photographic materials not presented to the Client.
8. Copyright and Reproductions. The Photographer shall own the copyright and exclusive rights to all images created and shall have the exclusive right to make reproductions for, including but not limited to, marketing materials, portfolio entries, sample products, editorial submissions and use, or for display within or on the Photographer’s website and/or studio. If the photographer uses the clients images for any reason, (marketing etc.), the clients name and personal information will remain anonymous. It is understood that any duplication or alteration of original images is strictly prohibited without the written permission of the Photographer. Alterations include, but are not limited to, application of filters, cropping, or modifications of any kind.
9. Client Usage. The Client shall only use the photographic prints, including digital files, in accordance with the permissions within this agreement. The Client’s prints are for personal use only and shall not be submitted to contests, reproduced for commercial use. Further, the Client shall not authorize reproductions by non-purchasers covered within this agreement. Additional prints and/or digital files may be purchased between third parties and the Photographer with the permission of the Client. Accordingly, if the Photographer provides a digital file print release, the Client must act in accordance with the release.
10. Social Media. The Client may share web/blog post links and social media albums through use of the share functions and dissemination of direct links. Client shall not copy, download, screen shot, or capture the photographs in any other fashion. It is recommended that the Client identify “JLVphotography” in the caption of all photographs uploaded to social media websites and profiles. If the photographer uses the clients images for marketing reasons on social media, the clients name and personal information shall remain anonymous. It is also recommended that when digital files are received: When uploading to a Facebook Social Media profile, the Client should "tag" the Photographer’s business page in the album of the uploaded files.
11. Photographs/Videography. The Client shall not engage in photography or videography during the course of the photographic event without the express written permission of the Photographer.
12. Adult Participation. If any of the subjects photographed are under the age of eighteen, then a parent and/or legal guardian, defined as an individual of eighteen years or older acting with legal rights over the minor, shall be the point of all communications and shall attend all photographic events and consultation sessions.
13. Specifically Requested Shots. The Client shall inform the Photographer at least 3 days prior to the arranged session date of specifically requested shots. Pinterest boards or other forms of inspiration are welcome and should be shared with the photographers. Photographer will do their best to capture the aspired shots but, can not guarantee the images will look exactly as seen online.
14. Creative Control. The Photographer retains creative control of the session. This control is including but not limited to the adjustment of hair, makeup, jewelry, clothing, and clothing straps. The Client shall request, at time of session, for any adjustments to clothing, hair and makeup to be made. Client will cooperate with Photographer and defer to Photographer’s professional judgment in all matters related to creative control. Client agrees that Photographer cannot guarantee any specific pose or photograph and that Photographer has the absolute discretion to refuse to create any specific photographic image.
15. Failure to Perform. If the Photographer is unable to perform this agreement due to illness, emergency, fire, casualty, strike, act of God or causes beyond the control of the Photographer, the Photographer and Client shall make every attempt to reschedule the session. If a reschedule is unable to be agreed upon, Photographer shall return the retainer to the client and shall have no further liability. Further, if the Photographer is unable to deliver photographic materials due to technological malfunctions, including but not limited to camera and processing, or otherwise lost or damaged without fault of the Photographer, liability shall be limited. In the event of this circumstance, the client has the opportunity to schedule a replacement session or all payments to be refunded.
16. Photographer’s Standard Price List. This agreement is based on the Photographer’s Standard Price List. This price list is adjusted periodically and future orders shall be charged at the prices in effect at the time when the order is placed.
17. Travel and Overage Fees. The Client shall pay 0.45 per mile outside 25 miles from the Zip code of 80526.
18. Arbitration. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration, administered in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, administered by a licensed Arbitrator in the jurisdiction closest to the Photographer’s office and the arbitration award may be entered for judgment in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may refuse to arbitrate when the dispute is for a sum less than $100. In no event shall an award in an arbitration initiated under this clause exceed the contracted price of the controversy in dispute.
19. Indemnification. The Photographer shall not be held accountable for any and all injury to client during the course of the photography session and the immediately surrounding events.
20. Miscellany. This Agreement incorporates the entire understanding of the parties. Any modifications of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.
21. Construction. The terms of this agreement shall be interpreted according to their fair meaning. No ambiguity shall be construed for or against either party.
22. Waivers. The waiver of any breach of this Contract shall not constitute a continuing waiver or a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or a different provision of this Contract.
