CONTRACT FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES
It is understood that photography by FRAU PHOTOGRAPHY is the exclusive, official photographer retained to perform photographic services requested on this contract.
Photographer reserves the right to use RAW images, edited images and/or reproductions for advertising, display, publication to use on the web, Facebook, and Instagram.
Payment
The charges in this contract are based on Photographer’s standard price list as listed on Photographer’s website. This price is adjusted periodically and future orders shall be charged at the prices in effect at the time the order is placed.
Client shall give a 50% deposit and the remaining amount of the booking shall be paid on the day of the session.
If Client is using a VAT form, the balance amount will be adjusted to reflect deducted VAT of the total session amount and is due in cash at the date of the session.
No part of any order, including previews, will be delivered until the balance, due the day of the session, is paid in full.
Client understands that photo sessions are for immediate family members only and acknowledges that extended family sessions as well as additional locations are subject to extra charge unless specified otherwise.
Session
Photographer’s preferred session time is at sunrise or sunset for ideal lighting conditions. Photographer understands Client may need to schedule outside of those times. Client understands this will impact lighting conditions. Client understands that Photographer cannot control the weather or guarantee visibility of mountains. Client agrees to be mindful of scheduled session time. Arriving late to a session will impact lighting conditions. Photographer reserves the right to reschedule or abbreviate session if Client is unable to arrive at designated time. Client shall assist and cooperate with Photographer in obtaining desired photographs. Photographer shall not be responsible for photographs not taken as a result of Client’s failure to provide reasonable assistance or cooperation. Client acknowledges Photographer’s main focus is documenting lifestyle sessions and does not offer exclusively posed photographs. Client will be respectful to Photographer and all parties being photographed. Photographer has the right to end the session, without refund, if there is lack of cooperation or respect. Client will not hold Photographer or the owner of the property liable for any injury that may occur during the session.
Editing and Post Production
Photographer is not responsible for Client’s choice of wardrobe and is not obligated to edit photos based on clothing or cosmetic decisions made by the Client. Photographer is not responsible for backgrounds or lighting conditions which may negatively impact the photo coverage.
Original photographs are not included, only edits of high-resolution digital photographs as specified on Photographer’s website. Photographer retains the right to edit the photographs and omit any image. It is understood that Photographer will not deliver every exposure taken. Client is familiar with Photographer’s portfolio and agrees to abide by Photographer’s editing decisions.
Client will receive photos on digital download drive with print release for personal use. Digital download includes images for printing. Completion of processing and edits of a standard photography session may take two (2) weeks for delivery.
Client is responsible for making a backup of all photos from the digital download.
Photographer will make every attempt to keep archival copies of photos but does not guarantee that they will be retained indefinitely.
Notice of Copyright
It is illegal to copy or reproduce photographs without Photographer’s permission.
Photographer retains copyright to the photographs. Printing and/or distribution rights granted as noted below.
This contract incorporates the entire understanding of the parties. Modification to this Contract must be in writing and signed by both parties.
Client may reproduce the files in any way for personal use only. Additional copies may be purchased for a fee. Client may not edit the photographs in any way. This includes, but is not limited to removal of watermarks, cropping, or using filters. Printed photograph quality will depend on where photographs are printed. Client may print images at the professional photo lab of choice.
Files downloaded with “web” in the name are resized and sharpened for web viewing (i.e. Facebook, Flickr, Blogger). Client should not print these files. These files should be used on the Internet (web, Facebook, e-mail, etc.).
Rescheduling
Photographer understands weather, illness, or other reasons may cause Client to reschedule a session. Client will not be charged a penalty rescheduling a session provided at least a 24 hours notice is given. Photographer may reschedule the session in case of severe weather to the next available date. In case of severe weather Photographer will refund deposit if Client is unavailable to reschedule.
Cancellation by Client
If Client cancels their session six (6) months or more before the scheduled session date, the deposit will be fully refunded within 3 business days.
If Client cancels their session less than six (6) months before the scheduled session date, the deposit will be non-refundable.
Travel
Travel within the area is included in the session fee. A travel fee for sessions outside of the greater Garmisch-Partenkirchen area may be added to the cost of the contract. Travel fees are based on hourly travel time to and from the location and may change as necessary. All travel fees must be prepaid.
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