1. Scope of Work: PHOTOGRAPHER and CLIENT are to arrive for the PHOTOSHOOT at the agreed time and location which will be confirmed 7 days prior to the photoshoot. A consultation must be scheduled and completed prior the session. During consultation, PHOTOGRAPHER and CLIENT will set the date and time for photo session.
2. Retainer and payment: Upon your signature, PHOTOGRAPHER will reserve the time and date agreed upon, and will not make other reservations for that time and date. The CLIENT shall make a non-refundable retainer of $99 from the 2025 Black Friday session fee Sale, to the PHOTOGRAPHER to perform the services specified of consultation, hair and makeup, and location of photo session. Photos are not included in retainer payment. Upon payment, PHOTOGRAPHER will reserve the time and date agreed upon by both parties exclusively for you. No services will be made until full payment is made. In the event that payment is dishonored after payment has been made, no photos shall be released until a substitute full payment is made and clear funds have been received. Photos and products are a separate purchase from the retainer payment.
3. Work Product: All photographs will be shot in digital format. Digital photos will be made available upon purchase on a private online gallery available for download no later than 2 weeks after the shoot date. Photos will be delivered as high-resolution JPEG files in an online gallery. RAW files will not be provided. When the online gallery is delivered, it shall remain open for 14 days from delivery date. Refunds will not be made once editing process begins but requests for changes will be honored. Additional photographs or changes to images shall be made within 14 days following delivery of the online gallery. Be advised that RAW files may be destroyed at any time after the online gallery has closed. The CLIENT may download images from the online gallery for personal use only. Downloaded images must not be reproduced in any form including for the purpose of being submitted to contests, reproduced for commercial use or in any other form other than as provided for in this agreement or with the express written license of the PHOTOGRAPHER. PHOTOGRAPHER is not liable for damage to client album that is not specified the day of client reveal. PHOTOGRAPHER will not be responsible for products purchased from photographer once delivered and items leave the photo studio with client. CLIENT will not hold photographer liable for delays in product delivery time due to manufacturing or manufacture delivery complications and issues that are out of the photographers control.
4. Rescheduling/Late Arrivals: 4.1 - In the event that the Client requests to reschedule its session on account of illness, emergency, act of God or any cause outside its control, the retainer will be applied to a rescheduled session provided that notice is given at least 7 days prior to the scheduled PHOTOSHOOT (or reasonable notice in the case of an emergency).
4.2 - Requests to reschedule by Clients for any reason other than a reason under clause 4.1 is at the discretion of PHOTOGRAPHER.
4.3 - A $150 rescheduling fee must be paid by the Client on making a rescheduling request within 7 days before photoshoot and PHOTOGRAPHER will be entitled to retain all amounts paid under this contract until the rescheduled PHOTOSHOOT.
4.4 - The rescheduled session must be within 2 months of the original session date (or a longer period as agreed by PHOTOGRAPHER and Client in writing) and is subject to the availability of PHOTOGRAPHER. Any Client that is late arriving to the session will have the remaining amount of time allotted for the session. All additional time beyond the scheduled end time will/ may be billed to the Client .
5. Cancellation: Upon signing this contract, PHOTOGRAPHER will reserve the time agreed-upon and will not make another reservation for the specific time frame. For this reason, all retainer fees are nonrefundable even if the date is changed or canceled for any reason other than the photographer initiating the cancellation.
5.1- REFUNDS: There will be no refunds including the non-refundable retainer/ experience fee, made after collection is chosen and editing process begins.
6. Indemnification: 6.1 - PHOTOGRAPHER and CLIENT agree that the PHOTOGRAPHER is under no obligation to capture any specific moment or pose or person(s) during the PHOTOSHOOT. The PHOTOGRAPHER is not responsible for compromised coverage due to causes beyond the control of the PHOTOGRAPHER including but not limited to obtrusive guests, lateness of the CLIENT or guests.
6.2 - If PHOTOGRAPHER is unable to perform the services in this contract due to illness, emergency, fire, casualty, strike, unsafe environment, threat, act of God or any cause outside its control: PHOTOGRAPHER will return in full all payments made by CLIENT to PHOTOGRAPHER in relation to this PHOTOSHOOT.
6.3 - If 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, the PHOTOGRAPHER will not be liable for any consequential loss arising from the non-delivery, and the liability of the Photographer to the Client should be limited to the repayment of amounts paid to the PHOTOGRAPHER under this Agreement.
6.4 - CLIENT understands and agrees that PHOTOGRAPHER is not required to maintain copies of the photos from this PHOTOSHOOT 14 days after the online gallery has been delivered to CLIENT if purchased.
6.5 – CLIENT agrees to indemnify and hold PHOTOGRAPHER harmless for any and all personal injury which may occur during the course of the photography session and the immediately surrounding PHOTOSHOOT (including any personal injury arising from or connected with any negligent act or omission on the part of PHOTOGRAPHER).
6.6 – CLIENT agrees to indemnify PHOTOGRAPHER and keep it harmless from and against all losses and claims, proceedings, action for damages, compensation, expenses, losses, legal costs (on an indemnity basis), contribution, indemnity or any other legal, equitable or statutory remedy arising from or in connection with this agreement.
6.7 – PHOTOGRAPHER retains the right of discretion in selecting the photographic materials released to the client. i.e non blurry and usable images for picking.
6.8 - The final post production and editing styles, effects, and overall look of the images are left to the discretion of the PHOTOGRAPHER.
6.9 CLIENT agrees that they are at least 18 years old. PHOTOGRAPHER reserves the right to terminate coverage and leave the location of the PHOTOSHOOT if the photographer experiences inappropriate, threatening, hostile or offensive behavior from anyone at the PHOTOSHOOT; or in the event that the safety of the photographer is in question. If PHOTOGRAPHER leaves the PHOTOSHOOT in accordance with this clause, PHOTOGRAPHER will not be liable to refund any amount to CLIENT, but will be obliged to provide CLIENT with photographs taken by PHOTOGRAPHER prior to PHOTOGRAPHER leaving the PHOTOSHOOT.
6.10 Client understands the nature of a boudoir photography session and that client will be asked to replicate sexually natured poses for the purpose of the photography session.
6.11 Client understands that if photographer is in a position where they feel unsafe or threatened, photographer reserves the right cancel the remainder of session.
6.12 Client and any invited guests may not use their cellphones or electronic device during session to capture photographs of client during session unless given permission to do so.
7. Timeline and Schedule: 7.1 The client agrees to confirm the schedule prior to the PHOTOSHOOT. Notification of any changes in schedule or location must be made in a timely manner and confirmation of receipt must be obtained from the PHOTOGRAPHER by the CLIENT.
8. Copyright and Model Release: 8.1 PHOTOGRAPHER shall own the copyright in all images created. Photographer 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 upon client's approval. CLIENT releases PHOTOGRAPHER from all claims and liability in relation to the photographs and any use by PHOTOGRAPHER which is consistent with this agreement.
8.2 If the PHOTOGRAPHER desires to make other commercial uses of the images to promote the commercial interests of any business other than the PHOTOGRAPHER’s own business, the PHOTOGRAPHER must not do so without first obtaining the written permission of the Client. It is understood that any duplication or alteration of original images is strictly prohibited without the written permission of the Photographer
9. Social Media and Personal Use License. In consideration of the payment of monies due under this agreement, PHOTOGRAPHER grants CLIENT a perpetual non-exclusive license to print or to reproduce images downloaded from the photo gallery or delivered by the PHOTOGRAPHER as follows:
1. CLIENT may share the web or high res photos delivered by the PHOTOGRAPHER on CLIENT’s personal and business social media account and credit/tag PHOTOGRAPHER is for discretion of CLIENT.
2. This license does not permit CLIENT to screenshot poor quality images, or edit or alter photos in any way, or to do any other act which would infringe PHOTOGRAPHER’S moral rights. 3. CLIENT may print web or high res photos delivered by the PHOTOGRAPHER or downloaded from the photo gallery for their personal use, and: a: must not sell, license, sub-license, transfer, or otherwise distribute the printed photos; b: must not use the printed photos for advertising or commercial purposes; and c: must not submit or enter the photos into any competition.
10. Pricing & Additional Products:
10.1 Services or merchandise not included in this initial contract will be sold at the current price when the order is placed. All prices are subject to change at any time without notice.