2014 Portrait Contract

Hello Whimsies!

The contract below was created to ensure all clients know exactly what a photography session with Hint of Whimsy entails and to guarantee that client and studio expectations are met. Please read the entire contract carefully, digitally sign and submit prior to the start of your portrait session.

Do not hesitate to call with questions and thank you kindly for your business!
- aaron & ashley { hint of whimsy }

P.S. Click the link below to download a copy of the contract for your own records!

Downloadable Contract

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Email Address

SESSION TYPE

SESSION INFORMATION

The signing of this contract states the client’s understanding that it is their choice to participate in this session, and that the client will not hold studio responsible for any negative actions or feelings that may commence due to the images of this shoot. By submitting this contract, the client agrees to the terms, conditions, and timeline of the session, and the delivery of images and products. The client states that they are 18 years or older. If the client is not 18 years or older, it is understood that a parent or legal guardian is required to sign this contract as well.

DEPOSIT

This signed contract and 50% of the total package cost are required to book any session or package. The remainder of the package amount is due the day of the scheduled session, prior to the start of shooting. In the event of a canceled session this deposit is non-refundable. The studio reserves the right to refuse services/products if the payment arrangements have not been met unless prior arrangements have been made.

PAYMENT STIPULATIONS

There is a $25 fee for any returned checks. In the event of a previous returned check by client, studio reserves the right to refuse payment of checks in the future. Sessions, design progress and printed orders will not be commenced until payment has been received and processed in full.

SCHEDULE ARRANGEMENTS

All sessions will start at the scheduled time even if the client is tardy or unprepared. The session end time will remain the same. If additional time is needed, client will have the option to pay for additional time at an hourly rate. If more than one location is used in a single session, the travel time does count towards the total session time. The same applies for outfit changes. The client is responsible for providing any props or outfits that are to be used within the session. Studio will not be held responsible for additional sessions needed due to forgotten items. If client is late or more than fifteen minutes late without a phone call, Hint of Whimsy reserves the right to reschedule.

ADDITIONAL FEES

In the event that the client specifies a certain shoot location, the client is responsible for all fees involved such as access fees, parking, etc. Client is also responsible for arranging the location access and any permits/passes related to doing so. There are additional fees for the following: added time, additional outfit changes, or any products/prints/services not specified in the package purchased. There may be an additional charge of $50 per session for large parties. Additional fees may be assessed for the adding of more than one person within this portrait session. Minor retouching (fix major blemishes, tighter crops, and change in color filter) is included in session package with no additional cost, and final images will be presented fully edited. More involved requests are billed at $25.hr. You will be asked to confirm the additional rate before work is begun.

COOPERATION

Hint of Whimsy is not held responsible for behavior of parties involved with the shoot, with the exception of studio personnel. If the desired outcome of your session is jeopardized by the behaviors of parties involved with the exception of studio personnel, Hint of Whimsy cannot be held responsible. We understand children aged newborn-one year can be particularly difficult. We reserve the right to suggest session rescheduling if progress is not achieved within the first 15-20 minutes of session.

CLIENT USAGE & COPYRIGHT

The photographs produced by Hint of Whimsy are protected by Federal Copyright Law (all rights reserved) and may not be reproduced in any manner without explicit written permission. It is a breach of this contract to reproduce the images in any form unless rights were purchased within the package for those images. Client reserves the right to share images previously posted by photographer on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. It is a breach of this contract to crop/hide studio logo. To obtain copyright or ownership of session images, you must purchase or otherwise obtain a Copyright Release signed by the Hint of Whimsy. Images captured by the Hint of Whimsy cannot be published, sold for profit, or used within outside marketing materials without written permission from and compensation is provided before use.

STUDIO USAGE & COPYRIGHT

Client grants studio unrestricted usage rights and copyrights to use and publish photographs in any manner or medium. Client grants studio permission to use images taken within this session in samples, marketing materials, editorial, & online web presences, including but not limited to, website, social networks, blog, etc. Images may also be used in photographic competitions and for publication in which case the client will release all profits from images.

RE-SHOOT POLICY

In the event that Hint of Whimsy is required to reshoot the session without 5 days prior notice, the client will be responsible for an additional retainer deposit to secure that date. In the event that the weather conditions are not desirable for the shoot based on studio recommendations, the session will need to be rescheduled and the fee will be waived. Due to liability and equipment damages this decision will be at studio discretion. Limited studio space and lighting is available—client reserves the right to opt for indoor photography in the event that rescheduling is not an option. In the event that a reshoot has been scheduled due to the nature of the client appearance in the previous session, the client is held responsible for purchasing an additional package. In the event the client must cancel the contracted services, and balance is paid prior to the session, the photographer agrees to refund all money paid, excluding deposit fee.

LIMIT OF LIABILITY

In the unlikely event that the photographer is injured or becomes too ill to photograph the session, a reshoot will be scheduled for the next available time slot. Although care will be taken with digital files, the photographer limits any liability for loss, damage or failure to deliver photographs for any reason of photographers non-performance caused by any force or similar circumstances, illness, accident or any cause beyond their control. All images will be backed up and archived for a reasonable length of time. After one year, it is understood that images will continuously be kept in archives but photographer cannot be held liable for unexpected loss, damage or quality loss of session images.

PROOFING & ORDERING

An online gallery will be created and provided to you no later than four weeks following scheduled session. This gallery will be hosted for 30 days, please be prepared to place an order in that time. There will be a $25 charge to upload your gallery for additional time. Any design or image alteration will be emailed to you for confirmation. Orders will not be placed without your consent to print. Once images and products are approved and ordered, we bear no responsibility for errors found subsequently. In the event that an error is found after the proof has been approved and ordered, client will be responsible for 50% of the original order (including design fees) as well as the total cost of the re-printed order. All sales are final.

PRICING

Prices are subject to change at any time without client notification regarding printed products and services provided. This contract solidifies the package contents and price at the time of booking – this excludes pricing for printed products and design fees.

CREATIVE PRIVILEGE

By scheduling a session with our studio, you agree to the creative liberties and style Hint of Whimsy chooses to pursue. There are times in which an image needs a certain crop or a particular treatment. Hint of Whimsy will do our best to suit your tastes, but retains the freedom to take creative liberties in order to deliver the best possible image. Hint of Whimsy does offer stylized photography options. Upon request, we can help choose client clothing, accessories and session props. Clients looking to obtain the best possible images from their scheduled photography session, are simply asked to trust our judgments and suggestions to help ensure the desired results.

DIGITAL SIGNATURE

By signing this contract, I agree to all the terms and conditions. Any amendments made to this contract must be agreed upon by all parties involved, in writing.