Janelle Louise Photography
Client Contract
Clients Name:_______________
Photography Location:_________________
Date of session:_________
Deposit $______
Travel fee $______
Location entrance fee $______
Total Cost $______
This is an agreement between _______(client) and Janelle Louise Photography (photographer) photographer agrees to photograph the client for ___hours and produce ___images as per package client has selected.
As of __/__, ____ ______________, hereafter referred to as “client” enters into the following agreement with Janelle Louise Photography, hereafter referred to as “photographer.” This contract constitutes the entire agreement between both parties and will apply to all future transactions.
The photographer will photograph the Client for up to __hours, starting at ____and ending at no later than ____. This time frame will be referred to as the session. The photographer will provide the client with access to the photos in accordance with the rest of the agreement.
Payment and Fees
-A 30% non-refundable retainer shall be paid upon booking. It goes towards the cost of the full shoot. The photographer will not reserve the session date and time until paid by the retainer in full. The retainer fee does not include images or products.
-Client must pay the rest of the full amount 7 days before the session date.
-If there are any costs/fees associated with the location the client has chosen for their session, you the client, will be responsible for those fees. The photographer will not guarantee or arrange any payment on any location. Photographer agrees to perform photography services within 30 miles of the photographer's residence. Any mileage above 60 miles round trip distance will be charged at $.67c per mile as part of the agreement.
Refunds and Liability
-Upon both parties signing this Agreement, and upon client furnishing the photographer with the agreed retainer, the photographer will reserve the session and time and will not make another reservation for the specified time frame. For this reason, all retainers are non-refundable if the session is cancelled or changed for any reason. One reschedule with the transfer of deposit is allowed one time. Any reschedules after that will require a new deposit. Fees once paid are non-refundable.
-If the photographer cannot perform this agreement in whole or in part due to circumstances outside of the parties control, such as sudden injury, illness, lost equipment, or natural disaster, then the photographer will return all retainers and fees to the client but shall have no further liability with respect to this agreement.
-If certain scenarios come up which are out of the photographer's control for ex: digital files getting lost, material unusable, camera malfunction etc, the photographer agrees to a full refund.
-The Photographer shall only be liable to the price of this agreement.
-Photographer is not responsible for any injuries inflicted upon any participating parties.
-Client will be responsible for their children and for themselves and release the photographer from any claims against their person or their business.
-If, in the opinion of the photographer, inclement weather or other adverse conditions prevent the creation of a photoshoot meeting the artistic standards of the photographer, photographer may elect to use alternate location or to reschedule the shoot.
Description of services
-Photographer will make a good faith effort to achieve client’s desired results. However, photographers will maintain ultimate discretion and control over the session. Clients desired results are limited by the terms of this agreement.
-Photographer will provide minimum or more images per package client has chosen.
-Photographer will choose and send images of their choosing via Pic-Time for best quality and download.
-The 2-4 week delivery time begins after payment is paid in full. Weddings and events are delivered within 6-8 weeks after payment is paid in full.
Photographer’s style & Discretion
Client understands and agrees that client is hiring photographer to perform photographers services in photographers own discretion and style. Client has no authority to control the manner in which the photographer takes photos. Client has no right to rescind this agreement in any way if client is not satisfied with photographer’s photography.
Archiving photographs
The photographer will archive digital files of all photos taken for the client up to three months. Photographer does not guarantee back up photographs or data after this time. Client is responsible for downloading all images in a timely manner.
Copyright Ownership
All photos taken by Janelle Louise Photography remain the sole, copyrighted, intellectual property of the photographer. Janelle Louise photography may reproduce, use and distribute the photos and images for any personal, business, marketing, studio purpose, advertising, competitions, website content, showcase or selling of photos.
Indemnification
The photographer shall be held harmless for any and all injury to the client during the course of the photography session and the immediately surrounding events.
Responsibilities and Expectations
The Photographer agrees to perform the services in a professional and respectful manner. Likewise, the client agrees to treat the Photographer with respect and courtesy. Any form of harassment, discrimination, or abusive behavior towards the Photographer will not be tolerated.
In the event of such behavior, the Photographer will notify the client immediately. If the behavior persists, the Photographer reserves the right to temporarily cease services or, if necessary, terminate the contract and leave the event. In such cases, the client will be responsible for full payment as outlined in this contract, and no refunds will be provided.
Logistics and Provisions
For events with a duration of six hours or longer, the Client agrees to provide meals for both the primary photographer and the second photographer. This ensures that the photographers can maintain their energy and focus to deliver the highest quality service.
Restrictions and Conditions
-Client shall not modify or otherwise alter photographer’s photographic materials.
-Re-use of your images should be those obtained by your photographer only. You may not screenshot, add filters, or in other respect change the art of the photographer.
-Client shall never distribute or make available for download or reproduction any photographers photos without written consent of photographer, unless the photos include photographers watermark.
-No sharing or reusing unedited photos.
By signing this contract you confirm you have read and agree with all terms and conditions.
Print name:____________
Signature : _______________ Date: _________
Photographers signature:
_______________
Date : _______________