Family Session Contract
1.5-2 hour session
Styling + wardrobe assistance (optional)
40+ high resolution professionally processed images
Access to online gallery connected with a professional printing lab
$325
COVID NOTICE*
Client is hereby notified and agrees that:
The conduct and performance of the services being provided by the Photographer are subject to those rules in place at the time the photography services are to be performed.
Based upon the scope of the social distancing restrictions in place at the time of the photography services, certain aspects of the photographer/client interaction may be altered by necessity.
Client and all members of Client’s party agree to abide by the social distancing measures in force at the time of their session or event. Client and members of Client’s party explicitly agree and understand that failure to adhere to such social distancing measures places them at increased risk of COVID-19 exposure or transmission.
WAIVER:
Client and members of Client’s party assume all risks associated with potential COVID-19 transmission or exposure in relation to the photography services being provided and accept sole responsibility for an illness, injury, damages, claims or expense arising therefrom regardless of the identity of the person alleged to be at fault for such transmission or exposure.
As consideration for this waiver, Photographer agrees to waive any liability or claim against Client or members of Client’s party for COVID-19 transmission or exposure.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Waivers contained in this Notice and Waiver shall not be interpreted to prohibit actions or claims against persons who knowingly participate in the photography services while exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms or who knowingly participate while having an active COVID-19 infection.
MODEL RELEASE
I grant to the photographer, Kiara Love, the right to take photographs of myself, and family members as deemed fit by the photographer. I authorize the photographer, its assigns and transferees to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically. I agree that the photographer may use such photographs of me with or without my name and for any lawful purpose; including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising and web content.
IMAGE DELIVERY
Images will be available approximately 3 weeks after your session and will be presented to you in a private online gallery and print store. The gallery will be live for 3 months and you will be contacted by email when it it viewable.
RETAINER & PAYMENT
A retainer fee of 25% of the selected photography package is due at the time of booking to reserve your session. The retainer fee is non-refundable. Upon payment, the photographer will reserve the time and date agreed upon by both parties. Prices are non-negotiable and services are only guaranteed once the retainer has been paid. The photographer reserves the right to offer your session date to another client after 48 hours if your retainer fee has not been paid in full. The remaining balance is due 5 days before the event date. Payment can be made via cash, check, or through Paypal.
REFUNDS
If your digital images are damaged or lost prior to viewing your gallery for any reason by the photographer, only then will your retainer fee will be refunded in full. No refunds will be given for dissatisfaction with your images. Print products may not be returned for any reason other than damage or error on the part of the photographer at time of delivery. If your product is damaged on the part of the photographer, it will be exchanged and re-ordered for the same product, undamaged. If your product includes error by the photographer, your product will be exchanged and re-ordered for the same product, error free. There are no refunds or exchanges on any digital products. No refund will be given due to lack of subject cooperation.
*COVID-19 Policy Exemption
Refund policy changes for cancellations outside of client and/or photographer’s control due to the following COVID-19 related reasons:
Client(s) have tested positive for COVID-19
Photographer has tested positive for COVID-19
Prior to administering a full refund for cancellation due to COVID-19 related reasons, the photographer will communicate with client to apply retainer and any payments made towards a mutually agreed upon reschedule date. If a date cannot be agreed upon, a full refund will be administered.
COPYRIGHT & REPRODUCTION
The Photographer shall own the copyright in 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, blog, facebook pages, and/or studio. It is understood that any duplication or alteration of original images is strictly prohibited without the written permission of the Photographer.
CLIENT'S USAGE
The Client shall only use the images, including digital files, in accordance with the permissions within this agreement. The Client’s images are for personal use only and shall not be submitted to contests, reproduced for commercial use or authorize any reproductions by parties other than the Photographer. If the Photographer provides a digital file print release, the Client must act in accordance with the release.
TARDINESS
Tardiness on the client's part may result in reduced shooting time, which may result in less images presented by the photographer. The photographer cannot guarantee a time extension.
WEATHER POLICY
In the event of bad weather conditions it will be at the photographer's discretion to cancel the scheduled photography session. The photographer will contact the client and the session will be rescheduled for another date. If a client selects to proceed with the scheduled session instead of selecting another date and rain, etc. limits the time and/or images that were able to be captured, the client will be charged $50.00 to reschedule or shoot additional photos. Refunds will not be made for inclement weather.
CANCELLATION
If clients requests to reschedule, the retainer shall be applied to a mutually agreed upon rescheduled date, however it is not guaranteed that the requested reschedule date will be available. Cancellation within Cancellation made less than 24 hours of the scheduled event or failure to show-up will result in all payments being forfeited.
*COVID-19 Policy Exemption
Refund policy changes for cancellations outside of client and/or photographer’s control due to the following COVID-19 related reasons:
Event venue closure due to state orders
Client(s) have tested positive for COVID-19
Photographer has tested positive for COVID-19
Prior to administering a full refund for cancellation due to COVID-19 related reasons, the photographer will communicate with client to apply retainer and any payments made towards a mutually agreed upon reschedule date. If a date cannot be agreed upon, a full refund will be administered.
LIABILITY
The Photographer's entire liability to the Client, above named models, or other companions for claim, loss, or injury arising from the photographer’s performance or negligence is limited to a refund to the Client in the amount paid for services. 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. The Photographer reserves the right to cancel this contract for any reason, including conflict of interest.