Basic Policy Information interchangeable for Wedding and Portrait style sessions.
Deposit:
For all bookings, I do require a 25% non-refundable retainer due within 7 days of your in-person consultation. (Payable via cash, Venmo, Apple Pay, Facebook Messenger, Check or Credit Card {3.5% Sale Activity Fee}) This is to ensure your date is held. Another 25% nonrefundable retainer is due 30 days prior to wedding date.
The remainder of the payment (50% of initial price) is due upon delivery of your edited photos after the event (4-9 weeks). Once a balance is paid, it is non-refundable. Any other arrangements shall be discussed between the Clients and the Photographer. This way you won't have to scramble at the event to try and get me paid. You can just relax and let me take care of everything. I require up to 6 weeks of editing time for most large events.
For all bookings, I do require a 25% non-refundable retainer due within 7 days of your in-person consultation. (Payable via cash, Venmo, Apple Pay, Facebook Messenger, Check or Credit Card {3.5% Sale Activity Fee}) This is to ensure your date is held. Another 25% nonrefundable retainer is due 30 days prior to wedding date.
The remainder of the payment (50% of initial price) is due upon delivery of your edited photos after the event (4-9 weeks). Once a balance is paid, it is non-refundable. Any other arrangements shall be discussed between the Clients and the Photographer. This way you won't have to scramble at the event to try and get me paid. You can just relax and let me take care of everything. I require up to 6 weeks of editing time for most large events.
Photo Rights:
I give you all the best images including all editing, but I do not supply actual prints in the outlined price unless specified. I work with an amazing printing lab that can print any photos, albums, canvases, photo boxes, text and such at an additional affordable cost. You will have the rights to photos for your personal use, printing and posting on social media sites. I retain all rights as the photographer to use to display tasteful photos on my websites for promotional use, submitting to publications and for print. You will receive your photos on a flash drive in JPEG format or via Dropbox link digitally.
I give you all the best images including all editing, but I do not supply actual prints in the outlined price unless specified. I work with an amazing printing lab that can print any photos, albums, canvases, photo boxes, text and such at an additional affordable cost. You will have the rights to photos for your personal use, printing and posting on social media sites. I retain all rights as the photographer to use to display tasteful photos on my websites for promotional use, submitting to publications and for print. You will receive your photos on a flash drive in JPEG format or via Dropbox link digitally.
My "working style":
I like to get every shot possible from the best angles which means I may seem "in the way" at times. I like to take charge and take a visible presence to get the best shots. I will never actually be in the way of any ceremony proceedings. I like to get natural shots that show the meaning behind the event with posed and un-posed subjects. This means that you do not have to strike a pose or be looking at the camera all the time. I prefer to get candid shots, but when I feel I need a certain look, I will give guided gentle direction.
I like to get every shot possible from the best angles which means I may seem "in the way" at times. I like to take charge and take a visible presence to get the best shots. I will never actually be in the way of any ceremony proceedings. I like to get natural shots that show the meaning behind the event with posed and un-posed subjects. This means that you do not have to strike a pose or be looking at the camera all the time. I prefer to get candid shots, but when I feel I need a certain look, I will give guided gentle direction.
Creative License:
Images are edited at the Photographer’s discretion, and delivered photos will not include all images shot. The Photographer reserves the creative rights to edit and release only those images deemed creditable as professional in quality and within the photographer’s artistic standards.
Images are edited at the Photographer’s discretion, and delivered photos will not include all images shot. The Photographer reserves the creative rights to edit and release only those images deemed creditable as professional in quality and within the photographer’s artistic standards.
Needs and expenses:
While I am working for you, I will need appropriate parking that is close to the venue, when applicable. Please add the photographer and assistant, and if applicable, the second shooter to your head count for diner that evening. Travel expenses such as parking, shipping, per diem lodging or destination fees must be reimbursed to the Photographer and will be added to the balance due after the event as expenses occur. Travel fees are pre-determined and will be set out in the initial payment total.
While I am working for you, I will need appropriate parking that is close to the venue, when applicable. Please add the photographer and assistant, and if applicable, the second shooter to your head count for diner that evening. Travel expenses such as parking, shipping, per diem lodging or destination fees must be reimbursed to the Photographer and will be added to the balance due after the event as expenses occur. Travel fees are pre-determined and will be set out in the initial payment total.
Venue:
For wedding bookings I like to pre-visit the venues you decide to use for your ceremony and reception. I can predetermine background shots and lighting nuances that would work for your desired wedding photos. If the venue will be a private residence, I prefer to meet at this location for our first consultation to be able to see the layout. I work with photography studios in both Reno and Carson City NV for an additional fee for use per booked session.
For wedding bookings I like to pre-visit the venues you decide to use for your ceremony and reception. I can predetermine background shots and lighting nuances that would work for your desired wedding photos. If the venue will be a private residence, I prefer to meet at this location for our first consultation to be able to see the layout. I work with photography studios in both Reno and Carson City NV for an additional fee for use per booked session.
Availability:
When you book with me, you get me. If you choose to have a second photographer for your wedding, I will contract with another professional photographer that I work closely with. I will make sure you are introduced and the vision meshes well. If for some unforeseen emergency reason I can not attend your wedding on your scheduled day, I will contract one of my professional colleagues to cover your wedding with your notification, and with no changes to agreed costs.
When you book with me, you get me. If you choose to have a second photographer for your wedding, I will contract with another professional photographer that I work closely with. I will make sure you are introduced and the vision meshes well. If for some unforeseen emergency reason I can not attend your wedding on your scheduled day, I will contract one of my professional colleagues to cover your wedding with your notification, and with no changes to agreed costs.
Force Majeure:
If the Photographer or its assigns cannot perform this Agreement due to a fire, casualty, strike or other civil disturbances, Acts of God, including but not limited to, road closures, severe traffic, fire, terrorism or other causes beyond the control of the parties, then the Photographer shall return any moneys paid by the Client, less retainer fee and expenses, but shall have no further liability with respect to the Agreement. This limitation of liability shall also apply in the event that photographic materials are damaged, lost through camera malfunction, compact flash card malfunction, or otherwise lost or damaged without the fault on the part of the Photographer. The limit of liability for a partial loss of original images shall be a prorated amount of the exposures lost based on the percentage of total number of originals.
Returned Checks~~
Returned checks are subject to a $35.00 returned check fee. Client assumes responsibility for any and all collection costs and legal fees incurred by the Photographer in the event that enforcement of this contract becomes necessary. All legal action shall be taken appropriately.
If the Photographer or its assigns cannot perform this Agreement due to a fire, casualty, strike or other civil disturbances, Acts of God, including but not limited to, road closures, severe traffic, fire, terrorism or other causes beyond the control of the parties, then the Photographer shall return any moneys paid by the Client, less retainer fee and expenses, but shall have no further liability with respect to the Agreement. This limitation of liability shall also apply in the event that photographic materials are damaged, lost through camera malfunction, compact flash card malfunction, or otherwise lost or damaged without the fault on the part of the Photographer. The limit of liability for a partial loss of original images shall be a prorated amount of the exposures lost based on the percentage of total number of originals.
Returned Checks~~
Returned checks are subject to a $35.00 returned check fee. Client assumes responsibility for any and all collection costs and legal fees incurred by the Photographer in the event that enforcement of this contract becomes necessary. All legal action shall be taken appropriately.