My Contract.
This Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on (date) by and between (photographer name), hereinafter referred to as the “Photographer,” and (client name), hereinafter referred to as the “Client.”
1. Services
The Photographer agrees to provide photography services for (type of session: wedding, engagement, family, portrait, event, etc.) on (event date) at (event location).
2. Payment Terms
- The total fee for services is (total agreed amount).
- A deposit of (deposit amount) is required to secure the booking. This deposit is refundable up to 24 hours before the scheduled session, after which it becomes non-refundable.
- The remaining balance is due on the day of the photoshoot and may be paid via Venmo, cash, or check.
3. Cancellations & Rescheduling
- Client-initiated cancellation within 24 hours of the scheduled session will result in a charge of 25% of the agreed amount.
- Unforeseen cancellations (e.g., illness, weather, emergencies) will incur no penalty, and rescheduling may be possible but is not guaranteed due to the Photographer’s availability.
- Photographer cancellations due to unforeseen circumstances will result in a full refund of all monies paid.
4. Deliverables & Timeline
- The Client will receive the best selection of edited images from the session.
- Delivery will be via Dropbox or Google Drive.
- Estimated delivery timelines are:
- Portraits, engagements, family, senior photos, small events: 2–4 weeks
- Weddings: 6–8 weeks
- Optional prints are available at $35 per print (8.5x11 inches, framed) and/or $15 per print (6x4 inches, framed).
5. Usage Rights
- The Client is granted a personal license to use, print, and share the photos for non-commercial purposes.
- The Photographer retains full copyright ownership of all images.
- The Photographer reserves the right to use the photos for portfolio, website, commercial, and social media purposes.
6. Travel & Additional Fees
- A $50 travel fee applies for sessions located more than 90 minutes from Farmington, ME.
- Extra time beyond the agreed-upon session length will incur $150 per additional hour, after a 30-minute buffer.
- No additional charge for extra edits.
7. Liability
The Photographer is not responsible for:
- Acts of nature, accidents, or uncontrollable conditions that may impact the outcome of the photoshoot.
- Client delays or no-shows.
In the unlikely event of equipment failure or data loss, the Photographer’s liability shall be limited to the return of all monies paid.
8. Agreement
By signing below, both parties agree to the terms set forth in this Agreement.
Photographer Name & Signature: ________________________ Date: _______
Client Name & Signature: _____________________________ Date: _______