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This agreement is between Harley Yoder, hereinafter referred to as the "Clients", and Jess Grimes Photo, hereinafter referred to as the "Photographer(s)". The booking fee is due on signing this agreement (Booking Fee is 50% of the amount agreed), with the balance of the amount agreed due 2 days before the shoot

The Clients agree to provide a meal for the Photographer if the length of attendance exceeds five hours.

Entire Agreement: This agreement contains the entire understanding between the Clients and the Photographer.

Confirmation: A signed “Contract for Portrait Photography Services” and payment of the booking fee are necessary to confirm the stated Photography services from the Photographer.

Pre-Shoot Consultation: This normally happens at the time of booking. The Clients will outline broadly what is required and the Photographer will advise on planning, logistics and timings where needed. If required the Clients are welcome to pop in for an additional chat closer to the time of the shoot (about 2 days) to iron out the remaining details. In any case, we will contact you by phone a few days before the shoot to ensure that there have been no last-minute changes.

Cooperation: The Clients and the Photographer consent to happily cooperate and communicate with each other to achieve the best possible result within the understanding of this contract.

The Schedule: Our shooting schedule, style of working and experience are designed to achieve a great set of photos for the Clients, accomplished with good humour and enjoyed by all concerned. Therefore, both the Clients and the Photographers agree that punctuality and cheerful cooperation are essential to producing outstanding photographic results. In cases where the shoot does not run on time (for example, extreme lateness by one of the Clients arriving at the venue) we cannot guarantee to take our normal set of photos although in such circumstances we will do our absolute best to compensate.

House Rules: Note the Photographers are sometimes limited by rules imposed by registrars, ministers and venue management as to what can and cannot be done. For example, some ministers insist that no flash photography is allowed, and others will insist that the Photographers shoot from a specific location. In such circumstances, the Clients agree to accept the technical limitations that may be imposed on the equipment used. We advise the Clients to make themselves aware of the rules of the venue concerned and if necessary negotiate with the personnel concerned.

Copyright Law: The copyright of photographs remains with the Photographer. The Photographer grants the Client permission to make copies of the images under the following conditions. The images taken by the Photographer are for personal use by the Clients and their friends and relatives. Sale, Publication or any Commercial use of the photographs is not allowed without prior written permission from the Photographer.

Model Release: The Clients grant the Photographer and its legal representatives, heirs and assigns, the irrevocable and unlimited consent to use the photographs of the Clients for editorial, competition, advertising and any other purpose and in any manner, to alter the photographs without restriction; and to copyright the images. The Clients hereby release the Photographer and its legal representatives, heirs and assigns from all liability and claims in connection with the images.

Limit of Liability: If a photographer is too ill or becomes injured and cannot supply the wedding services specified above the Photographer will try to book a replacement wedding photographer. Under normal circumstances, a second photographer from the Photographer is there for the day anyway and this photographer will then shoot the day on his/her own. If both photographers are unavailable and a replacement photographer cannot be found then liability is limited to a refund of any payments received. The Photographers have working methods in place to prevent loss or damage to your images. However, there is the unlikely possibility that images may be lost, stolen or destroyed for reasons in or beyond our control. In these circumstances, liability is limited to the return of fees paid for the service or part thereof according to the percentage of images supplied.

Booking Fee/Deposit: In the event of the Clients cancelling the shoot for whatever reason the booking fee is non-refundable. It will be considered as liquidated damages to the Photographers.

We have understood the contents of this contract and agree to the terms therein.