1. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This agreement contains the entire understanding between LIFE STORIES PHOTOGRAPHY and It supersedes all prior and simultaneous agreements between the parties. The only way to change or add to this agreement is to do so in writing, and providing the document is signed by all the relevant parties.
2. RESERVATION: Upon your signature, Life Stories Photography will reserve the time and date agreed upon, and will not make other reservations for that time and date. For this reason, the Reservation Deposit of $1000 is non-refundable, even if the date is changed or the wedding cancelled for any reason; including acts of God, death, sickness, fire, strike and/or extreme weather. The Reservation Deposit is to be paid at time of signing the contract. The Reservation Deposit is applied towards the contracted wedding photography package. The client/s : understands and agrees that the entire amount owed for the wedding photography package described in the contract is due two weeks before the date of the wedding.
3. CANCELLATION: In the event that the client/s cancels the contracted services for wedding photography outlined in this contract before the wedding ceremony takes place, the deposit will be forfeit. Life Stories Photography agrees to refund all additional paid money (less expenditures for which receipts will be provided), to the client.
4. PRE-EVENT CONSULTATION: The parties agree to a pre-event consultation before the wedding date in order to finalise the actual shooting times and locations.
5. CREW MEAL: If contracted for 6 hours or more THE CLIENT shall provide a meal for LIFE STORIES PHOTOGRAPHY.
6. EVENT GUIDE: The client will be responsible for (or have someone designated for this responsibility) identifying people/objects of whom/which specific photographs are desired. The photographer will NOT be held accountable for not photographing desired people if there is no one to assist in identifying or gathering people for the photograph(s).
7. COOPERATION: The parties agree to positive cooperation and communication for the best possible result within the definition of this assignment. Life Stories Photography is not responsible for key individuals’ failure to be present or to cooperate during photography sessions, neither for missed images due to details not revealed to Life Stories Photography. Photographer, Erin Byrne recommends that the client/s designate an "event guide" to point out important individuals to the photographer, whom the client wishes to include in informal or candid photographs.
8. SHOOTING TIME / ADDITIONS: The photography schedule and selected methodology are designed to accomplish the goals and wishes of the client in a manner enjoyed by all parties involved. The client/s and Life Stories Photography agree that positive cooperation and punctuality are therefore essential. Shooting commences at the scheduled time. Should the ceremony start late due to any reason whatsoever, Life Stories Photography will not be held liable for any photographs not taken.
9. HOUSE RULES: The photographer is limited by the guidelines of the ceremony official or the reception site management. The client/s agrees to accept the technical results of their imposition on the photographer. Negotiation with the officials for moderation of guidelines is the client’s responsibility; Life Stories Photography will offer technical recommendations only.
10. DIGITAL NEGATIVES, PRINTS and COPYRIGHTS: The photographs, digital negatives or prints produced by Life Stories Photography are protected by Copyright Law (all rights reserved) and may not be reproduced in any manner without Life Stories Photography’s explicit written permission. Upon final payment by the client/s, limited copyright ownership of the resulting images will be transferred to the client/s under the following conditions:
· The negatives and/or slides are the property of THE CLIENT for personal use and for the purposes of the reproduction and distribution of photographs to friends and relatives.
· THE CLIENT must obtain written permission from, and compensate Life Stories Photography prior to an event where THE CLIENT, THE CLIENT’S friends or relatives publish or sell the photographs for profit.
11. MODEL RELEASE: THE CLIENT hereby assigns and grants Life Stories Photography and its legal representatives the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs of THE CLIENT or in which THE CLIENT may be included, for editorial, trade, advertising or any other purpose and in any manner and medium; to alter the same without restriction; and to copyright the same. THE CLIENT hereby releases Life Stories Photography and its legal representatives and assigns from all claims and liability relating to said photographs. It is agreed that Life Stories Photography may display and use the photographs taken for advertising, display, website and internet promotion, photographic contests, public display such as in malls, photography books, photography instructional books, store fronts, window displays, studio display, television advertising, magazine advertising and any other purpose thought proper by Life Stories Photography
12. EXCLUSIVITY / GUEST PHOTOGRAPHY: It is understood that Life Stories Photography will act as the sole and exclusive wedding photographer. Because of the fact that flashes from guest’s cameras may ruin shots taken by Life Stories Photography, the CLIENT acknowledges that they are responsible for notifying all of their guests that guest photography is not permitted at any time while the professional photographer are in session. Life Stories Photography suggests that a separate notice be placed in the invitations. The formal photography time is for the exclusive use of Life Stories Photography to capture the formal wedding portraits. Because of time constraints and the need for subjects to pay full attention to the professional photographer, guest photography cannot be permitted. Life Stories Photography will allow guests to take snapshots during the processional and recessional, during candid events at the church, and at the altar during the time Life Stories Photography equipment is being packed up. In return for this consideration Life Stories Photography insists no other guest photography take place when or where Life Stories Photography is working. No other guest/photographer using professional equipment will be allowed Life Stories Photography at any time during the wedding. Life Stories Photography reserves the right to stop any photographic services paid for and leave the function should any other person take photographs with any professional equipment – with the deposit being forfeit.
13. GUEST COOPERATION: THE CLIENT is responsible for the conduct of their guests. THE CLIENT will direct all other service providers (florist, DJ, caterer, etc.) to provide any needed information and cooperation to the photographer. Coordination with other service providers is necessary to complete all the photography sessions as scheduled. THE CLIENT should share the photography schedule with other service providers to make sure that there is no conflict in times. In addition, events during the wedding day should be planned to make the best use of time from all vendors.
Life Stories Photography will not tolerate verbally or physically abusive behaviour, nor will it share its time or compete with guest photographers for the attention of the subjects. Unchecked guest conduct that interferes with photography may seriously affect the quality of the photographs taken and increase the number of times photos must be re-taken. If THE CLIENT is unable to control the conduct of their guests, resulting in an unacceptable degree of misconduct, or if the conduct of any of their guests damages the equipment of the photographer, it will result in the early or immediate departure of the photographer. THE CLIENT understands that in such an event, no refunds will be granted.
14. COMPLETION SCHEDULE: No less than 5 weeks After the wedding, Life Stories Photography will provide the
client/s with a high resolution CD. This CD will contain selected photographs (in a mixture of colour and black and white, (not one of each kind) taken at the event. The client should as soon as possible back up images and/pr print images as soon as possible to avoid loss or damage.
Life Stories Photography does not take responsibility for lost or damages images once delivered to THE CLIENT
15. PAYMENTS: THE CLIENT agrees that $1000 deposit is required to book the wedding and 100% of the remaining balance is due four weeks before the date of the wedding.
16. FINAL DELIVERY: Life Stories Photography will deliver the USB and any additional material that may have been ordered and paid for in addition to the original service.
17. PRINTS: Life Stories Photography does not take responsibility for the print quality of images printed at a one hour lab or the like. Life Stories Photography recommends the use of a professional photographic lab.
18. RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL: Life Stories Photography discovery of new information, changes to agreed circumstances, or other factors which tends to circumvent its policies may result in its withdrawal. Non-cooperation; changes in locations, facilities or available times; missed appointments and late payments are examples of contributing factors. Should "YOUR COMPANY NAME HERE" initiate the withdrawal, all fees will be returned, excluding deposit as well as fair market value for all services/products already provided. In case of withdrawal, R100.00 an hour is charged for all photography services already provided and R50.00 an hour is charged for all other services, consultations and all driving time, rounded up to the nearest half-hour.
19. LIMIT OF LIABILITY: In the unlikely event of severe medical, natural, or other emergencies, it may be necessary to retain an alternative photographer. Life Stories Photography will make every effort to secure a replacement photographer able and/or willing to provide a similar package as chosen in this contract at the same/similar tariff. If such a situation should occur and a suitable replacement is not found, responsibility and liability is limited to the return of all payments received for the event package.
Life Stories Photography takes the utmost care with respect to exposure, transportation and processing of photographs; including using professional grade equipment and professional grade backup equipment. However, in the unlikely event of THE CLIENT’S photographs being lost, stolen or destroyed for reasons within or beyond Life Stories Photography’s control, the latter’s liability is limited to the return of all payments received for the event package. The limit of liability shall not exceed the contract price stated herein. The limit of liability for a partial loss of originals shall be a prorated amount of the exposures lost based on the percentage of total number of originals.
20. NON-GUARANTEE: Although every possible care will be taken to produce photographs of all important and special events during the wedding LIFE STORIES PHOTOGRAPHY cannot place an unconditional guarantee on the above. Life Stories Photography will not be held responsible for any ruined photographs due to guests’ (or any other) flashes; or any other ruined photographs due to any other cause in or outside of Life Stories Photography.
21. PERFORMANCE: The performance of this contract on behalf of Life Stories Photography shall be contingent upon acts of God, flood, fire, warfare, government laws or regulations, electrical failure, strikes by suppliers, and/or conditions beyond its control.
22. SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable under the law, the validity of this agreement as a whole shall not be affected, and the other provisions of the agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
23. AMENDMENTS: This contract has been freely negotiated and shall be recognised as the entirety of the agreement. Only those changes or modifications specifically placed in writing, attached, dated and signed by THE CLIENT and "Life Stories Photography at the time of acceptance of this contract shall be recognised as amendments to this contract.
24. PROFESSIONAL IMAGE MANIPULATION: LIFE STORIES PHOTOGRAPHY will allow for limited professional image manipulation (if technically possible) to images. This includes red eye removal, colour correction, blemish removal. It is understood that if a technicality prevents Life Stories Photography from performing image manipulation, or if a technicality prevents the final result to meet THE CLIENT’S requirement, THE CLIENT will reside with the fact that Life Stories Photography has performed to its best ability with regard to the specific task and that Life Stories Photography has no further responsibility towards said image manipulation.
25. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY: THE CLIENT is responsible for making contact with LIFE STORIES PHOTOGRAPHY 14 days prior to wedding date,
26. TOTAL FINANCIAL LIABILITY: In ANY CASE of mishap where THE CLIENT is unhappy with the service, product LIFE STORIES PHOTOGRAPHY is liable ONLY for the sum paid for by THE CLIENT for the service and/or product
I have read and understood the terms above. I hereby agree to the terms of this agreement.