Archival of Images: After you receive your images, Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC archives the photos for a total of 6 months. If you lose the copy of the images from your wedding, there is an archival fee of $150 to have a gallery of your images uploaded so you can download the digitals.
Failure to Perform: Due to the limited and subjective nature of the event, Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC cannot be held responsible for photographs not taken or missed, lack of coverage resulting from weather conditions, or schedule complications cause by, but not limited to, anyone in or at the event, or by the church or location restrictions. The photographer is not responsible for the lost photo opportunities due to other cameras or flashes, the lateness of the bride, groom, or other principles, rules and restrictions of venue, or the rendering of decorations of the location. It is acknowledged that any lists submitted to Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC will be used for organizational purposes and in no way represents photography that will be produced. Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC will do its best to fulfill all requests but can make no guarantees all images will be delivered. Clients are responsible for all locations fees and permits.
Force Majeure: If Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC 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, other causes beyond the control of the parties, or due to the photographer's illness, then Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC shall return any monies paid by the client, less expenses, but shall have no further liability with respect to the agreement. This limitation of liability shall also apply in the even that photographic materials are damaged in processing, lost through camera malfunction, compact flash card malfunction, lost in the mail, or otherwise lost or damaged without the fault ont the part of Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC.
Photographer Substitution: In the extremely unlikely event of severe personal illness or other extreme acts of nature beyond the control of Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC which precludes the photographer from performing the duties of coverage Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC will attempt to arrange for a substitute photographer of high qualification, per client approval of said photographer. The client and Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC both assume the risks and dangers of the photographer's travel and if the extremely unlikely event a last-minute Act of Nature or travel disaster occurs while Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC is en route to the event, the photographer will refund the client all monies paid, less the retainer.
Second Photographer: Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC will hire a second photographer, if applicable to client's chosen package and enhancements and the photographer will be of Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC's choosing.
Event Food Service: A meal is required for Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC for events of six hours or longer.
Printing of The Images: The photographer is not responsible for any prints that are not ordered directly through Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC.
Model Release: This contract serves as a model release, giving Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC the irrevocable right to use the photographs in all forms and in all media and in all manners for advertising, trade, promotion, exhibition, or any other lawful purposes. Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC can grant the use of the images to third parties and all compensation for use and credit for the images remain the property of Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC. The client waives any right to inspect or approve the photograph(s), finished version(s) incorporating the photo(s) or the use to which it may be applied, included written copy that may be created and appear in connection therewith. This release is binding on the client and their legal representatives.
Delivery of Products: Client will receive their final high resolution, hand edited JPEG images via an online gallery no later than six weeks following the wedding date. This does not include any requests by client for further edits or enhancements.
Appropriate Conduct/ Safe Working Environment: The Client(s) expressly agree(s) to take best efforts to Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC and Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC staff with safe and appropriate working conditions. In the event of circumstances deemed by either Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC or a bystander to present a threat or implied threat of injury or harm to Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC staff or equipment, the Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC reserves the right to cancel all services remaining under this Agreement and leave the event. At the Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC’s discretion, Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC may enact a three-strike policy. After the first offense, the Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC will make reasonable efforts to notify the Client(s) or a responsible party. If the Client(s) is/are able to respond to the threatening situation in a reasonable amount of time (maximum of 15 minutes), Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC shall resume work in accordance with the original terms of this Agreement. If the threatening behavior occurs for a second time, the Client(s) will agree to remove the offending person for the remainder of the event. If the behavior occurs a third time, Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC will immediately leave the event. If the Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC leaves the event early due to any offending behavior, the Client(s) expressly agree to relieve and hold Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC harmless as a result of incomplete event coverage, or for a lapse in the quality of the Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC’s work, and the Client(s) shall be responsible for payment in full.
Exclusivity: Client understands and agrees that he or she has hired Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC exclusive of any other service provider. In order to provide a high level of satisfaction and quality of service, no other service providers, other than any assistant or third party that Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC hires to complete the Services outlined in this Agreement, are permitted to provide the same or similar services or products, paid or unpaid, at the locations and dates specified in this Agreement.
Entire Agreement: This agreement contains the entire understanding between Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC and Client. It supersedes all prior agreements between parties. The only way to add or change this agreement is to do so in writing, signed by all parties. If the parties want to waive one provision of this agreement, it does not mean that any other provision is also waived. This constitutes an order for one portrait session with Bethany Leigh Photography, LLC.
COVID-19 Clause: If wedding must be canceled due to Covid-19 (proof required), all monies paid EXCLUDING $250 DATE RETAINER shall be refunded or transferred to another wedding/elopement date. Retainer credit may be applied to another session in future. If refund is requested, the balance paid will be refunded via the same method payment was received.