Wedding Photography Contract & Agreement

Bride's Name:*

First NameLast Name

Bride's Mobile:*

Bride's getting ready Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

Groom's Name:*

First NameLast Name

Groom's Mobile:*

Groom's getting ready Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

Your Email Address*

Total number of people in the Bridal Party:*

Example: 4 girls, 3 guys

Best point of contact on the Wedding Day (i.e. Planner, Mother of the Bride/Groom etc):

Contact Name:*

Contact Mobile Number:*

Summary

The Client agrees that he/she is responsible for all parties involved with the agreed upon photo session. If there is an individual involved in the photo session who does not agree to the terms of this agreement the Client assumes responsibility for any liability. The Photographer is responsible for providing the Client a photographic service as detailed in this Agreement. The Client seeks to engage the Photographer for photographic services at the price identified.

Services will be provided by the Photographer as follows:

Wedding Package:*

Full Day Photography PackageHalf Day Photography Package

Package Extras:

Hard Cover Photo Book (20 page)

Ceremony Venue Name:*

Ceremony Address*

Street Address/Venue name

Street Address 2

City

Ceremony Date & Time:*

DayMonthYearHourMinutesAM/PM Option

Reception Venue Name:*

Reception Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

Reception Start Time*

:HourMinutesAM/PM Option

***Please note any address, venue or time changes that may occur during the wedding planning process please inform photographer.***

Please describe any particular photos you would like to have (if any):

Please check one of the following:*

I agree to the model release detailed below and give Franzi Photography permission to post my images on social media and on their websiteI do not want any of the images from this session on social media & the model release portion of the contract below does not apply

Check to continue:*

I acknowledge I cannot and will not edit, reproduce or alter the images Franzi Photography provides in any way, as it breaches Copyright Laws

AGREEMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS

Session Fees/Retainer: A retainer of $300 & signed contract are required to reserve your wedding date and is non-refundable. However, the above stated retainer will be applied to the total cost of your wedding package. The non-refundable retainer is a fee that retains the photographer’s services for your scheduled session date that the photographer has turned down other work for. The wedding package total is due ONE WEEK before wedding date. Payments can be split up leading up to the wedding in a payment plan that is agreed upon between the client and Franzi Photography.

No photography will be fulfilled without payment in full 7 days before the wedding date stated in this contract.

Change of Date or Venue: Franzi Photography must be notified immediately of any changes in schedule or location, at least one week prior to scheduled date of event. Notification of any changes can be made by phone/text along with written notice sent via email for documentation. If an email is sent, a confirmation of receipt must be in writing. It is the client's responsibility to confirm all arrangements at least 7-10 days prior to the event. In the event of change of address or contact information as listed, the client must notify Franzi Photograph.

Exclusive Photographer: Franzi Photography shall be the exclusive photographer(s) retained by the client for the purpose of photographing the wedding. Family and friends of the clients and other wedding vendors SHALL NOT interfere with the photographer's duties. Guests will be asked to refrain from taking flash photographs at certain intervals of wedding services to ensure proper exposure of images.

Copyright Information: The photographs produced by Franzi Photography are protected by Federal Copyright Laws (USC Title 17) and MAY NOT be reproduced, cropped or altered in any manner. Client here by waives any claims of ownership, income, editorial control and the use of the images. It is a breach of this agreement to not only reproduce or change the images, but to display them on social media networking sites (Facebook.com, Instagram.com etc…) without crediting Franzi Photography. If displayed on social networking sites, any photo shared on the internet should be either captioned crediting or tagging Franzi Photography in the actual photograph.

Cancellation or Postponement Policy: There shall be NO refund of retainer after 48 hours from the signing of agreement due to the reservation of the photography date. Cancelleation must be in writing even if a phone call was made to inform Franzi Photography of the cancellation.

Creative License: Images are edited at the photographer's (Franzi Photography) discretion, and delivered images may not include all images shot. The photographers (Franzi Photography) reserves the creative right to edit and release only those deemed creditable as professional quality and within the photographer's artistic standards. All images released are high resolution JPEG. RAW files are not released.

Flash Drive Storage: Due to the lack of information about how long flash drives can hold information, Franzi Photography recommends clients back up images on another media format other than flash drives, such as an external hard drive. Franzi Photography also recommends making multiple copies of the images from the flash drive to insure the images for years to come. Franzi Photography cannot be held responsible for the failure of the flash drives due to mishandling. It is the client's responsibility to keep several copies of any flash drive in more than one locaiton and back the images up on another format such as a hard drive.

Archival of Images: After you receive your images, Franzi Photography archives the photos for a total of 2-3 years. 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, Franzi Photography 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 Franzi Photography will be used for organisational purposes and in no way represents photography that will be produced. Franzi Photography 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 Franzi Photography 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 Franzi Photography 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 Franzi Photography.

Photographer Substitution: In the extremely unlikely event of severe personal illness or other extreme acts of nature beyond the control of Franzi Photography which precludes the photographer from performing the duties of coverage Franzi Photography will attempt to arrange for a substitute photographer of high qualification, per client approval of said photographer. The client and Franzi Photography 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 Franzi Photography is en route to the event, the photographer will refund the client all monies paid, less the retainer.

Event Food Service: A meal is required for Franzi Photography 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 Franzi Photography.

Model Release: This contract serves as a model release, giving Franzi Photography 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. Franzi Photography can grant the use of the images to third parties and all compensation for use and credit for the images remain the property of Franzi Photography. 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.

Entire Agreement: This agreement contains the entire understanding between Franzi Photography 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 wedding photo session with Franzi Photography.

The undersigned have read and understood the contract and agree to the terms and conditions in their entirety. Only the bride and groom (or signers of this document) can discuss any problems that arise. We kindly ask you get in touch with us two weeks prior to the date of your event to touch base and go over last minute details. We will make every effort to contact you, but it is the client's responsibility to contact Franzi Photography to confirm wedding details and times. Franzi Photography retains the copyright to all images produced by Franzi Photography and/or subcontractors. The client understands the images given cannot be used for profit or advertising and all posting of images on the internet should credit Franzi Photography.

Client Signature ("sign" with mouse)

Signature*

Contract is Binding as of Today's Date:*

Date

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