Model Contract
Christa Dickson Photography LLC
Cd.photography517@yahoo.com
I _________________ understand the following terms and conditions of working with Christa Dickson Photography. I understand that the images are under the copy-written protection of Christa Dickson Photography. I understand that by signing this release I am allowing my photograph to be sold, featured, published, etc. (see section 6 if you are a boudoir client). I understand that the photographer, Christa Dickson, will not publish my images in anything other than high-quality magazines and nothing of “adult” featuring. The photographer will take my magazine preferences into consideration, and any concerns will be met with an open mind. I understand that this contract is legally binding and in order to make the photoshoot process run smoother, I understand that contracts are only required to be signed once every year and a half. I understand that signing this contract means that I understand it FULLY and COMPLETELY for this and future sessions within the year and a half time frame! I understand that 50% non-refundable retainers are only valid for the purchased shoot for up to 3 months, if the session is not SHOT in that three-month time frame, a new retainer is required to re-book the session based upon the new pricing. Pricing is not held in the case that sessions are not scheduled and shot in the three-month time frame. All complaints, re-edits, and services MUST BE asked for within 3 months of the finished gallery being sent to you. If any requests, complaints, or re-edits are wanted past the 3-month time frame, it is at the discretion of Christa Dickson Photography to choose to submit to said requests. Should Christa Dickson Photography not choose to follow said requests, no money is refundable for the said gallery. I understand that if I am on a payment plan that 50% of the session price is still considered the retainer and is therefore non-refundable.
1. I understand I am not working for any type of compensation, and that I will receive “payment” in the form of high-quality images. I understand that with all shoots I will receive a dropbox or google drive link with ALL edited photographs. I understand that non-edited images are not given to me. Furthermore, I understand that This agreement constitutes an order for photography services as agreed to by both parties: Christa Dickson Photography (Photographer) and Contracting Party (Client). For the purpose of this contract term “images” refers to all photographs. The only way to add or change this agreement is to do so in writing, signed by all parties.
2. All images produced by Photographer are protected by Federal Copyright Law and may not be reproduced in any manner without the Photographer's written permission. Clients are entitled to THREE additional edits, on up to 3 images. This means, editing one image up to three times valid on a maximum of three images. Should these extra tweaks be required - please know that the final session is not refundable in the case that the client still wants additional editing work. Should you want additional editing work, that can be arranged for an additional fee. If the client is issued a limited release of the resulting images it may be used only for personal use by the client and may not be used to advertise or endorse any other photographers or businesses. The Client hereby grants the Photographer the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish images of the event, client, or in which the client may be included for editorial, advertising, promotion, and any other purpose and in any manner and medium Photographer chooses. This includes all images taken at an event or in relation to an event including, but not limited to, engagement sessions, bridal sessions, underwater, high fashion, and trash the dress session. The client agrees to give Christa Dickson Photography up to a 4 month image processing time. During times of extreme stress including family deaths, medical attention, and any other extreme circumstances client allows CDP up to a 6 month editing processing time frame. Proof can be given to the client if needed to explain the extreme circumstances.
3. Christa Dickson Photography and her affiliates are not to be held responsible for sickness, injury up to death, or any other injury to the client or anybody else for any reason. Christa and her affiliates may not be sued for any injury up to death.
4. Minis, Discounted, Travel, or Special Restriction sessions - Any sessions that are discounted cannot be rescheduled without agreement by Christa. In addition, Christa can implement a $50.00 rescheduling fee for discounted sessions that are canceled or rescheduled. Should there be a time-frame held with the discount, there are no reschedules allowed outside the time-frame. Should the client need to reschedule, the photoshoot will have a fee or the price will go back to the normal shoot price. There are no refunds allowed for mini's, discounted, travel, out of state, or special restriction sessions at all for any reason other than cancellation by the photographer. This does NOT INCLUDE rescheduling the session.
5. Both parties agree to cheerful cooperation and communication for the best possible result within the definition of this agreement. If Client, or any members of clients party, are not cooperating in a cheerful and respectful manner, Christa Dickson Photography may cancel the contract at any time without notice or explanation Christa Dickson Photography is not responsible if key individuals fail to appear or cooperate during any photography session at or related to an event or for missed images due to details not revealed to Christa Dickson Photography. Christa Dickson Photography will not wait for the Client for more than 1 hour after their scheduled time without written consent. Christa Dickson Photography is a known intersectional feminist studio. We are run with the understanding of equality amongst all and will not stand for any rudeness, name calling’s, racial slurs, homophobia, etc directed towards her, her team, or others at any time during the event. There will be no refunds given for cancelations by the client due to moral, religious, political, or emotional differences. All retainers due at the booking of the shoots are non-refundable, with the only exception being the cancelation (not reschedule) of the shoot by the photographer!! Christa Dickson Photography is very adamant about separating personal life from business life and therefore, this does not affect her ability to work. If there is any of the above than Christa Dickson Photography requires the right to leave the event and will not issue any refunds.
6. Boudoir Clients - No images from your purchased session will be sold, shown or displayed online without written permission from the contract holder. If the session was purchased as a gift, the contract must be signed by the purchaser & the photoshoot client themself. Boudoir sessions that are TF(trade) or Discounted are created for promotional purposes only and therefore, signing this contract, is giving written permission for images to be used in magazines, and as an advertisement for all parties involved. This includes studio space, makeup artist, photographer, designer, and model alike.
REFUND POLICY:
I understand that ALL RETAINERS are considered non-refundable for all reasons except the photographer CANCELING (not rescheduling) the session! I understand the following shoots are NON-refundable for ANY funds given: UNDERWATER, IRONWOOD WOLVES, MINI, TRAVEL, OUT OF STATE, AND DISCOUNTED SESSIONS. These shoots are NON-REFUNDABLE, for any funds given! The only exception is that the shoot was canceled (not rescheduled) by the photographer!
I UNDERSTAND THAT CANCELLING MY SESSION, REGARDLESS OF MY WANTING TO RESCHEDULE, WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE SESSION DATE IS TERMS FOR TERMINATION OF OUR WORKING RELATIONSHIP AND WILL LEVY ZERO REFUNDS OF ANY FUNDS GIVEN.
COVID 19: I understand that cancellations during a public health crisis's including pandemics, epidemics, or otherwise are cause for postponing sessions until the public health crisis has ceased. This is due to the number of people coming in and out of the studio each day. For the safety of Christa Dickson, her team and her clients - any public health situations are taken extremely seriously. Christa & the team will do all they can for an easy transition to a new date during safe times. Should the client refuse to reschedule - the session is considered non-refundable. Please consider that there are many times the studio must act according to the law or health officials during public health issues. In addition to that, any retainers are held and there will be no fee's for having to reschedule while the pandemic is still in effect. Additionally, please keep in mind that within these personal services there is still a potential risk of infection. Where as I am very confident in my teams sanitation and disinfection procedures as a licensed and certified cosmetologist, based upon continuously changing information from the CDC and how you decide to follow guidelines - there will always still be a risk factor of infection involved. Use your own discretion wisely, if you feel unsafe and want to reschedule for a future date, there are no consequences. By checking the box below and signing this form you will be confirming that Christa Dickson Photography, Jesse Luxe LLC and associated businesses will not be liable for any COVID-19 related illness that may potentially follow after our appointment.
COVID AS OF JUNE 2021:
The studio is returning to a maskless environment for VACCINATED clients beginning July 1st, 2021. all FULLY VACCINATED clients are welcome to come without masks and will not be required to wear masks during their session. Coffee and snacks will once again be added into the studio and will be available for FULLY our clientele. If you are not fully vaccinated you are welcome to the snacks and drinks but, the mask has to be placed over your nose and mouth for the applicable duration of the session. All clients will fill out a form informing CDP and her team if they are or are not fully vaccinated. Lying on this form will result in removal from studio, permanent banishment from the studio and all future sessions, as well as zero refunds on any and all sessions booked.
it is not a requirement to be vaccinated to do sessions with CDP but, it is a requirement to be maskless during sessions.
I understand that retainers are only held & valid for 3 months if a session is not booked & shot within the three month time frame a new retainer is therefore required for that same session. Should the session pricing have updated, the photographer is in no way required to discount the session or hold the past pricing. If any requests, complaints, or re-edits are wanted past the 3-month time frame, it is at the discretion of Christa Dickson photography to choose to submit to said requests. Should Christa Dickson Photography not choose to follow said requests, no money is refundable for the said gallery. I understand that any shoots where the client ignores the advice of the photographer when the photographer is attempting to provide excellent service for photoshoots that those shoots are also considered NON-REFUNDABLE for any and all funds given!
National and International Travel: ALL funds received for travel dates are 100% non-refundable for any reason other than the photographer canceling the session. Any session that is canceled within 48 hours of the photoshoot, requires 50% of the final payment to still be paid as to cover the final half of the travel expenses to do this session that would otherwise have been covered. This is due to the chances of not being able to fill said clients' spot and recover funds. Failure to pay the final 50% within the timeframe of the prescheduled shoot date will result in CDP sending info into her collector for retrieval of unmade payment.
Ironwood/Castle: These dates can not be moved without the consent of the photographer and the organization (Ironwood Wolves)! These shoots are non-refundable for ALL funds given for ANY reason.
Underwater: Any funds immediately go into the creation of your backdrop, props, and other items specifically for your underwater experience! These are not things that can be undone, therefore, this is not a shoot that can be refunded for ANY reason, other than cancelation of the shoot (not rescheduling). Should the client choose to cancel the shoot, he/she does so knowing that no funds given to the photographer will be refunded!!
I understand each client is given ONE FREE rescheduled date - after rescheduling with the photographer one time, I understand that rescheduling with the photographer a second time will incur a $50.00 non-refundable fee. I understand that a new deposit will be required in order to continue our shoot. I understand that no refunds will be given if I choose to reschedule and do not want to pay the fee. I understand that the $50.00 fee will be due to scheduling a new photoshoot date. I understand that no refunds will be given if I choose to reschedule more than one time.