- Service Agreement and Liability
This confirms our contracting agreement; we agree that Sage Hammond of Crown Images shall provide services to photograph our wedding to the best of her abilities. Every effort will be made to assure your complete satisfaction according to industry standards. Any artistic interpretations by the photographer will be deemed acceptable and correct. We will do all that we can to ensure that you are satisfied with your images. We cannot be responsible for dissatisfaction due to circumstances beyond our control. Crown Images will take the utmost care with respect to the processing of photographs by using professional-grade equipment, backup equipment, and updated software to process images. However, in the unlikely event that photographic materials are lost or damaged through camera or computer malfunction or an act of God the photographer will not be held responsible and a prorated refund will be issued.
- Booking Fee and Payment
The Client shall remit a nonrefundable $200 retainer with this signed contract to reserve the date and services specified herein. The booking fee will be applied to reduce the total cost and the Client shall pay the balance 30 days prior to the service or wedding date. The first hour of coverage is $700 for St. Thomas locations, each additional hour is $600.
- Exclusive Photographer
Sage Hammond of Crown Images shall be the exclusive photographer retained by the Client for the purpose of photographing the wedding. Family and friends of the Client shall be permitted to photograph the wedding as long as they do not interfere with Sage Hammond’s duties.
- Copyright and Reproduction
The copyright of photographs remains with Crown Images. The Client has permission to make copies of the images for personal use only, as well as for friends and family from the printing lab of their choosing. The client agrees not to make copies for sale or commercial use. If Client uses images for an announcement in a newspaper Client must give credit for Crown Images adjacent to the photograph.
- Photographic Materials
Crown Images will provide edited images, chosen by Sage Hammond, at 300 DPI JPG online for downloading and printing. Editing includes basic adjustment of exposure, white balance, saturation, color adjustment, and horizontal adjustment. All photographs on the website have been adjusted this way. Additional retouching in Photoshop for personal desires, such as cosmetics or tan lines is available at an additional fee. The normal turnaround time is within 30 days after the wedding.
- Model Release
The Client grants that Crown Images may use images taken at the wedding for the promotion of their business and services. Including, but not limited to editorial, website, blog, magazines, and any other purpose thought proper by Crown Images.
- Cancellation and Tardiness
In the event that the Client cancels the contract the services for wedding photography outlined herein before the wedding ceremony takes place, all payments will be forfeited. Sage Hammond will arrive early to start at the time stated in the contract to ensure photography coverage starts on time. If the ceremony or Client does not start at the agreed time the ending time will still remain the same. The client is welcome to add additional hours if desired and timing permits. Each additional hour is $600 and the Client accepts to pay for additional time if requested at the wedding.