Contract for Photography Services
1. The retainer fee in nonrefundable if the Client cancels or changes the engagement. If the Photographer fails to appear at the place and time specified above, the deposit shall be refunded to the Client.
2. Proof photographs shall be delivered to the Client via web download from a desktop or lap top computer. The client shall provide the Photographer with a written list of the proof images from which final photographs are to be prepared, and specify the number and format(s) of the final photograph to be delivered for each proof image. See attached Price Schedule for available final photograph formats and their prices.
3. The Client shall assist and cooperate with the Photographer in obtaining the desired photographs, including but not limited to specifying persons and/or scenes to be photographed; taking time to pose for photographs at the Photographer's direction; providing a person to guide the Photographer to desired persons and/or scenes; pre-shoot consultations, etc. The Photographer shall not be responsible for photographs not taken as a result of the Client's failure to provide reasonable assistance or cooperation.
4. Returned Checks. Checks returned by the bank, for any reason, will be charged a $25.00 service charge, and sessions/orders will be cancelled if they are not paid in full within three days of notification.
5. Copyright Laws/Model Release. Kelli Williams photography retains the copyright on all images (even those purchased via download) and reserves the right to use the images for advertising, display, publication, or other purposes. The client signing this contract warrants that he or she has actual authority to agree to the use of the likeness of all persons included in the portrait in this manner and shall indemnify and defend the photographer in the event of litigation arising out of such use. Negatives, digital files and previews remain the exclusive property of this Studio/Photographer. Under no circumstances, can a client use these images for profit, commercial endeavors, professional display, or in competitions. Copying or scanning images from the client's gallery, Kelli Williams Photography's website or blog is considered stealing, regardless of the intent for use. NOTICE OF COPYRIGHT: It is ILLEGAL to redistribute these photographs for profit or use other than private consumption without the photographer’s permission, and violators of this Federal Law will be subject to its civil and criminal penalties.
6. Liability. Client is aware that the quality of the end result print of the digital files delivered is not under the control of the photographer and frees the photographer from any liability for any claims whatsoever based upon discoloration in the end result print. The photographer is not responsible for the quality of services provided by its business partners.
7. Failure to Perform. If the Photographer is unable to perform this agreement due to illness, emergency, fire, casualty, strike, act of God or causes beyond the control of the Photographer, the Photographer and Client shall make every attempt to reschedule the session. If a reschedule is unable to be agreed upon, Photographer shall return the retainer to the client and shall have no further liability. Further, if the Photographer is unable to deliver photographic materials due to technological malfunctions, including but not limited to camera and processing, or otherwise lost or damaged without fault of the Photographer, liability shall be limited.
8. Rescheduling/ Late Arrivals. In the event that the Client requests to reschedule a session, the retainer shall be applied to a reschedules session if notice is given at least 14 days prior to the schedule event. Reschedule must be within the same calendar year. Any Client that is late arriving to the session will have the amount of time late deducted from the time allotted for the session.
9. Preparation. The Client shall feed the baby a full feeding right before the session and shall keep the baby awake for one or more hours before the session. Baby shall be fed immediately at the beginning of the session or just prior to arrival. The baby must be dressed in loose fitting clothing for ease of changes for portraits. The Client shall bring at least two bottles for feeding or supplies for nursing. If a pacifier or soother is required, the Client shall supply those items.
10. Subjects. The Client shall maintain control of other subjects including siblings. It is the responsibility of the Client to ensure the cooperation of additional subjects as not to intrude on the baby’s immediate area. The Client shall provide all necessary controls over additional subjects.
11. Circumstances. If the Photographer is unable to perform the session due to baby’s disposition, condition, or circumstances listed within this contract, the Client shall be allowed to reschedule at Photographer’s discretion.
12. Photographic Materials. All photographic materials, including but not limited to negatives, transparencies, proofs, and previews, shall be the exclusive property of the Photographer. The Photographer shall make gallery proofs available through an online gallery proofing website or through an in-person ordering session. These proofs shall be available to the Client within 2-3 weeks of the session. If an online proofing gallery delivered, it shall remain open for 120 days from delivery. If the Client requests to extend the time or reopen the online proofing gallery, a $20 un- archival fee shall apply.
13. Photographer. The Photographer reserves the right to substitute with another photographer. The substitute photographer is chosen at the discretion of the Photographer and does not constitute a breach of this agreement. The Photographer warrants the substitute photographer to be of comparable quality and professionalism.
14. Photographer’s Standard Price List. The charges in this agreement are based on the Photographer’s Standard Price List. This price list is adjusted periodically and future orders shall be charged at the prices in effect at the time when the order is placed.
Applicable Law
This contract shall be governed by the laws of the County of the United States in the States of Illinois and Missouri and any applicable Federal law.
Infant | Silver Collection | Grow with me | $1400
Includes:
a 3 hour newborn session (may include family)
40 image digital gallery with print release
Along with 4 miles stone sessions
3,6,9 & 12 Months
These are 60 minute sessions of the infant only
2-3 outfit changes (outfits can be provided)
Each session will include 20-30 image digital collection downloadable with print released
Family/sibling photos are included in one of the five sittings and can be added to other sittings as requested for $75
*Add a cake smash to the 12 month session for just $50, we include the cake and balloons!
*Add siblings and/or parents for $75 per session (this will expand your gallery!)
(half down is required to book the silver collection, remaining balance may be split into four payments over 12 months)