CHANGE OF DATE OR VENUE
Leah Fry must be notified immediately of any changes in schedule or location, at least one week prior to the scheduled date of event. Notification of any changes can be made by phone 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 (time, etc.) as listed, you must notify Leah Fry.
DEPOSIT
A non-refundable deposit of $300 is required to hold the date of your event. No date is reserved until a deposit is received. The balance of the complete package price must be paid at the date specified referenced. If final payment is not received as set forth herein, Leah Fry reserves the right to withhold delivery of the images and or not attend the wedding until payment is received. Upon clients signature and payment of retainer fee, Leah Fry agrees to reserve the date and time specified. The deposit fee is applied towards the final contracted wedding package.
CANCELLATION
There shall be NO refund of deposit after 48 hours from the signing of agreement due to the reservation of the photography date. If the event is cancelled within three months of the date, the client shall pay the balance of the contract due to the high probability that Leah Fry will not be able to further book that date. Once a balance is paid, it is NON-REFUNDABLE. Any other arrangements shall be discussed between the client and Leah Fry. All arrangements will be put in writing. Cancellation must be in writing even if a phone call was made to inform Leah Fry of the cancellation. The deposit fee will be transferable up to 365 after cancellation. The client agrees to not expect a new date to automatically be available. The client will be given the chance to reschedule but cannot be pushed ahead of other reserved clients.
FAILURE TO PERFORM
Due to the limited and subjective nature of the event Leah Fry cannot be held responsible for requested photographs not taken or missed, lack of coverage resulting from weather conditions, or schedule complications caused by but not limited to, anyone in or at the event, or by the church or location restrictions. The photographer is not responsible for lost photo opportunities due to any kind of equipment malfunction, the lateness of the event couple, or other principles. The Photographer is not responsible for the lack of coverage due to weather conditions, scheduling complications due to lateness of individuals, rules and restrictions of venue, or the rendering of decorations of the location. It is acknowledged that any lists submitted to Leah Fry will be used for organizational purposes only and in no way represents photography that will actually be produced. Leah Fry will do her best to fulfill all requests but can make no guarantees all images will be delivered. Clients are responsible for all location fees and permits.
UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES CLAUSE
If Leah Fry 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 or other causes beyond the control of the parties, or due to the photographers illness, then Leah Fry shall return any moneys 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 event 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 on the part of Leah Fry
WEDDING COORDINATOR/EVENT GUIDE:
If the ceremony or reception provides a "COORDINATOR/ EVENT GUIDE", the client is responsible for communicating all day of information. Including, but not limited to: time line, itinerary, schedules, etc.; with Leah Fry prior to the wedding day.
THIS IS TO BE SHARED WITH ANY PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE WEDDING INCLUDING THE WEDDING COORDINATR/EVENT GUIDE.
EXCLUSIVITY
Leah Fry 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. Additional professional photographers may be employed only with prior written permission from Leah Fry. Guest photographers may NOT be active during the ceremony and will not be allowed to photograph during family and individual portraits. Leah Fry spends special time planning and posing your photographs and asks that guest NOT intervene. Leah Fry will request your intervention or intervene herself if a guest is inhibiting our ability to full document your wedding.
COPYRIGHTS
All photos created by Leah Fry are copyright protected. It is a violation of federal copyright law to copy, scan, or allow photographs created by Leah Fry to be reprinted, duplicated, digitally reproduced, copied, scanned, or altered digitally or otherwise, without Leah Fry express written permission. The client may print (on their own) their personal wedding photographs with the written consent of Leah Fry with possession of the digital images, whether via online gallery or DVD sold separately.
Leah Fry agrees to grant these image rights to the client with a non-exclusive, perpetual license.
This license allows the client to do the following with the images:
i) Display the images;
ii) Print the images;
iii) Upload, email, or electronically transfer the images or files; and,
iv) Publish the images on personal websites or social media websites
*This applies only if giving Sentimental Soul Photography credit. A description should be made by the client stating ‘Copyright Katy Davis
THIS LICENSE WILL PROHIBIT THE CLIENT FROM DOING THE FOLLOWING:
MAKING ‘DERIVATIVE WORKS’ OR OTHERWISE MODIFY, INCLUDING EDITING AND/OR MANIPULATING ELECTRONIC FILES
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EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS
The wedding couple agrees to reimburse Leah Fry for all reasonable expenses relating directly to the wedding event itself. For example, parking fees, destination travel fees, accommodations, etc. Leah Fry will bill the wedding couple after the event. Both parties agree to discuss this thoroughly to avoid any surprises as to what will constitute an expense and Leah Fry agrees to supply expense receipts if so requested. ONE EXCEPTION: A gas fee of $.50 per mile will be applied prior to wedding day if the wedding location is over 60 miles outside of Des Moines
EVENT FOOD SERVICE
Wedding couple does agree to provide a meal for Leah Fry and those employed by photographer.
RETURNED CHECKS
Returned checks are subject to a $50.00 returned check fee. Client assumes responsibility for any and all collection costs and legal fees incurred by Leah Fry in the event that enforcement of this contract becomes necessary. All legal action shall take place in Des Moines, Iowa.
GARMENTS
Leah Fry cannot be held responsible for damage to garments during environmental events. Client is responsible to arrange personal assistance for wedding garments. Leah Fry will not put any parties in a situation (unless requested by bride or groom) that will cause harm or damage to special garments. However, to achieve certain photos, the clients agree that will trust the discretion of Leah Fry and assistants.
CREATIVE LICENSE
Images may be edited at the photographer’s discretion, and delivered images may not include all images shot. The photographer reserves the creative right to edit and release only those deemed professional in quality and within the photographer’s artistic standards. By signing this contract, the client is aware of the style of photography that Leah Fry produces.
SUBSTITUTION
In the event of illness or sudden event out of the control of both parties, Leah Fry will attempt to substitute a photographer at no cost to client. This contract will be transferable to said photographer.
COOPERATION
The parties agree to positive cooperation and communication.
TERMS/CONDITIONS
*Offerings [excluding prices] are subject to change without notice. The most up to date contract will immediately apply to any client that has already signed.
STORAGE OF IMAGES
Due to the lack of information about how long CDs/DVDs can hold information, Leah Fry recommends you back up your images on another media format other than CD/DVD. Leah Fry also recommends making multiple copies of CDs/DVDs every year to insure the images for years to come. Leah Fry cannot be held responsible for the failure of CDs/DVDs due to mishandling. It is the client’s responsibility to keep several copies of any CDs/DVDs in more than one location, and back the images up on another format such as a hard drive. This is the same for the use of online gallery. Once the images are in the hands of the client, it is the client’s responsibility to download and save the images. Backing up your images is very important.
THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED, READ, AND
UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT’S CONTENTS.
Permission is hereby granted to Leah Fry to use any images created under this contract for professional samples, displays, internet website pages, advertising, exhibitions, contests, and any other purpose. The laws of Iowa shall govern this agreement.