Service Agreement and Liability
This confirms our contracting agreement; we agree that Sage Hammond of Crown Images shall provide services to photograph our portrait session 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, back up 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 service or the day of in cash. Pricing starts at $600 for 30 to 45 minutes of time, and each additional hour is $600.
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. 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 tanlines is available at an additional fee. The normal turnaround time is within 30 days after the portrait session.
Model Release
The Client grants that Crown Images may use images taken at the session 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 photography outlined herein before the scheduled appointment, the deposit will be forfeited. Sage Hammond will arrive early to start on time stated in the contract to ensure photography coverage starts on time. If the Client does not start at the agreed time the ending time will still remain the same. Client is welcome to add additional hours if desired. Each additional hour is $600.