BOOKING AND PAYMENT

The Photographer's total fee for this session, due in full at the time of booking, is $450.00 (“session price”) which is non-refundable. Any collections pre-purchased are also non-refundable.

Upon payment, the Photographer will reserve the time and date agreed upon by both Parties. The Client agrees that this non-refundable payment is earned by the Photographer when paid and is remitted in consideration of the experience, reputation, skill of the Photographer, and in consideration of the inability of the Photographer to schedule other clients during this time.

Products, or “Collections,” are sold separately.  There is a minimum purchase requirement of $1095.00. Collections may be pre-purchased, but Client is not required to do so.

PRE-SESSION CONSULTATION & REQUESTS

The Photographer and Client agree to a pre-session consultation at least 1 (one) week prior to the session. The consultation will work to finalize the schedule, location(s), and the Client's particular requests. All specific photographic requests will be received by Photographer at least 2 (two) days prior to event.


SESSION DETAILS

The photographic session will occur at  Photographer’s studio unless otherwise agreed upon. If Client specifies a certain location to be used during the shoot, the client is responsible for all location fees involved such as location access fees, parking, and other expenditures directly required for fulfillment of this Agreement.

The photography session will occur for up to 1.5 hours, including preparation and dressing. This time is exclusive of any initial hair and makeup styling.

STYLING

The Client will retain full responsibility for styling choices, including but not limited to wardrobe, makeup and hairstyle. Photographer discussion and comments will only be construed as professional recommendations for consideration and not be deemed final choice. 
The Client is asked if they give Photographer permission to touch their person during the session. This includes, but is not limited to, adjustment of straps, clothing, and hair. All styling choices made by Client at the event are final and no additional photographic sessions will occur due to styling choices.

COMPLETION SCHEDULE 

Completion schedules and delivery of products will be determined from the date of final approval by the Client. Third-party manufacturing laboratories are utilized for products and may provide restrictions on an order not outlined in this Contract.

• Prints will take up to 4 (four) weeks from time of final proof approval to be processed and delivered to the Client. 
• Albums will take up to 4 (four) weeks from date of final design approval by the Client to be printed and delivered to the Client. 
• Wall art (acrylics, canvases, metals) will take up to 4 (four) weeks from the time of final proof approval by the Client to be printed delivered to the Client.
• Additional print products including but not limited to viewfinders, acrylic blocks, and folios will take up to 4 (four) weeks from the time of final proof approval by the Client to be printed and delivered to the Client.

The Client should place orders with sufficient time to allow for normal delays and notify the Photographer at the time of the order if there are any extenuating circumstances requiring a quicker turn around. A rush fee of $100.00 will be applied to any and all expedited product requests. The Photographer will not be held responsible for delivery delays due to the fault of manufacturing and/or delivery services. 

The Photographer will store photographic materials (including digital files) for 12 (twelve) months from date of the event. At that date, all photographic materials may be destroyed.

USE OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

In the event a third-party Independent Contractor is hired for services and/or products for the photographic session, the Client agrees that Photographer will not be liable for any actions committed by the Independent Contractor or for products provided by such Contractor. Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Photographer for the same. Client acknowledges the need to communicate with the Independent Contractor regarding any allergies to any product provided by the Contractor and agrees to communicate with Independent Contractor regarding the provision of services by the Contractor. The Client will retain full responsibility for failing to provide feedback on any services, including hair and make-up, prior to the session. 
The session will not be re-photographed due to dissatisfaction in these services without prior notice.

PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS & ARTISTIC DISCRETION

All photographic materials, including but not limited to negatives, transparencies, proofs, and previews, will be the exclusive property of the Photographer. The Client will only use the photographic prints, including digital files, in accordance with the Print Release (if applicable), which will be incorporated with this agreement. 

The Photographer retains the right of discretion in selecting the photographic materials released to the Client. The Client will receive a gallery of a minimum of 75 photographs to select from and will not receive any photographic materials not presented to the Client. The Photographer also retains the right to creative control in post-processing. 

The Photographer retains the right to cancel the session and retain the initial nonrefundable payment amount if the Client has engaged in any body alterations within two weeks of the session. Body alterations are including, but not limited to, self-tanning (spray tan, tanning bed, etc.), tattoos, piercings, surgeries.

The Photographer will utilize the photographic materials in marketing in accordance with the incorporated Model Release, if applicable. No photographic materials will be distributed publicly until the Client has had an opportunity to review. Any restrictions on publication will be governed by the Model Release. 

PRODUCTS INCLUDED & ADDITIONAL PURCHASES

The charges in this Contract are based on the Photographer’s Standard Price List. This price list is adjusted periodically and future orders will be charged at the prices in effect at the time when the order is placed. The session price covers only the Photographer’s photographing time, travel, post-processing, and proof preparation. 

No products are included within the session price. 

For purchase of images and products, a Viewing & Ordering Appointment will take place approximately 75 minutes following the photography session. A minimum print purchase of $1095.00 is required at the time of your Viewing & Ordering Appointment

All product and image purchases are final.

COOPERATION

Photographer is not responsible for behavior of Parties involved with the shoot, with the exception of Photographer personnel. If the desired outcome of your session is jeopardized by the behaviors of Parties involved with the exception of Photographer personnel, Photographer cannot be held responsible. The Client will 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 will not be responsible for photographs not taken as a result of the Client's failure to provide reasonable assistance or cooperation.

IN-SESSION EVENTS

The Client will not engage in photography or videography during the course of the photographic session unless otherwise agreed to by the Photographer. Engaging in this behavior entitles the Photographer to end the session without refund or reschedule available to Client.

The use of all recordings, including but not limited to video, phone, digital camera, or audio is strictly prohibited by any individuals at the session.

The session will be restricted to the client(s) involved in the photography session and no others unless prior notification has been made and approval has been granted by Photographer. 

CANCELLATION

If the Client requests to amend or cancel this Contract 14 (fourteen) or more calendar days before the agreed upon photographic session date, the initial nonrefundable payment will be applied to a mutually agreed upon reschedule date. If the Client fails to show or cancels 13 or less calendar days before the agreed upon photographic event date, the initial non-refundable payment will be forfeited.


RESCHEDULING/LATE ARRIVALS

If the Client submits a written request to reschedule services at least 14 (fourteen) days prior to the event date, the initial nonrefundable payment may be applied to the new date within 3 (three) months of the originally scheduled session date. In the event the reschedule request occurs within 13 days of the original event date, the Client will be required to remit a rescheduling fee of $150.  In the event the reschedule request occurs within 72 hours of the original event date, the Client may be required to remit a new non-refundable session fee, as set forth in the Photographer’s Standard Price List at time of request. 

All reschedules are subject to Photographer’s discretion. 

Any Client that arrives late to the session will have the amount of time late deducted from the time allotted for the session. Photographer will not provide a partial refund or other compensation for the time deducted from the session due to late arrival of the Client. 

In the event that the weather conditions are not desirable for the shoot based on Photographer recommendations, the session will need to be rescheduled and the fee will be waived or an alternative location agreed upon. Due to liability and equipment damages, this decision will be at Photographer discretion.

FAILURE TO PERFORM

If the Photographer is unable to perform this Contract due to illness, emergency, fire, casualty, strike, act of God, pandemic, or causes beyond the control of the Photographer, the Photographer and the Client will make every attempt to reschedule the photographic session. 
If a reschedule is unable to be agreed upon, the Photographer will return the initial nonrefundable payment to the Client and will have no further liability. 
Further, if the Photographer is unable to deliver photographic materials due to technological malfunctions, including but not limited to the equipment operation and image processing, or photographic materials are otherwise lost or damaged without fault of the Photographer, liability will be limited to cost of the contract. 
In no event will Photographer be liable for any amount exceeding the cost of the contract.

INDEMNIFICATION & LIABILITY 

Client agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Photographer and its affiliates, employees, agents and independent contractors for any injury, property damage, liability, claim or other cause of action arising out of or related to Services and/or product(s) Photographer provides to Client. Claims against Photographer for the delivered artistic works must be brought to Photographer's attention within one (1) week from date of. After one (1) week, the Client waives any right to submit a claim to Photographer for reimbursement of any fees previously paid or for his/her waiver or forgiveness of any fees that may still be outstanding

LEGAL MISCELLANY

This Contract incorporates the entire understanding of the Parties. Any modifications of this Contract must be in writing and signed by both Parties. Any waiver of a breach or default hereunder will not be deemed a waiver of a subsequent breach or default of either the same provision or any other provision of this Contract. 

If either Party to this Contract brings a legal action against the other Party to this Contract to secure the specific performance of this Contract, collect damages for breach of this Contract, or otherwise enforce or interpret this Contract, the prevailing Party will recover reasonable attorney’s fees and all costs, premiums for bonds, fees, and other expenses expended or incurred in the action in addition to any other relief that may be awarded.

The Parties expressly consent to jurisdiction and venue of the federal and state courts of the State of Illinois and the County of Sangamon with respect to any suit, claim or dispute arising out of, or relating to, this Agreement. It is understood and agreed by the Parties that the Court where litigation is first commenced will retain jurisdiction over any and all related claims or disputes arising out of and concerning this Agreement. Depending on which State/Commonwealth any action may be commenced, this Agreement will be deemed to have been made in such State/Commonwealth and will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of such State/Commonwealth.

Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting Party will not apply in interpreting this Contract. The language in this Contract will be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any Party.

NOTICE

Parties will provide effective notice (“Notice”) to each other via either of the following methods of delivery at the date and time which the Notice is sent by email to the address listed below:
anna@reveleboudoir.com The client will be contacted at the email address they have provided