Wedding Terms and Conditions
In the following terms & conditions "the photographer" shall mean Bethany Watkins. "The client(s)" shall be those persons defined as bride and groom in the wedding booking. It is agreed that the following terms set out the total agreement made between the parties and that no variation or modification of this contract shall be effective unless agreed by both parties in writing.
Booking Fee / Deposit Payments.
A non-refundable booking fee of 20% is required to secure the date and time of your wedding. Weddings that are postponed to a later date will retain the fee as long as the photographer can re-schedule for the new date and time.
Cancellation.
The Client may cancel this contract at any time by giving written notice to The Photographer/s but in doing so shall forfeit any monies paid. All cancellations must be in writing.
Display.
The client(s) hereby allow(s) the photographer to display any photograph covered by this contract and to generally promote the business in advertising, brochures, magazine articles, websites, social media, sample albums etc.
Images.
The Photographer will provide a pleasing colour balance but cannot guarantee exact colour matching. For a booking involving a church ceremony or at certain venues, the photographer's movements are sometimes restricted by the official in charge. The area from which the photographer is able to cover the ceremony may not be the photographer's choice and the photographer cannot accept responsibility for any obstructed view should this be the case.
All images will be adjusted for exposure, brightness, contrast, sharpness, etc The Photographer's judgement regarding these corrections and the number of images put forward to the Client for preview shall be deemed correct.
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Prints / Reorders.
All prints and reorders shall be treated as an extension of this contract and no responsibility for error will be accepted unless orders are given in writing.
Delivery.
Photographer agrees to have the digital images complete within three months of the photo session date.
Newborn Terms and Conditions
Photography Session Order.
This signed contract constitutes an order for photography in the form of high-resolution digital images and/or prints. There are no oral or other agreements of the parties hereto, and this contract constitutes a full and complete understanding and agreement between the Client and Photographer.
Limit of Liability.
Although care will be taken with the digital files, the Photographer limits any liability for loss, damage, or failure to deliver photographs for any reason of photographer's non-performance caused by any force or similar circumstances, illness, accident, or any cause beyond their control. In any event, the limit of Photographer's liability shall not exceed the contract price stated herein.
Exclusive Photographer.
It is understood that no other photographer, amateur or professional, shall be allowed to photograph at the session near the Photographer while she is working due to reasons of the photographer delivering the quality of images as expected. Any breach of this agreement (including iPhone photography) can constitute a reason for non-completion of the job with no liability to the Photographer.
Ownership of Digital Images.
It is agreed that dual ownership of the purchased digital files will be maintained by the Client and the Photographer. Upon delivery of the digital files to Client's physical control, the client shall gain personal non-commercial rights to the purchased images. It is also agreed that the Photographer will have full rights to use all images for advertising purposes. The Photographer does NOT guarantee archival of the digital files past a period of six months after the session/event date and will not be held responsible if loss occurs as per section 2.
Display or Promotion.
It is agreed that the Photographer may display and use photographs from session/event for web site and internet promotion, and any other non-commercial purposes thought proper by the Photographer.
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Indemnification.
The Photographer shall be held harmless for any and all injury to client during the course of the photography session and the immediately surrounding events.
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Guaranteed Deliver.
Photographer agrees to have a proofing gallery complete within two weeks of the photo session date.
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Photography Session Order.
This signed contract constitutes an order for photography in the form of high-resolution digital images and/or prints. There are no oral or other agreements of the parties hereto, and this contract constitutes full and complete understanding and agreement between the Client and Photographer.
Exclusive Photographer.
It is understood that no other photographer, amateur or professional, shall be allowed to photograph at the session near the Photographer while she is working due to reasons of the photographer delivering the quality of images as expected. Any breach of this agreement (including iPhone photography) can constitute a reason for non-completion of the job with no liability to the Photographer.
Ownership of Digital Files.
It is agreed that the Client and the Photographer will maintain dual ownership of the purchased digital files. It is agreed that the Photographer will have full rights to use all images for advertising purposes. The Photographer does NOT guarantee archival of the digital files past a period of six months after the session/event date and will not be held responsible if loss occurs as per section.
Display or Promotion.
It is agreed that the Photographer may display and use photographs from session/event for web site and internet promotion, and any other non-commercial purposes thought proper by the Photographer.
Guaranteed Delivery.
Photographer agrees to have a proofing gallery complete within four weeks of the photo session date.
Lockdown Photoshoot Terms and Conditions
