Jimmy McDonald Photography
Wedding Photography Fees.
You can design your own wedding photography package from the five options listed below.
A. Engagement photos $150.00 (max 2 hours) Total number of photos vary. Copyright release photo file DVD included. Several poses will be recommended.
B. Bridal portraits $150.00 (max 1 hour) Total number of photos vary. Several poses will be recommended.
C. Rehearsal services and dinner $250.00 (max 3 hours) Includes 4x6 prints of all photos.
D. Wedding Day includes Bride’s preparation, Wedding Ceremony and Formals $500.00 (max 4 hours)
-Bride and bridal party preparation - hair, makeup, relaxing..etc
-Formal bride and bridesmaid photography prior to the wedding
-Formal separate bride and groom photography prior to the wedding
-Wedding ceremony (flash photography limited to processional of bride and groom)
-Formal group photography - Bride and Groom, family, groomsmen...etc.
-$350.00 print credit that can be used toward online print purchases or for purchase of a color photo file DVD.
E. Reception photography, including speeches, first dance, bouquet toss, garter toss, cake cutting, misc candid shots, and departure of the bride and groom $250.00 (max 2 hours) Mileage/travel may apply if distance is more than 30 miles.
Additional time will be calculated per hour at a rate of $100 per hour.
A group photography list will be determined at pre-wedding meeting with photographer.
Fees include photo sessions and processing. Each photo is retouched and sized during processing. All photos are shot in hi-resolution color large format. Online proofs will be made available for viewing and print ordering. Proof DVD’s are available for $50.00 each.
Copyright release DVD containing all photos in .jpg format $450.00 for the first DVD. $50.00 for each additional DVD. DVD's include all photos processed in color and black and white.
These files will be sized so you can easily print your images up to 8x10 prints at local photo kiosks.
Photos are printed in a professional photography lab using Kodak Professional Supra Endura VC Digital Paper. With this paper don’t worry about prints fading. The standard archival value is 100 years in home display and 200 years in dark storage.
Ceremony and reception services include online proofing with a pass code protected website including a domain name. ex - www.yournamewedding.com. Cards will be presented to your guests containing the web address and access codes to view your event.
Our photocart also allows you to register your event prior to the date and invite family and friends to send monetary gifts toward the purchase of prints from your event.
Print pricing are as follows:
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY AGREEMENT -Jimmy McDonald (photographer)
Wedding Date: ______Time Photography Starts: ______Time Photography Ends: ______
Other shooting Dates and Times agreed on: ______
Wedding Location: ______
Bride’s Name: ______Phone: ______Fax : ______
Address: ______email: ______
Groom’s Name: ______Phone: ______Fax : ______
Address: ______email: ______
Wedding theme: please specify traditional / formal / informal / casual etc. ______
Wedding Attire: describe bride, groom and wedding party attire ______
Photography fee agreed to: ______(plus applicable expenses/taxes as described in the contract). A
deposit of 25% $______is due at the signing of this agreement, with the balance $______to be
paid no later than 4 days prior to the wedding.
Out of town Expenses: (The Client is responsible for all travel, accommodation, meal and transport costs unless provided by the Client)
SELECTIONS ON SERVICES SHEET AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES LISTED BELOW ARE INCLUDED FOR THE FEE STATED ABOVE:
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ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This agreement contains the entire understanding between Jimmy McDonald (photographer) and the CLIENT. It supersedes all prior and simultaneous agreements between the parties. The only way to add or change this agreement is to do so in writing, signed by all the parties. If the parties want to waive one provision of this agreement, that does not mean that any other provision is also waived. The party against whom a waiver is sought to be effective must have signed a waiver in writing.
RESERVATION: A signed contract and reservation fee are required to reserve the specified coverage. Jimmy McDonald (photographer) will not make other reservations for that time and date. For this reason, the Reservation Deposit of 25% is non-refundable, even if the date is changed or the wedding cancelled for any reason; including acts of God, fire, strike and/or extreme weather. The Reservation Deposit is to be paid at time of signing the contract. The Reservation Deposit is applied towards the contracted wedding photography package. THE CLIENT understands and agrees that the entire amount owed for the wedding photography package described in the contract is due no later than 4 days prior to the wedding.
PRE-EVENT CONSULTATION: The parties agree to a pre-event consultation two to three weeks before the event date in order to finalize the actual shooting times, locations, and CLIENT'S request list (in writing) for specific photographs. The bride and or groom agree to set aside at least one hour of time that ends 1/2 an hour before the ceremony commencement of the wedding and a 30 minute time frame afterward for photographs that cannot be obtained during the wedding. If the bride's or groom's late arrival prevents a full hour from occurring the photographer shall not be held liable for failure to take desired photographs.
COOPERATION: The parties agree to cheerful cooperation and communication for the best possible result within the definition of this assignment. Jimmy McDonald (photographer) recommends that CLIENT designate an "event guide" to point out important individuals for informal or candid photographs to the photographer during the wedding that they wish to have photographed. The photographer will not be held accountable for not photographing desired people if there is no one to assist in identifying people or gathering people for photograph's. Jimmy McDonald (photographer) is not responsible if key individuals fail to appear or cooperate during photography sessions or for missed images due to details not revealed to Jimmy McDonald (photographer) .
SHOOTING TIME / ADDITIONS: The photography schedule and selected methodology are designed to accomplish the goals and wishes of the CLIENT in a manner enjoyed by all parties. CLIENT and Jimmy McDonald (photographer) agree that cheerful cooperation and punctuality are therefore essential to that purpose. Shooting commences at the scheduled start time. Additional charges to be applied, beyond the agreed package above will be due prior to receiving online proof notification, final proof DVD and/or proof books.
HOUSE RULES: The photographer is limited by the guidelines of the ceremony official or reception site management. CLIENT agrees to accept the technical results of their imposition on the photographer. Negotiation with the officials for moderation of guidelines is Client's responsibility; Jimmy McDonald (photographer) will offer technical recommendations only.
FILM and COPYRIGHTS: Until final payment for services rendered is made,the photographs produced by Jimmy McDonald (photographer) are protected by Federal Copyright Law (all rights reserved) and may not be reproduced in any manner without Jimmy McDonald (photographer) explicitly written permission. Upon final payment by the CLIENT, limited copyright ownership of the resulting images will be transferred to the CLIENT under the following conditions:
The negatives and or slides are the property of CLIENT for personal use and for the purposes of the reproduction and giving of photographs to friends and relatives.
The Client must obtain written permission from and compensate Jimmy McDonald (photographer) prior to the CLIENT or its friends and relatives publishing or selling the photographs for profit.
EXHIBITION: CLIENT grants Jimmy McDonald (photographer) permission to display selected images resulting from this assignment as an example of FlickrPictures.com work and for entrance into photographic competitions and release all claims to profits that may arise from use of images.
MODEL RELEASE. The CLIENT hereby grants to Jimmy McDonald (photographer) and its legal representatives and assigns, the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs of the CLIENT or in which the CLIENT may be included, for editorial, trade, advertising and any other purpose and in any manner and medium; to alter the same without restriction; and to copyright the same. The CLIENT hereby releases Jimmy McDonald (photographer) and its legal representatives and assigns from all claims and liability relating to said photographs.
LIMIT OF LIABILITY: In the unlikely event that the photographer is injured or becomes too ill to photograph the event, Jimmy McDonald (photographer) will make every effort to secure a replacement photographer. If the situation should occur and a suitable replacement is not found, responsibility and liability is limited to the return of all payments received for the event package. Jimmy McDonald (photographer) takes the utmost care with respect to exposure, transportation, and processing the photographs. However, in the unlikely event that photographs have been lost, stolen, or destroyed for reasons within or beyond Jimmy McDonald (photographer)'s control, Jimmy McDonald (photographer) liability is limited to the return of all payments received for the event package. The limit of liability for a partial loss of originals shall be a prorated amount of the exposures lost based on the percentage of total number of originals.
SECURITY DEPOSITS: In the event of cancellation, the security deposit paid is non-refundable. It shall be liquidated damages to Jimmy McDonald (photographer) in the event of a breach of contract by CLIENT. The CLIENT shall also be responsible for payment for any Jimmy McDonald (photographer) materials charges incurred up to time of cancellation.
COMPLETION SCHEDULE: Film developing and DVD creation takes approximately two - three weeks.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE: 25% due at time of signing of agreement. Balance payable in full no later than 4 days prior to the wedding.
I have read and understood the terms above. I hereby agree to the terms of this agreement.
Signed ______(Client) Date ______
Signed ______(Client) Date ______
Third party authorized to make changes or requests during the photo sessions:
Signed ______(Client) Date ______
Make Checks or Money Order payable to:
Jimmy McDonald
2115 Brookbank Road
Rockingham, N.C. 28379
Wedding Photography Check List
Your wedding will be over in a blink of an eye, but the memories recorded by a professional will last a lifetime. Photographs are a great record of your special day, so choose a photographer carefully and early. Below is a list of many typical wedding photos. A photo list cannot be complete or exact because of the variety of pictures that can be taken. Print out this list and use it as a reference when speaking to your photographer.
__ Mother/Maid of Honor adjusting veil
__ Bride putting on garter with bridesmaids looking on or Brides father putting on garter
__ Bride in dressing room with mirror
__ Corsage being pinned on mother
__ Corsage being pinned on father
__ Portrait of mother and bride
__ Portrait of father and bride
__ Brothers and sisters and bride
__ Group Shot of Bride and bridesmaids
__ Individual shots of Bride with each bridesmaids
__ Bride leaving house with parents and bridesmaids
__ Father helping bride into car
AT THE CEREMONY LOCATION PRIOR TO CEREMONY
__ Groom and groomsmen photographs
__ Best man adjusting groom's tie
__ Groom and best man handshaking
__ Groom and groomsmen handshaking
__ Groom with father
__ Bride and matron of honor
__ Bride with parents
__ Bride and mother
__ Bride and father
__ Bride kissing father on the cheek
__ Bride and mother with father looking on
__ Bride and bridesmaids group pose in vestibule or dressing room
__ Bride's mother on usher's arm
__ Groom's mother on usher's arm
__ Grandparents accompanied down the aisle
__ Other people accompanied down aisle
DURING THE CEREMONY (some shots may not be allowed or possible depending on the venue)
__ Bridal party coming down the aisle__ Bridesmaids, flower girls, and ring bearer coming down the aisle
__ Bride being taken down aisle by father
__ Father giving away bride
__ Shots during the ceremony itself (Pre-approved by officiator)
(These can also be taken as setup shots after ceremony)
__ Time exposure of overall area during ceremony
AFTER THE CEREMONY AT CEREMONY LOCATION
__ Bride and groom coming down the aisle
__ Receiving line right after ceremony
__ Best man signing certificate with bride and groom looking on
__ Matron of honor signing certificate with bride and groom looking on
SETUP POSES IN THE CEREMONY LOCATION
With most of your formal poses 2-4 shots will be taken to help eliminate blinking and assure a good smile.
__ Groom kissing bride at the altar full length
__ Groom kissing bride at the altar 3/4 pose
__ Groom kissing bride at the altar tight head shot pose
__ Groom putting ring on bride's finger
__ Bride putting ring on groom's finger
__ Bride and groom lighting candles, full length
__ Bride and groom lighting candles, 3/4 pose
__ Bride and groom's hands with rings and flowers
__ Bride and groom with officiator
__ Bride and groom and bridal party with officiator
__ Other missed shots during ceremony
__ Bride with bridemaids flowers around her
__ Bride and groomsmen
__ Groom with bridesmaids
__ Bride and groom at ceremony location door (or stained glass window) in silhouette
__ Bride and groom on the steps of ceremony location
__ Bride and bridemaids on the steps of the ceremony location
__ Groom and groomsmen on the steps of the ceremony location
__ Group shots back inside ceremony location
(Use ceremony location altar/steps, etc. as a studio)
__ Bride and groom with bridal party standing
__ Bride and groom with bridal party sitting
__ Bride and groom with bridal party
(alternating male and female)
__ Bride and groom with all of the Brides family
(as big as the bride would like to go)
__ Bride and groom with brides immediate family
__ Bride and groom with bride's parents__ Bride with her parents
__ Bride with her mother
__ Bride with her father
__ Bride and groom with all of the groom's family
(as big as the bride would like to go)
__ Bride and groom with groom's immediate family
__ Bride and groom with groom's parents
__ Groom with his parents
__ Groom with his mother
__ Groom with his father
__ Bride and groom with both sets of parents
__ Bride and/or groom with special family members
(e.g. favorite uncle, best friend, generations photograph, etc)
__ Bride and groom leaving inside of ceremony location
__ Getting into car or limo
__ Shot through the sun roof of the limo
__ Shot while seated in limo
__ Wide shot of ceremony location/ceremony site and limo
__ Mood shots in and around the ceremony location/grounds and/or
on the way to the weddings reception site.