Wedding Photography Agreement (Page 1)

Wedding Photography Agreement (page 1)

AGREEMENT: This agreement is for the protection of both parties and to help avoid misunderstandings. Stacey & Kelly Chance (Discovery Bay Studios) offer to provide wedding photography services on Date at Venue, CA for Bride(Client)

Price of $4,595.00 + $? (Tax) = Total $?

PREMIUM PACKAGE DETAILS: Eight hours coverage from getting ready through reception. Two photographers. Discs containing original high res images, favorite images and video files. Highlight music video. Premium 12x12 inch wedding album. Online photo gallery. Large canvas wrap. Full length video. Rights to your images.

RESERVATION & PAYMENT: Discovery Bay Studios will reserve the time and date agreed upon for a Reservation Deposit of $500.00 which is non-refundable, even if date is changed or wedding cancelled. The Reservation Deposit is to be paid at time of signing the contract. Client agrees that the remaining amount of $? is due no later than TWO WEEKS before the wedding, and if the balance is not paid by this time Discovery Bay Studios will NOT photograph the wedding and the Client will forfeit the Reservation Deposit.

EVENT GUIDE & TIMING: Discovery Bay Studios recommends that the Client designate an "event guide" to point out important individuals for informal or candid photographs to the photographers during the wedding and also identify people and groups of whom specific photographs are desired. The bride and or groom may also wish to set aside time for photographs that cannot be obtained during the wedding including group shots. Discovery Bay Studios is not responsible if key individuals fail to appear or cooperate during photography sessions or for missed images due to details not revealed to Discovery Bay Studios.

HOUSE RULES: The photographers are limited by the guidelines of the ceremony official or reception site management. Client agrees to accept the technical results of their imposition (no flash) on the photographers. Negotiation with the officials for moderation of guidelines is Client's responsibility. The photographers will be happy to offer technical recommendations.

COPYRIGHTS & MODEL RELEASE: The Client hereby grants Discovery Bay Studios and its representatives, the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs of the Client. Discovery Bay Studios owns the images created during this photography session and the photographs may be used for promotional purposes including showing potential clients and posts online such as Facebook. If you prefer not to have your images posted online please notify us. The Client must obtain written permission from and compensate Discovery Bay Studios prior to the Client or its friends and relatives publishing or selling the photographs for profit.

Wedding Photography Agreement (page 2)

EXCLUSIVITY / GUEST PHOTOGRAPHY: Discovery Bay Studios will not tolerate verbally or physically abusive behavior, nor will it share its time or compete with guest photographers for the attention of the subjects. If the Client is unable to control the conduct of their guests or if the conduct of any of their guests damages the equipment of the photographers, it will result in the early departure of the photographers and no refunds will result.

COOPERATION: The Client will direct all other service providers (planner, DJ, caterer, etc.) to provide any needed information and cooperation to the photographers. The Client should share the photography schedule with other service providers to make sure that there are no conflicts with times. In addition, events during the wedding day should be planned to make the best use of time from all vendors. It is also recommended that you arrange to have the photographers eat when you eat so as not to miss covering important events.

STORING IMAGES: We recommend that you make backup copies of your images and video files in the most current medium. We cannot guarantee how long we will store your image and video files.

RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL & LIMIT OF LIABILITY: If Discovery Bay Studios cannot perform this agreement due to fire, casualty, acts of God or nature, or other cause or emergency, or due to illness or injury, or for any other reasonable causes, Discovery Bay Studios will attempt to secure a replacement photographer and will return all fees but shall have no further liability with respect to this agreement. This limitation on liability shall also apply in the event that photographic images are damaged in processing, lost through camera malfunction, lost in the mail, theft, or otherwise lost or damaged without fault on the part of Discovery Bay Studios. The limit of liability for a partial loss of originals shall be a prorated amount of the images lost based on the percentage of total number of originals. The Client shall hold harmless Discovery Bay Studios and its representatives from any loss, damage, liability or claim by any other person or entity resulting from the performance of these services.

YOUR SAFETY: If you don’t feel comfortable performing any of the poses or actions we suggest during the wedding day please let us know. We are not responsible if you are injured. You are the best judge of your physical limitations. Please don’t allow yourself to get hurt.

Client Signature: ______Date: ______

Name & Address: ______

Email: ______Phone: ______