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This agreement is between Rehobamz Digital and CCC Holy Cross Redemption Parish
It is understood that Rehobamz Digital is the exclusive, official photographer retained to perform photography service requested on this contract.
1. Scope of Work:
This contract is for services and products related to a photography shoot to take place at the following time and place.
PHOTOGRAPHER is expected to cover the harvest event program from Monday 5th of August to Sunday 11th of August at 900 4th street Laurel MD.
PHOTOGRAPHER agrees to provide Full photo Album package with all edited photos of the program in a pen drive for CLIENT to view after the shoot and is not required to provide more than this number of deliverables. PHOTOGRAPHER will perform basic post-processing or digital image editing services on these photos where artistically necessary.
2. Fees:
In consideration for the photography service provided by PHOTOGRAPHER, CLIENT agrees to pay the sum of Five Hundred Dollas $500. CLIENT agrees to pay the photographer a non-refundable initial payment totaling 50% (fifty percent) of the total price of the photography service upon signing this contract. The initial payment reserves the photographer’s time and is not a retainer or deposit. PHOTOGRAPHER agrees to not advertise availability of this same time slot to any other potential clients. If CLIENT cancels/postpones this shoot for any reason, the initial payment will not be returned to CLIENT. The Client agrees that if the Photographer cancels this Agreement, he/she will be required to provide a suitable replacement photographer that the Client consents to.
The balance of the payment for photography service must be paid in full no later than 3 days after the SHOOT detailed in Section 1: Scope of Work. No part of any order, including previews, will be delivered until the balance is paid in full. If the CLIENT is required to purchase photos separately after the SHOOT, payment for prints is required in full at the time of placing an order. Prints will not be ordered until payment is made.
For every job travel by flight, CLIENT agrees to take responsibility for necessary flight bookings of photographer’s airline choice for the photography personals (inclusive checking of photography gear bag). Hotel reservation, mobility to and from the hotel and event location.
3. Work Product
PHOTOGRAPHER will deliver proof of photos to CLIENT no more than thirty days (30 working days) after the date of the SHOOT. CLIENT understands and agrees that proofs are the exclusive property of PHOTOGRAPHER and CLIENT has no right to these photos except for a license to review them, but not store the proofs. All photos delivered to the CLIENT are licensed for CLIENT’S personal use only. CLIENT understands and agrees that prints take longer for delivery. PHOTOGRAPHER must deliver photos in a reasonable amount of time after the CLIENT has made a final order.
4. Indemnification:
4.1 – PHOTOGRAPHER and CLIENT agree that PHOTOGRAPHER is under no obligation to capture any specific moment or pose or person(s) during the SHOOT.
4.2 – If PHOTOGRAPHER is unable to perform the services in this contract due to any cause outside its control or due to Photographer’s illness or emergency, then Photographer shall return the retainer to Client, but shall have no further liability with respect to the Contract. This limitation on liability shall also apply if photographic materials are damaged in processing, lost through camera malfunction, or otherwise lost or damaged without fault on the part of Photographer. In the event Photographer fails to perform for any other reason, Photographer shall not be liable for any amount more than the retail value of Client’s order.
4.3 – CLIENT agrees to indemnify and hold harmless PHOTOGRAPHER for any liability, damage, or loss related to technological failure, including data loss.
4.4 – CLIENT understands and agrees that PHOTOGRAPHER is not required to maintain copies of the photos from this shoot 30 (thirty) days after the photos have been delivered to CLIENT. A $50 fee will be charged to repost digital album downloads.
4.5 – CLIENT agrees to hold PHOTOGRAPHER harmless for any personal injury which may occur as the CLIENT poses or works with PHOTOGRAPHER.
4.6 – PHOTOGRAPHER will strive to present photos in a workmanlike manner but is not required to cater to specific aesthetic preferences of CLIENT.
4.7 – The CLIENT hereby agrees that the Photographer will be provided with a meal by the Client in case his/her attendance is required to be more than five hours.
4.8 – The CLIENT agrees that the Client will provide a brief overview of the wedding’s expectation to allow the Photographer to prepare in advance.
4.9 – The Photographer agrees to reasonably put in maximum effort to snap photographs of as many guests as possible.
4.1.0 – The Photographer will not be held liable for the poor quality of photographs in case of the guests’ interference with the photographer’s work.
4.1.1 – The Client understands and abides by the fact that the Photographer may be restricted or limited by rules of the location of the ceremony and/or reception.
4.1.2 – Photographer shall not be responsible for photographs not taken because of Client’s failure to provide reasonable assistance or cooperation.
4.1.3 – Client agree to be respectful to Photographer and all parties being photographed.
4.1.4 – Photographer has the right to end the session, without refund, if there is lack of cooperation or respect.
4.1.5 – Photographs may be used for advertising (modeling, head shots, etc.) for an additional fee. Credit to “Rehobamz Digital” must be given for the photograph.
5. Duty of Client
CLIENT will obtain all permissions necessary for PHOTOGRAPHER to photograph at the SHOOT. PHOTOGRAPHER has no duty to obtain permission of reception centers, churches, buildings, properties, or other locations to operate thereon. CLIENT understands and agrees that any failure to obtain these permissions resulting in fines to photographer, or which prevent photographer from photographing the event(s) is not the fault, liability, or responsibility of photographer.
6. Exclusive Photographer
CLIENT agrees and understands that no other party other than PHOTOGRAPHER may take pictures of any poses, lighting situations, or setups made by the photographer. This slows down the photographer’s work and violates the photographer’s right to take pictures of the event. CLIENT agrees to take responsibility for insisting that no person(s) get in the way of the PHOTOGRAPHER or take pictures in these situations.
7. Model Release
CLIENT grants permission to PHOTOGRAPHER and its assigns, licensees, and sublicensees, permission to use CLIENT’S image or likeness in all forms of media for commercial purposes, advertising, trade, personal use, or all other uses. Therefore, PHOTOGRAPHER may use CLIENT’S likeness and image on PHOTOGRAPHER’S website or other advertising.
9. Assignability and Parties of Interest:
CLIENT agrees and understands that, unless otherwise specified in this Contract, CLIENT is not contracting for a personal service that will be performed by any specific photographer. PHOTOGRAPHER may sub-contract or assign this contract to any second-shooter, PHOTOGRAPHER may assign any photographers associated with the PHOTOGRAPHY COMPANY to perform its duties under this contract. All photographers must be capable and competent to perform the services in a workmanlike manner.
10. Copyright:
– The Parties agree that the Photographer will maintain the copyright for all the photographs taken by him/her. The Photographer hereby grants the Client the permission to make copies of the images for friends and family, however, not for the sake of commercial use unless the Photographer gives his/her consent.
11. Travel
A travel fee for sessions outside of Maryland may be added to the cost of the contract. Contracts that require multiple trips (one year infant packages) may require a travel fee for each session. Travel fees are based on mileage to and from the location and may change as necessary. All travel fees must be prepaid.
12. Retouching
Post-processing of photos includes basic cleanup (color correction, toning, removal of simple blemishes) in the file charge. Any additional retouching requested by the Client will be billed at $25.00 per photo.
13. Expiration
Photography estimates are valid for 30 days unless otherwise negotiated by both parties.
The Parties hereby agree to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and such is demonstrated throughout by their signatures below: