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RESERVATION AND DEPOSIT

This signed Agreement is required to reserve the dates and times of the SESSION(S) prior to services being performed, along with a non-refundable deposit of fifty percent (50%). The terms of this Agreement are ongoing until termination in writing by either PHOTOGRAPHER or CLIENT. 

The full amount of the fee for the SESSION(S) shall be agreed upon by both parties on a per-job basis, and must be agreed-upon in writing prior to SESSION(S) being scheduled. The deposit amount will always be fifty percent (50%). 

A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required for any rescheduling or cancellations. If less than 48 hours’ notice is given, if the EVENT(S) are cancelled by CLIENT, or if there is a breach of this Agreement by CLIENT, then CLIENT shall be responsible for fifty percent (50%) of the full amount of the fee due for the SESSION(S). Fees due from CLIENT shall include any of the PHOTOGRAPHER’s materials charges incurred up to time of cancellation. 

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

A non-refundable deposit of fifty percent (50%) is due at the time of booking. The final balance of the required fee is due before images are delivered. No images will be transferred to CLIENT until the balance has been paid in full. In the event that CLIENT fails to remit payment as specified, PHOTOGRAPHER shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement with no further obligation, retain any monies already paid and cancel delivery of described products. 

PERMITS

CLIENT is responsible for acquiring all permits and necessary permission for all locations at which the PHOTOGRAPHER will be performing services for CLIENT prior to the date of the SESSION(S). CLIENT’S failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the SESSION(s), and shall be considered a breach of this Agreement. 

SHOOTING TIME AND ADDITIONS

CLIENT and PHOTOGRAPHER agree that cooperation and punctuality are essential to accomplish the goals and wishes of all parties. It is essential that owners, residents and occupants of the SESSION(S) location be prepared at the agreed upon time. Shooting commences at the scheduled start time. PHOTOGRAPHER shall inform CLIENT if there is a delay at the location at time of arrival, prior to CLIENT incurring any additional fees. 

TRAVEL EXPENSES

CLIENT shall reimburse PHOTOGRAPHER for all travel expenses for each SESSION(S), which shall be included in fee paid to PHOTOGRAPHER. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

PHOTOGRAPHER is not responsible for compromised coveragedue to causes beyond the control of the PHOTOGRAPHER, including but not limited to obtrusive guests, delays caused by CLIENT or guests, weather conditions, orrestrictions of the locations. PHOTOGRAPHER is limited and must abide by the rules and guidelines of the location(s) and site management. CLIENT agrees to accept the technical results of their imposition on the PHOTOGRAPHER. Negotiation with any officials for moderation of guidelines for the location is the CLIENT’s responsibility; the PHOTOGRAPHER will offer technical recommendations only, if requested. 

FILM AND COPYRIGHTS

The PHOTOGRAPHER holds ownership of any photos produced. By purchasing a license to use the photos, the CLIENT does not become the owner. Instead, the CLIENT is granted permission to use the photos for the purposes as agreed in the initial proposal. The photographs produced by PHOTOGRAPHER are protected by UK Copyright Law (all rights reserved) and may not be reproduced 

in any manner without PHOTOGRAPHER’s express written permission. Final digital images purchased by CLIENT from PHOTOGRAPHER, after receipt of all fees from CLIENT, include limited copyright release transferred to CLIENT. 

PHOTOGRAPHER grants CLIENT permission to use the purchased images for marketing purposes on the media outlets, as agreed before each individual SESSION(S). This will be agreed in writing, in advance. Under no circumstances may CLIENT sell, license, sublicense, or authorise to be sold in any way or for any purpose images produced by PHOTOGRAPHER under this Agreement. No license of any kind is granted to CLIENT for proof images, as proof images are not suitable for any kind of reproduction or distribution whatsoever. 

CAPTURE AND DELIVERY

PHOTOGRAPHER is not required to deliver every image taken at the SESSION(S). The determination of images delivered to CLIENT is left to the discretion of PHOTOGRAPHER and must satisfy the agreed upon terms of the individual SESSION(S). 

POST PRODUCTION AND EDITING

The final post production and editing styles, effects, and overall look of the images are left to the discretion of PHOTOGRAPHER and her artistic abilities. Requests made by CLIENT deemed reasonable by PHOTOGRAPHER, prior to the SESSION(S), may be honored. Major photo manipulations are not within the scope of this Agreement. However, in the event PHOTOGRAPHER performs major photo manipulations, CLIENT agrees to pay additional fees which shall be discussed with and agreed-upon by CLIENT prior to performing said manipulations. 

SAFETY

PHOTOGRAPHER reserves the right to terminate coverage and leave the location of the SESSION(S) if PHOTOGRAPHER, or an assistant of PHOTOGRAPHER, experiences inappropriate, threatening, hostile or offensive behavior from person(s) at the SESSION(S); or in the event that the safety of PHOTOGRAPHER or an assistant of PHOTOGRAPHER is in question. 

INDEMNIFICATION

CLIENT hereby indemnifies and holds PHOTOGRAPHER harmless against any and all liabilities, claims, and expenses, including reasonable lawyer’s fees, arising from or as a result of a breach or alleged breach by CLIENT, or as a resultof claims or actions of any kind or nature resulting from CLIENTS’ use of PHOTOGRAPHER’S work performed under this Agreement. 

LIMIT OF LIABILITY

In the unlikely event that PHOTOGRAPHER is unable to perform services under this Agreement due to an injury, illness, act of God, act of terrorism, or other cause beyond the control of PHOTOGRAPHER, PHOTOGRAPHER shall make every effort to secure a replacement. If PHOTOGRAPHER is unable to find a suitable replacement, PHOTOGRAPHER’S responsibility and liability is limited to the return of all payments received for the SESSION(S). In the unlikely event that digital files have been lost, stolen, or destroyed for reasons beyond PHOTOGRAPHER’s control, including but not limited to camera, hard drive, or equipment malfunction,PHOTOGRAPHER’s liability is limited to the return of all payments received for theSESSION(S). The limit of liability for a partial loss of originals shall be a prorated amountof the exposures lost based on the percentage of total number of originals. 

DAMAGES

PHOTOGRAPHER is not responsible for any damages to CDs, prints orother photo products (if applicable) after delivery to CLIENT. CLIENT understands and assumes full responsibility for the care and safety of their photographic products. Once the photographic products have been delivered to CLIENT, PHOTOGRAPHER is under no obligation to retain, catalog or store CLIENT’S digital image files. 

RELEASE

PHOTOGRAPHER is authorised to take photographs of the Property or Product, to use them for all commercially reasonable purposes stated herein, and grants all other rights related to the Photographs as set forth herein. CLIENT grants to PHOTOGRAPHER, including any legal entitles in which she holds an ownership interest, as well as her agents, representatives and assigns, the following rights related to the Photographs, including, but not limited to, the irrevocable right in perpetuity to: (i) use, re-use, publish, and re-publish the Photographs; (ii) alter, modify or otherwise change the Photographs in any matter the PHOTOGRAPHER desires; (iii) combine the Photographs with textual and printed matter, and/or with other pictures and/or media; and (iv) use the Photographs for illustrations, promotion, art, editorial, advertising, trade, publishing, or any other commercial purpose whatsoever. CLIENT hereby waives any right that it may have to inspect or approve the Photographs and/or the materials that may be used in connection therewith, and the use to which they may be applied.emmajohnsonphotography.co.uk | hello@emmajohnsonphotography.co.uk | 01983 533 255 

PHOTOGRAPHER may also share photographs of the Property or Product to their own social media pages. These photographs can be shared to social media as soon as they are delivered, unless agreed otherwise. 

CLIENT hereby releases, discharges, and agrees to hold harmless the PHOTOGRAPHER, including any legal entities in which she holds an ownership interest, as well as her agents, representatives and assigns, and all persons acting under the PHOTOGRAPHER’s authority or those for whom she is acting, from any losses, liabilities, or damages resulting from the taking or use of the Photographs, or any changes or alterations made thereto. PHOTOGRAPHER shall not disclose any identifying information about the Property or its owners or inhabitants, including but not limited to the address, inhabitants/homeowners names, or images of inhabitants/homeowners. 

This release shall be binding upon the CLIENT and its heirs, spouses, representatives, successors, and assigns. CLIENT hereby warrants that it is of full legal age, and has the legal right to contract in its own name and on behalf of the owner and/or occupant of the Property. CLIENT has read the above authorisation, release and agreement, prior to its execution, and is fully familiar with the contents thereof. CLIENT has read and understands the above terms, and hereby agrees to the terms of this Release & Waiver. 

ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY; WAIVER

This agreement contains the entire understanding between PHOTOGRAPHER and CLIENT, and supersedes all prior and simultaneous agreements between the parties. Any additions or changes to this Agreement must be in writing, signed by all parties. 

In the event that any part of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain valid and enforceable. Any agreement to waive one or more provisions of this Agreement, or any failure by one or both parties to enforce a provision of this Agreement, shall not constitute a waiver of any other portion or provision of this Agreement. 

EDITING AND USE OF FILTERS

CLIENT is not permitted to edit photos delivered by PHOTOGRAPHER. This means that cropping, re-editing or adding social media filters to delivered images are all prohibited. 

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, to include the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

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