Wedding Photography Contract
Regan Flynn Photography
AGREEMENT
This document comprises the entire understanding between both the Clients Andrew Stephens & Andrew Saba and Photographer Regan Flynn Photography (Regan Flynn Court)
Confirmation: The completed, signed "Wedding Photography Contract" and the booking fee payment are both required before confirming and reserving the stated services from the Photographer.
Cooperation: The Clients and the Photographer agree to fully cooperate and communicate in an effort to achieve the best possible outcome within the understanding of this contract. It is recommended that a designated assistant (such as family member) be provided to the Photographer. The assistant will help identify key individuals that are expected to be photographed. The Clients also agree to provide the Photographer with sufficient advance notice of key events, thereby providing the Photographer with adequate time to prepare. Please note that some wedding guests will decline offers to be photographed. In such cases the Photographer will use their discretion but cannot be held responsible for the absence of photos of these persons.
Schedule: Both the Clients and the Photographer are in agreement that cooperation and communication efforts to adhere to the schedule are essential to producing the best possible results. In cases where the wedding does not adhere to the schedule the Photographer will make every effort to compensate so as to make the best of the given circumstances, but cannot guarantee that the quality of the work produced would be as high as it otherwise would be, absent the scheduling delays, disruptions and changes. The Photographer is not responsible for images not taken as a result of the Client’s failure to provide a Photographers brief prior to the event or session.
Wedding Guests: Many guests will want to make their own photographs of the Clients. The Clients understand the importance of and agree to give the Photographers precedence over wedding guests in order to fulfil the requirements of this agreement. The Photographer will not be held liable for missed photographs that are a result of interruptions and obstructions that interfere with photographing the day.
Copyright: The Clients recognise that the Photographer is producing works made for hire and that the copyright of all photographs is retained by the Photographer. Permission is granted to the Clients to reproduce and make use of the photographs under the following conditions. The use of any images by the Client is permitted provided the use is restricted to the Clients’ personal use and the personal use by the Clients’ friends and family. Prior written permission from the Photographer is required for any sale, publication or commercial use of the photographs. The final post production and editing styles, effects, and overall look of the images are left to the discretion of the Photographer unless agreed otherwise.
Marketing & Promotion: The Photographer may reproduce images from a Client's session for their own marketing, advertising, promotion and exhibition, both internally and external. The Photographer respects if a Client wishes to have their photographs strictly private, this must be stated in writing either prior or during the session.
Quantity/Quality: The Photographer takes a high number of images to ensure that they are of utmost quality. The Photographer under no situation will upload/provide all of the images taken at an event/session. If a photograph is not uploaded, it no longer exists. Please do not request for photographs that have not been uploaded/provided.
Safety: The Photographer has the right to leave a booking at any time, without any advanced notice to their client due to safety and/or security reasons. This is due to the welfare of the Photographer as well as the equipment that is used. If the Photographers equipment fails due to technical faults made by your guests and failure to continue taking photos occurs, refunds will not be made out to the client. The Client is responsible for acquiring all permits and necessary permission for all locations on which the Photographer will be performing services.
Limit of Liability: In the event the Photographer becomes injured or is too ill and cannot supply the agreed upon services as specified, the Photographer will make all attempts to find a replacement photographer. If the Photographer is unable to find a replacement photographer, then liability is limited to a refund of any payments received. The Photographer undertakes reasonable efforts to safeguard and prevent loss or damage to your photographs. In the unlikely event that images may be lost, stolen or destroyed for reasons in or beyond our control, liability is limited to the return of payments received for the services provided or part thereof according to the percentage of images supplied.
Privacy: All information contained through booking messages will remain strictly confidential to Regan Flynn Photography. No information will be given out to other parties without the client’s knowledge and permission.
Booking Fee: The booking fee is a non-refundable payment and secures your reservation for the services of the Photographer on the given date. In the event of a Client cancellation, the booking fee will constitute liquidated damages and become forfeited by the Client.
Payment Options: Payments can be made via Bank transfer. Payments details will be provided on your invoice.
We have read, understood and agree to the terms of this contract.