Agreement/Jurisdiction:
The person(s) whose signature(s) appear on this contract, known as "Client", agrees that Scarlett Rose Photography, known as "Photographer", shall provide services to photograph their wedding and related events to the best of her abilities, in the manner described in this document. This is a binding contract which incorporates the entire understanding of the parties, and any modifications must be in writing, signed by both parties. Client assumes responsibility for all collection costs and legal fees incurred by Photographer should enforcement of this contract become necessary. 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 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.
Retainer and Payment:
Client shall reserve the time and date of services by signing and returning this contract along with a non-refundable, non-transferable reservation retainer. No date is reserved until the contract and retainer are received. The balance due for the photography services must be paid in full no less than 30 days before the event date. In the event Client fails to remit payment as specified, the Photographer shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement with no further obligation, retain any monies already paid, and not attend this event. Returned checks will be assessed a $50 non-sufficient funds fee.
Cancellation:
If for any reason Client cancels this contract before the wedding date, Photographer will keep the retainer. Cancellation must be made in writing, signed by the contracted party, and sent via Certified Mail by the United States Post Office. If Client fails to supply written cancellation as specified before the wedding date or cancels within 30 days of the wedding date, Client shall be required to pay the full balance due.
Reschedule:
In the event that Client reschedules the wedding and Photographer is available a new contract will be completed and money paid will be credited towards the new date. If the prices have changed within when the contract was originally signed and the new date the client would be responsible for paying to difference in price.
In the event that Client reschedules the wedding and Photographer is not able to rebook the original wedding date, Client forfeits the retainer but may receive a credit for all other monies paid, minus any costs already accrued i.e. engagement photos etc.
Credit may be applied to wedding coverage within one year of original date provided Photographer is available.
Liability:
If Photographer or her agent is unable to perform any or all of the duties herein for any reason, including but not limited to, fire, transportation problems, acts of God, accident, illness, or technical problems, and if she cannot provide another competent professional, all money received by Photographer, minus expenses, will be returned to Client, and Photographer shall have no further liability with respect to this agreement. This limitation of liability also applies to any loss/damage of photographs or failure to deliver photographs for any reason. Liability for a partial loss of photographs shall be pro-rated based on the percentage of total. The sole remedy for any actions or claims shall be limited to a refund whose total amount cannot exceed the total monies paid by Client under this Agreement during the time preceding the date on which such liability arises.
Images/USB’s:
Upon receipt of a photo USB, Client accepts all responsibility for archiving and protecting the photographs. Photographer does not permanently archive image files. Photographer is not responsible for the lifespan of any digital media provided or for any future changes in digital technology or media readers that might result in an inability to read discs provided. It is Client's responsibility to make sure that digital files are copied to new media as required.
Pricing:
Services or merchandise not included in this initial contract will be sold at current price when an order is placed. All prices are subject to change at any time without notice. Credit vouchers have no intrinsic cash value and may only be applied toward merchandise purchased from Photographer. All products credits included in your wedding must be ordered within 6 months of your session. If you don't order them within the 6 months there is a $150 archive retrieval free plus you would pay the difference in cost of the product if they have changed since you booked your wedding.
Responsibilities:
Unless agreed upon in advance, Scarlett Rose Photography shall be the exclusive photographer retained for the event. Photographer may bring one assistant at her discretion. Wedding guests may take photos, but it is the responsibility of Client to prevent family and friends from interfering with Photographer's duties. Photographer is not responsible for compromised coverage due to causes beyond her control such as other people's camera or flash, the lateness of the bride, groom, family members and bridal party members or other principles, weather conditions, schedule complications, rendering of decorations, or restrictions of the venues or officiate. Photographer is not responsible for existing backgrounds or lighting conditions which may negatively impact or restrict the photography coverage. Client agrees to confirm the schedule one-week prior to the event and to send the Photographer a copy of the invitation prior to the wedding. Notification of any changes in schedule or location must be made in a timely manner. Changes can be made by phone with a follow-up email for documentation. If email is sent, confirmation of receipt must be obtained.
Coverage:
Photographer will provide coverage for the dates, locations and continuous hours specified in this Agreement. Additional travel or coverage hours may be added by agreement on the wedding day and must be paid in full before any photos or products are released to the Client. Every reasonable effort will be made to take requested pictures, but no specific pose or photograph can be promised. Any lists supplied will be used for organizational purposes only. Images determined by the photographer to be substandard or duplicated may be edited out. The Photographer will use her professional judgment and sole discretion to select which photos to deliver. Such selection shall constitute all images that will be made available to Client. Under no circumstances will Scarlett Rose release the raw images. You should receive on average 50 edited images per an hour of coverage this is not a guaranteed number as events throughout the day or if the bridal party is running late can alter this.
Meals/Drinks:
Meals and non-alcoholic drinks are to be provided for the Photographer as needed during the coverage.
Image Processing/Printing:
Unless agreed upon prior to any editing work, high-resolution digitals/images may contain a mixture of color, black and white, Limited color correction and/or retouching are included at Photographer's discretion. Client may request further changes for an additional charge.
Photographer is not responsible for any prints that are not ordered directly from her. For best results, clients with the high-resolution files should order their prints through a reputable lab.
You can request a sneak peek via our Facebook page during the editing time. Expected editing time from the date of the wedding is 8 to 16 weeks. During peak season this could change. If there is going to be an expected delay due to unforeseen circumstances, we will notify you.
Unedited images are not kept on file.
Copyright:
All photographs taken by photographer are her property, will remain her property and are protected by United States Copyright Laws (USC Title 17). If high resolution digital files are purchased, a written release will be supplied with those files. The release grants Client the right to reproduce the images provided for their personal use.