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This Photography Services Agreement is made on [Contract Date] between [Company Name] ("Photographer") and [Client Name] ("Client").
1. Services
Photographer will provide photography for [describe the shoot, for example: a headshot and team session at the Client's office, up to 3 hours, for up to 12 people].
- Date and time: [date and start time]
- Location: [address]
- Coverage: [hours or number of setups]
2. Deliverables
- Photographer will deliver [number] professionally edited images, selected by [Photographer, or Client from an online proof gallery].
- Edited images will be delivered by online gallery within [10] business days of the shoot, as high-resolution and web-sized files.
- Editing includes color and exposure correction and light retouching. Advanced retouching is available at the rate below.
- Unedited images are not delivered.
3. Fees and Payment
- Session fee: $[amount], covering the coverage and deliverables above.
- Additional edited images: $[amount] each.
- Advanced retouching: $[amount] per image.
- Travel: included within [25] miles, then billed at [rate].
A non-refundable retainer of [50]% is due on signing to reserve the date. The balance is due [on the shoot date / on delivery]. Images are delivered once paid in full.
4. Usage License
Photographer owns the copyright in all images. On full payment, Client receives a non-exclusive, perpetual license to use the delivered images for [Client's own marketing, website, and social media]. Client may not sell, sublicense, or enter the images in contests without written permission. Photographer may use the images in their portfolio and marketing unless Client asks otherwise in writing.
5. Cancellation and Rescheduling
- Client may reschedule once, with at least [7] days' notice, at no charge, subject to availability.
- If Client cancels, the retainer is non-refundable. If cancelled within [48] hours of the shoot, the full session fee is due.
- If Photographer can't attend due to illness or emergency, Photographer will offer a new date or a full refund of payments made, and has no further liability.
6. Client Responsibilities
Client will provide access to the location, any needed permissions, and a point of contact on the day. Client is responsible for obtaining releases from people photographed for commercial use, unless Photographer provides model releases as part of the service.
7. Limitation of Liability
If images are lost or damaged through equipment failure or circumstances beyond Photographer's control, Photographer's liability is limited to a refund of fees paid for the affected images.
8. Agreement
This agreement is the full agreement between the parties and may only be changed in writing. By signing below, both parties agree to these terms.
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