TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. It is agreed that the terms set out in this booking form is the total agreement made
between the parties and that no variation or modification of this contract shall be
effective unless agreed by both parties in writing.
2. Special Requests/Coverage
The client understands and accepts that the photographic coverage will be as the
photographer’s professional expertise determines and that no one photograph will be
deemed more important than another. Special requests are not binding instruction,
although every effort is made to comply with the client’s wishes.
3. Any special requests not notified on this booking form must be made by the client to
the photographer/s in writing.
4. The Photographer
On occasions and without notice it may be necessary for the photographer originally
specified to be substituted by another photographer, (e.g. due to ill health).
5. Images
All image sizes are nominal. The photographer/s will provide a pleasing colour
balance but cannot guarantee exact colour matching owing to anomalous reflectance
caused by a combination of certain dyes and materials especially man-made fibres. It
is sometimes impossible to record on film the exact colour as seen by the human eye.
6. Retouching
Retouching, digital manipulation and artist finishing is available to the client as an
optional extra.
7. Copyright
Any images or copies of images whether stored digitally or otherwise and any
computer program including any source or object code, computer files or printed
documentation relating to such images are protected by the Copyright and Design Act
1988. It is contrary to the Act to copy or allow to be copied photographically/
electronically or by any other means an image created as part of this contract without
the permission of the photographer/s in writing. Any breaking of seals in the viewing
album will presume a breach of copyright.
8. Negatives/Digital Files
2 Negatives/digital files remain the property of the photographer/s.
9. Licence
The photographer/s shall be granted complete artistic licence including in relation to
the poses photographed and the locations used. The photographer/s’ judgement
regarding the locations/poses and number of images taken shall be final. Due to the
vagaries of the weather and the willingness of subjects it may not be possible to
capture all the images requested.
10. Force Majeure or Act of God
The due performance of this contract is subject to alteration or cancellation by either
party owing to any cause beyond their control.
11. Previews
Although the photographer will do his best to produce more proofs/preview prints
than set out in the brochure/as discussed with the client, there is no guarantee that any
particular number of proofs/preview prints will be produced.
12. Display
The client hereby allows the photographer/s to display any images included in this
contract in their studios, portfolios, literature, wedding, exhibitions and advertising.
No use of the images will be made by the photographer/s for other commercial reason
except with the written permission of the client.
13. Cancellation
The client may cancel this contract at any time by giving written notice to the
photographer/s but in doing so shall forfeit any monies paid. Should cancellation be
received by the photographer/s less than weeks prior to the date of the
ceremony, the client shall in addition pay a sum equal to % of the contract value.
The said sum shall be payable as compensation as an estimate of the loss the
photographer/s would suffer.
14. Limitation of Liability
In the unlikely event of a total photographic failure or cancellation of this contract by
either party or in any other circumstance the liability of one party to the other shall be
limited to the total value of the contract. Neither party shall be liable for indirect or
consequential loss.
15. Complaints
Any complaints should be raised by the client with the photographer/s, in writing,
within 28 days of first becoming aware of the matter to be complained of and in any
event within 28 days of receipt of the images.
3 Booking Fee/Deposit
A non-refundable booking fee £ is charged when the client signs this contract,
this fee is deducted (in full) from the TOTAL price.
Payments
Following payment of the booking fee the remaining balance is due to be paid on or
before ………………..
Reorders
All reorders shall be treated as an extension of this contract and no responsibility for
errors will be accepted unless orders are given in writing.
Special Requests:
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I have read this booking form and agree to abide by the terms of agreement set out in it.
I understand that the terms of this agreement cannot be changed unless agreed by both
parties in writing.
Signed:___________________________ Dated:_____________________