M O D E L R E L E A S E
By signing below, I (Client) am agreeing to allow BlueDesertStories to share images from my session on social media and for marketing purposes without compensation. All photographs taken by BlueDesertStories are copyright protected. BlueDesertPhotoraphy reserves all rights to all negatives, raw files, and finished images. In compensation for your time as a MODEL for BlueDesertStories promotional purpose you will get the following:
- her time and tallent working with your family
- an online gallery with the edited images
- 10 images free of cost to download per hour of service
- sharable online size images (10 images you will choose)
- If you wish to purchase the entire gallery from your session you will have the option to do so for $200.00 or buy individual images as her regular cost of $30.00 per images. As a model you will also have the portunity to buy a photo book-with all the images from the gallery previewsly provided-free of labor cost (BlueDesertStories will edit/collage the photos and order the book for you)- starting price $100.00
C O N T R A C T
COPYRIGHT. All photographs taken by BlueDesertStories are copyright protected. It is a violation of federal copyright law to alter or reproduce work created by BlueDesertStories . This includes but not limited to cropping, applying additional editing past the photographer’s digression, coping for digital or print, or using in advertisement without permission of BlueDesertStories . BlueDesertStories reserves all rights to all negatives, raw files, and finished images. BlueDesertStories will offer limited copyright release to paid customers. Sharing images online and/or on social media is allowed when credit to BlueDesertStories is properly given. When sharing images, images must be presented as originally delivered to the client; this means no additional editing or “filters” may be used on the image.
CREATIVE LICENSE. Images taken by BlueDesertStories are edited at their discretion. Delivered proofs may not include all captured photographs. BlueDesertStories reserves the right to edit and release only those images deemed creditable as professional in quality and within the BlueDesertStories s artistic standard. Client(s) may request editing that may be done if possible to complete.
INVESTMENT. Session prices established by BlueDesertStories are final. A retainer is required to book all sessions and will be outlined in the client contract. Retainers are non-refundable and non-transferable. The remaining balance for the session is required at the start of the session. For sessions that take place over multiple dates and times, the total investment is required at the first of the sessions. Print investments ordered through BlueDesertStories are required to be paid at the time the order is placed. Accepted payments include cash, check, or credit.
EXPENSES. BlueDesertStories has the right to charge for any fees or expenses that may occur during a session. This can include but not limited to admissions into locations, travel accommodations, special requests of client, etc.
CONTRACT. A signed contract is required to book a session or package. Contracts will outline session information, client information, and payment information. In the event that the client needs to make changes to the contract in terms of locations, date, or time, immediate contact with BlueDesertStories is required. BlueDesertStories will make the appropriate changes if available.
SPECIAL PHOTO REQUESTS. BlueDesertStories is willing to entertain any special requests of images that you have however, BlueDesertStories is not responsible if an image in unobtainable due the unwillingness of the session participants (including pets), unfavorable weather conditions, the unavailability of desired locations, etc.
IMAGE PROOFING. All sessions will be delivered to the client by an online viewing gallery. A gallery ID and optional password will be provided to the client once the session is ready for viewing. The online viewing gallery will expire after 30 days and clients may download their full resolution portraits as many times as they would like to as many devices as they would like. If a client would like a DVD of their entire session or a USB flash drive, one can be provided for an extra fee of $30.00. Be aware the online gallery will expired after 30 days-I will be obligated to charge $30.00 to upload all the images to the gallery again-please download your images.
PRINTING SERVICES. BlueDesertStories has tested several professional printing labs and has chosen a select few labs to trust with clients’ orders. All images are printed on archival paper with the best quality inks. Once the session is ready for viewing, the client will receive printing information sent to their email. Print ordering will also be available online in the client’s viewing gallery.
TURNAROUND TIMES. Delivery of all products included or ordered will be delivered to the client in timely matter. BlueDesertStories promises to have finished images from portrait sessions delivered in two weeks or less. All print orders are expected for delivery three-seven business days from the date ordered.
CANCELATION & RESCHEDULING. In the event that you need to reschedule due to sickness, injury, or other unforeseen events, please contact BlueDesertStories as soon as possible and your session will be rescheduled at the next available time. Respectfully, BlueDesertStories also reserves the right to reschedule a session due to sickness, injury, or other unforeseen events beyond one’s control. In this event, BlueDesertStories will notify client(s) immediately and reschedule at the next earliest availability. In the event that you cancel and do not reschedule your session, your retainer is non-refundable and non-transferable. In case of inclement weather, either party has the right to reschedule based on their own digression.
TARDINESS. The session time outlined in your contract indicates the time the session is to start. If for some reason you are running late, please contact BlueDesertStories as soon as possible so they are aware. Client(s) tardiness is taken out of their session time. If client(s) do not contact BlueDesertStories by fifteen minutes after the session was indicated to start, BlueDesertStories has the right to cancel the session and the client(s) will forgo their retainer. In the event that BlueDesertPhotoraphy is running late, BlueDesertStories must contact the client(s) as soon as possible. Tardiness by BlueDesertStories will not cut into the client(s) scheduled session time. If the delay is a hindrance to the client(s), compensation will be offered.
TECHNOLOGICAL FAILURE. In the event of camera malfunction, memory card obstruction, or a hard drive crash resulting in lost images, BlueDesertStories will provide compensations for the inconvenience by providing another session or full refund. BlueDesertStories promises to have a back-up camera, lenses, and memory cards in case an issue shall arise.
REFUNDS. In the event that you feel that BlueDesertStories did not hold up to their end of the contract, you have the right to request a refund. If you feel that the quality of work you receive is not in-line with your expectations you may request a refund as well. BlueDesertStories may deny the request for a refund if the request is based off photographic style differences as it is the client’s responsibility to choose a photographer that matches their style and quality expectations.
RETAINER FEE. By paying the retainer fee BlueDesertStories ensure the client the services at some future time and place. Upon acceptance of this retainer, BlueDesertStories agrees not to accept other clients which might interfere with the retained client's future photoshoot. This retainer fee will be non refundable or exchangable at any point if the client is late for the session, no show for a session, change its mind or want to cancel the session.
ARCHAVIAL RECOVERY. In the event that a client needs their images recovered from BlueDesertStories ’s archive, there will be a fee of $50. Sessions are moved to the archive after 30 days. The session will be deleted after 2 years.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. The Photographer's entire liability to the Client, above named models, or other companions for clain, loss or injury arising from the photographer's performance or negligence is limited to a refund to the Client in the amount paid services. If BlueDesertStories is unable to perform this agreement due to illness, emergency, fire, casualty, strike, act of God or cause beyond the control of BlueDesertStories , the Photographer and Client shall make ecery attempt to reschedule the session. If a reschedule is unable to be agreed upon, BlueDesertStories shall return the retainer to the client and shall have no futher liability. Further, if BlueDesertStories is unable to deliver photographic material due to technological malfunctions, including but not limited to camera and processing, or otherwise lost or damage without fault of the Photographer, lianility shall be limited. BlueDesertStories reserves the right to cancel this contract for any reason, including conflict of interest.
MINI SESSION TERMS.
1. An unlimited number of photographs will be taken during the 15-25 minutes session time. Only edited images will be delivered to you via online gallery. After looking at your gallery you will be able to choose your favorite 6 images from the session. If you desired to purchase the entire session it will be an extra $100.00 and you will be able to download the entire session and use as you wish. You will also have the option to buy individual images $30.00 each image or print with my lab of choice. You will have 30 days to download the session after those 30 days the session will expired and it will cost an additioanl $50.00 to re-open the gallery.
2. Payment of $75.00 is required as a Retained Fee before the session-its non refundable.
3. BlueDesertStories grants the Client full rights to reproduce purchased photos. Client may print an unlimited number of images with the lab printer of client's choosing. BlueDesertStories will be not held responsable for quality of images print outside my own choosen lab. BlueDesertStories retains copyrights of all images and may use images in any form or medium for any purpose.
4. BlueDesertStories will not be held responsable by the Client for any injury, accident, illness or other harm caused to the Client and or the client's family before, during or after the photography session. BlueDesertStories is not responsible for loss or theft of the Client's personal property or the property of the client's family.
5. The client its responsable to arrive 5-10 minutes before session time-if the clients fails to arrible at the session location promptly at the time of the session appoitment, the session may be shortened as to not cut into the next scheduled mini session or cancel all together without able to reschedule. Please be on time.
By signing below, Client agrees to the terms listed above: