THIS STANDS AS BOTH A CONTRACT TO PHOTOGRAPHER AND CLIENT FOR FULL-WEDDING PHOTO COVERAGE BY
EMILY SIMS.
Emily Sims and the clients both agree that Emily will photograph the a full 8-hour Wedding day.
Including: Bridal and Groom getting ready, Pre-Ceremony Portraits, Bridal Party/Groomsmen Portraits, Ceremony, Post Ceremony Portraits (Family, Bride and Groom, Candid Guest Portraits) Event Space Details, Speeches, Dances, Dance Party. If the clients wish to include any wedding details outside of what is listed, they should notify Emily as soon as possible.
The price for this session that has been agreed to cannot be altered. If prices increase/decrease for Emily’s services- this will not affect the clients agreement.
1. This agreement constitutes an order for wedding portraiture services, including the taking of wedding pictures as agreed to by both parties: Emily Sims Photography and client. Unless otherwise specified, it is understood that any and all rights to proofs, final or sample prints, thereof shall remain property of Emily Sims Photography and may be used for advertising, marketing, display or any other purpose thought proper by Emily Sims Photography.
2. If the photographer, Emily Sims, cannot perform this agreement in whole or in part due to an emergency, casualty, injury, or nature or terror or other cause beyond the control of the parties due to further liability with respect to this agreement no liability will be held to Emily Sims Photography. This limitation on liability shall also apply in the event that photographic materials are damaged in processing, lost through camera malfunction, lost in mail, or otherwise lost or damaged with fault on the part of the photographer. Client(s) agree that an entire wedding cannot be replicated, reenacted or repeated for the purpose of a re-shoot and limits Emily Sims Photography liability to the amount paid under this contract.
3. In the event of an extenuating circumstance on Emily Sims Photography’s part, Emily Sims Photography will find and hire an alternative photographer or reimburse the full amount paid to the customer, including the retainer fee. Emily Sims Photography will not be held liable for services not rendered. To receive a full refund, Emily Sims Photography must be notified 60 days before the wedding day; if not, Emily Sims Photography will get to keep everything that has been paid for up until that point. Emily Sims Photography also has 90 days to refund the money upon receiving notification that the wedding was cancelled.
4. On signing of this agreement by both parties hereto, Emily Sims Photography will reserve the time agreed upon and will not make another reservation for the specific time frame.
5. A 1/3 rd retainer is needed to secure your date and time of wedding. The 1/3rd retainer is non-refundable in the event of cancellation or date change. The 1/3rd retainer covers the time spent coordinating pre wedding arrangements and securing a date which would otherwise be unavailable to other clients. The retainer will be applied towards the total amount billed. The remaining balance is due one week prior to the wedding date.
6. The amount agreed upon covers the photographer’s time, talent, proofing and editing. It also cannot be changed or altered by any means.
7. The contract is based on Emily Sims Photography’s current pricing at the time of booking. The price list is adjusted periodically and future orders shall be charged at the prices in effect at the time when the order is placed. (Applies to all product orders and collections.)
8. It is understood that Emily Sims Photography is the exclusive official photographer retained to perform the photographic services requested on this contract. No other photographer is allowed to take photos at the wedding or engagement session unless express permission is given by Emily Sims Photography.
9. Emily Sims Photography will choose the best images from the engagement session (if applicable) and the wedding day. Emily Sims Photography does not show un-edited images, nor involve the clients in the process of choosing which images will be chosen for the final gallery. Emily Sims Photography spends a great deal of time going through each image individually. Please rest assured that Emily Sims will only show you the BEST of the BEST and any images that are unappealing (i.e. eyes closed, unflattering facial expressions and most definitely, any images that do not meet Emily Sims’s high professional standards will get deleted).
10. The wedding images will be displayed in an online gallery within 4-6 weeks of your wedding day. The online gallery will be available for 8 weeks for you to download/share and print. ($25.00 will be charged for each additional week you request the gallery to remain available).
11. Emily Sims Photography can deliver a USB including selected photos upon request for an additional $15 fee.
12. Please allow up to 1 weeks for delivery of USB upon request.
13. An itinerary must be provided to the photographer before the wedding or a timeline should be discussed and created between the Client and Emily Sims.
14. If the wedding is located 2 hours or more away from Minneapolis then a hotel room or a private room must be booked and paid for by the Client for Emily Sims Photography. Gas/travel fees apply if wedding is more than 1 hour from Minneapolis.
15. IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING COPYRIGHT: It is illegal to copy or reproduce the Clients photographs elsewhere without Emily Sims Photography’s permission, and violators of this Federal Law will be subject to its civil and criminal penalties. All photographs, both on Emily Sims Photography’s website, blog or Facebook page, including all potential proofs and purchased prints, are copyrighted, reproduction of any image by any means, including copying, re-printing, screen captures, and other means of print reproduction are strictly prohibited and are a violation of copyright law. Photos given cannot be significantly edited further, unless the client agrees to state there were alterations to the photo.
The Details
Date: September 14th, 2019
Clients: Karina Herrera & Spencer Peter
Cost
- Full Wedding Coverage (8 Hour) $1,500 ($500 retainer to book)
- Travel Fee: $50-100 (gas and lodging)