Reservations:

Upon your signature, the Photographer will reserve the time and date agreed upon. For this reason, the Reservation Deposit is non-refundable, for any reason. The Reservation Deposit must be paid at time of signing the contract. The Reservation Deposit is applied towards the contracted Engagement Package. *

Client understands and agrees that the entire amount owed for the Engagement Package described in the contract is due on the day of the shoot. Client agrees if the balance is not paid by this time, the Photographer will not photograph the Client, with a loss of Reservation Deposit by Client and no liability to the Photographer.*

Shooting Time:

The Client and the Photographer agree that co-operation and punctuality by both parties are essential. Shooting commences at the scheduled start time agreed by both parties. Should additional photography, or time, that is not included in the agreed package, be requested by the Client, it will be charged out at the rate of $350 per hour, rounded to the nearest half hour.*

Copyright:

The photographs, digital negatives or prints produced by the Photographer are protected by International Copyright Law (all rights reserved) and the Photographer retains the copyright to all photos and images produced. The Client will receive a copy of the hi-res digital photographs.*

The Client may reproduce any photos in any manner they like for internal and external purposes. The Client agrees to obtain written permission from the Photographer prior to the Client (or its assigned agents) publishing or selling the photographs for profit.*

Model Release:

The Client hereby grants to the Photographer and its legal representatives and assigns, the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish the photographs for editorial, trade, advertising, stock, commercial and any other purpose and in any manner and medium; to alter the same without restriction; and to copyright the same. The Client hereby releases the Photographer and his legal representatives and assigns from all claims and liability relating to said photographs.*

Completion Schedule:

The Client agrees that no part of the Engagement Package, including previews (if any) will be delivered until the Outstanding Balance is paid in full. Digital copies will be given to the Client after the Event, in the form of an Online Photo Gallery, or other medium, assuming the Outstanding Balance has been paid in full, on the date agreed upon by both parties.*

Payment:

The Client agrees that the Reservation Deposit is required at the time of signing the contract and the Outstanding Balance is due on the day of the shoot. All payments must be made to benncphotography@gmail.com.*

Limit of Liability

In the unlikely event of severe medical, natural, or other emergency it could be necessary to retain a different photographer. The Photographer will make every effort to secure a skilled replacement photographer. If the situation should occur and a suitable replacement is not found, responsibility and liability is limited to the return of all payments received for the Engagement Package.*

In the unlikely event those photographs have been lost, stolen, or destroyed for reasons within or beyond the Photographer’s control, the Photographer’s liability is limited to the return of all payments received for the Engagement package. The limit of liability for a partial loss of originals shall be a prorated amount of the exposures lost.*