Terms & Conditions

Deposit and Payment

The retainer must be paid in full at the time of booking. Retainer secures the time and services of the Photographer for the sitting and is non-refundable or transferable in the event of cancellation, it being the agreed loss suffered by the photographer due to cancellation. Sittings that are postponed to a later date will retain the fee as long as the photographer can re-schedule for the new date and time.

Following payment of the retainer, balance of any fees due is to be paid on, or before the date of the sitting. No photographs will be delivered until all payments due have been paid in full. Payment for additional images and albums is to be made when they are ordered.

48 Hour notice is required to reschedule unless its due to the weather. Rescheduling is not an options for those who are considered a “no call, no show”.

Prepaid packages “First year packages” are non-refundable. In the event something happens please speak to me directly. Thank you.

Copyright and Reproductions

All photographic materials, including but not limited to digital files, negatives, transparencies, proofs, and previews, shall be the exclusive property of the Photographer. The Photographer shall own the copyright in all images created and shall have the exclusive right to make reproductions. 

Client Usage

The Client is obtaining prints for personal use only, and shall not sell said prints or authorize any reproductions thereof by parties other than the Photographer. Without permission from the Photographer, the Client shall not download, copy, print, screen shot, use as a basis for derivative works, manipulate in any way, or otherwise use the Photographer’s images. 

If Client is obtaining a print for reproduction or publication, Photographer authorizes Client to reproduce the print only as agreed upon by Client and Photographer.  In such event, Client shall request that a credit for the Photographer be placed adjacent to the photograph on publication, but shall have no liability if the publication refuses or omits to do so. 

Failure to Perform

If the Photographer cannot perform this Agreement due to a fire or other casualty, strike, act of God, or other cause beyond the control of the parties, or due to the Photographer’s illness, then the Photographer shall offer another date or credit to the Client. In the event the product is damaged, a refund will be issued and the company will no longer be liable. This limitation on liability shall also apply in the event that photographic materials are damaged in processing, lost through camera or computer malfunction, lost in the mail, or otherwise lost or damaged without fault on the part of the Photographer.  In the event the Photographer fails to perform for any other reason, the Photographer shall not be liable for any amount in excess of the retail value of the Client’s order.  

Turn Around times

Turn around times from scheduled appointments to receiving images are typically 2-3 weeks. This is only an estimate. Turn around times vary. Turn around times are longer in the Fall seasons and for special type of sessions such as mini sessions or themed sessions.

Delivery

Albums are delivered by a Digital download Link with a password. This includes the print release. Active for 60 Days.

Disc copies are $15

USB copies are $25

Fees

Weekend fees and after business hour fees are subject to be applied at $45. effective Jan. 1st 2021.

This Agreement incorporates the entire understanding of the parties.  Any modifications of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.  This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota.