Please read this contract in full. When finished, you can signify your agreement by entering your details below.
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1. You are 18 years of age, or older, on the date of your session?
2. You give permission for these photos to be posted on our PUBLIC Facebook photography business page? Please advise on the day of the shoot if you do not give consent.
3. If yes, you give permission for us to tag you in these photos? Please advise on the day of the shoot if you do not give consent
4. You give permission for these photos to be posted on our PRIVATE Facebook photography business group (group includes only women, past and/or future clients)? Please advise on the day of the shoot if you do not give consent
5. You give permission for these photos to be posted on our PUBLIC photography blog? Please advise on the day of the shoot if you do not give consent
6. You give permission for these photos to be posted on our PUBLIC photography business website? Please advise on the day of the shoot if you do not give consent
7. You give permission for these photos to be used in online marketing material and/or in print marketing materials? Please advise on the day of the shoot if you do not give consent
8. If you answered no to questions 2-8, do you give permission for these photos to be used in online marketing material, social media and/or in print marketing materials if the image does not contain your face? Yes or No
Do you have a specific photo sharing limitation request? Email us at ianmcmillanphotography@aol.com and we can help answer any questions and adjust the contract accordingly.
If session is being done as a gift, please see the following:
I do not want any images posted online until after this date: ______________________
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All other prints and products not included in package above can be ordered via www.ianmcmillanphotography.co.uk
Entire Agreement: This agreement contains the entire understanding between Ian McMillan Photography and the CLIENT. It supersedes all prior and simultaneous agreements between the parties. The only way to add or change this agreement is to do so in writing, signed by all the parties. In the event that the parties waive a portion of this agreement, the contract is not waived in its entirety. The party against whom a waiver is sought to be effective must have the waiver in writing.
Reservation: A signed contract and the package amount are required to reserve the specified coverage. A retainer amount of £100 is due at time of booking to reserve the session and package. The remaining balance is due 14 day(s) before the session date.
Cooperation: The parties agree to cheerful cooperation and communication for the best possible result within the definition of this assignment.
Copyrights: The photographs produced by Ian McMillan Photography are protected by Federal Copyright Law (all rights reserved) and may not be reproduced in any manner without Ian McMillan Photography ’s explicit written permission. It is a breach of this agreement to not only reproduce the images, but to display them on social networking sites and apps (Facebook.com, Instagram.com, etc.). If displayed on social networking sites, photos must say, “Photos by Ian McMillan Photography,” somewhere visible on the photo or on the information tab below each single photo. Upon image distribution or images purchased off your online web gallery, limited copyright ownership of the resulting images will be transferred to the CLIENT under the following conditions:
The photographic images are the property of CLIENT for personal use and for the purpose of the reproduction and giving of photographs to friends and relatives.
The CLIENT must obtain written permission from -- and compensate Ian McMillan Photography -- prior to the CLIENT or the CLIENT’S friends and relatives publishing or selling the photographs for profit.
Exhibition: Requests for photographic images to be used by Ian McMillan Photography may be requested at a future time. CLIENT grants Ian McMillan Photography permission to display selected images resulting from this assignment as an example of Ian McMillan Photography ’s work and for entrance into photographic competitions and release all claims to profits that may arise from use of images.
Model Release: The CLIENT hereby grants Ian McMillan Photography and its legal representatives and assigns, the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs of the CLIENT or in which the CLIENT may be included, for editorial, trade, advertising 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 Ian McMillan Photography and its legal representatives and assigns from all claims and liability relation to said photographs.
Limit of Liability: Ian McMillan Photography takes the utmost care with respect to exposure, transportation, and processing the photographs. However, in the unlikely event that photographs have been lost, stolen, or destroyed for reasons within or beyond Ian McMillan Photography ’s control, Ian McMillan Photography liability is limited to the return of all payments received for the session package. The limit of liability for a partial loss of originals shall be a prorated amount of the exposures lost based on the percentage of total number of originals.
In the unlikely event that items are lost or stolen during the session, Ian McMillan Photography cannot be held liable.
Social Media Policy: You are free to share any of your photos on any social media platforms. Any photos shared that have been altered by “filters” or creative cropping will be a direct conflict of this contract, and must be removed immediately. Any sharing done on social media must include credit to Ian McMillan Photography in the caption, or a link to Ian McMillan Photography website/social media handle.
Extensive Editing Policy: It is standard that your photos be edited, and provided to you in our agreed upon timeline. In the event that the CLIENT requests more extensive editing: Editing can be provided for a fee of £50, to be paid prior to any additional editing being completed.
Weather Policy: In the event of weather conditions out of our control:
Due to photography equipment and lighting conditions, it is the photographer’s discretion if weather conditions are such that the session must be cancelled. If such an event occurs, you will be given the opportunity to reschedule for the next available date. If CLIENT pursues the session, regardless of the photographer’s advice, and the images are not up to Ian McMillan Photography ’s standards, the CLIENT will be responsible for all charges related to scheduling an additional shoot.
Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy: If you must cancel, Ian McMillan Photography must be notified 7 days prior to the session date to qualify for a reschedule. The reschedule date will be made as soon as possible, at the photographer’s discretion. If notification is not made 7 days prior, your session retainer will be forfeited.
Props: The CLIENT is responsible for bringing any props that they would like in their photos. In the event that the CLIENT has forgot a prop for the session and wants photos with that prop, the CLIENT will be charged for an additional session at the photographer’s hourly rate to reschedule or shoot additional photos.
Appearance: In the event that the CLIENT would like additional photos due to appearance out of the photographer’s control (hair/makeup, etc.) in the session, the CLIENT will be charged for an additional session at the photographer’s hourly rate to reschedule or shoot additional photos.
Free Will and Consent: CLIENT agrees that all poses, positions and situations within the session are covered in the release or entered into without force, coercion or threat. CLIENT agrees to hold Ian McMillan Photography blameless and free of all accusation of such force. CLIENT agrees that all poses were willfully done. CLIENT agrees and understands that they are not to be under the influence of any drugs, narcotics, alcohol or any other substance during the duration of the session as this is not allowed due to the nature of these sessions.
Extenuating Circumstances: In the event that a boudoir session is being done and Ian McMillan Photography becomes uncomfortable due to CLIENT requests or props that were not agreed upon in prior written communication, Ian McMillan Photography has the right to end the session immediately and CLIENT will forfeit the full package amount.
Location Access and Fees: If the CLIENT chooses a location which charges admission, an access fee, a parking fee, or a photography fee, the CLIENT will be responsible to cover those fees associated with shooting at those locations. The CLIENT will also be responsible for organizing the access and any permits related to doing so.
Additional Members: Sessions are limited times and are meant to include CLIENT only. In the event that the CLIENT wants to add additional family members/friends in the session, they will be a required £100 fee per person, as well as a signed model release at the time of the session.
Tardiness: In the event that the CLIENT is late to the appointment set, the CLIENT’S session will still be for the same scheduled ending time. Photographer will wait at agreed upon meeting location until 15 minutes after the session start time. In the event that the CLIENT does not arrive within 15 minutes of the session time and date, they will be required to purchase an additional session package for another session
Security Retainers: In the event of cancellation, the retainer amount is non-refundable. It shall be liquidated damages to Ian McMillan Photography in the event of a breach of contract by CLIENT. The CLIENT shall also be responsible for payment of any Ian McMillan Photography material charges incurred up to time of cancellation. If CLIENT needs to reschedule for any reason, CLIENT must do so within 7 calendar days and any retainer or paid fees will be transferred to the rescheduled session.
Completion Schedule: Editing and image delivery takes approximately 2 to 4weeks, but may take longer. In the event that image delivery is outside of this time, the CLIENT will be notified via email before the due date.
1. You are 18 years of age, or older, on the date of your session?
2. You give permission for these photos to be posted on our PUBLIC Facebook photography business page? Please advise on the day of the shoot if you do not give consent.
3. If yes, you give permission for us to tag you in these photos? Please advise on the day of the shoot if you do not give consent
4. You give permission for these photos to be posted on our PRIVATE Facebook photography business group (group includes only women, past and/or future clients)? Please advise on the day of the shoot if you do not give consent
5. You give permission for these photos to be posted on our PUBLIC photography blog? Please advise on the day of the shoot if you do not give consent
6. You give permission for these photos to be posted on our PUBLIC photography business website? Please advise on the day of the shoot if you do not give consent
7. You give permission for these photos to be used in online marketing material and/or in print marketing materials? Please advise on the day of the shoot if you do not give consent
8. If you answered no to questions 2-8, do you give permission for these photos to be used in online marketing material, social media and/or in print marketing materials if the image does not contain your face? Yes or No
Do you have a specific photo sharing limitation request? Email us at ianmcmillanphotography@aol.com and we can help answer any questions and adjust the contract accordingly.
If session is being done as a gift, please see the following:
I do not want any images posted online until after this date: ______________________
********************************************************************************************************
All other prints and products not included in package above can be ordered via www.ianmcmillanphotography.co.uk
Entire Agreement: This agreement contains the entire understanding between Ian McMillan Photography and the CLIENT. It supersedes all prior and simultaneous agreements between the parties. The only way to add or change this agreement is to do so in writing, signed by all the parties. In the event that the parties waive a portion of this agreement, the contract is not waived in its entirety. The party against whom a waiver is sought to be effective must have the waiver in writing.
Reservation: A signed contract and the package amount are required to reserve the specified coverage. A retainer amount of £100 is due at time of booking to reserve the session and package. The remaining balance is due 14 day(s) before the session date.
Cooperation: The parties agree to cheerful cooperation and communication for the best possible result within the definition of this assignment.
Copyrights: The photographs produced by Ian McMillan Photography are protected by Federal Copyright Law (all rights reserved) and may not be reproduced in any manner without Ian McMillan Photography ’s explicit written permission. It is a breach of this agreement to not only reproduce the images, but to display them on social networking sites and apps (Facebook.com, Instagram.com, etc.). If displayed on social networking sites, photos must say, “Photos by Ian McMillan Photography,” somewhere visible on the photo or on the information tab below each single photo. Upon image distribution or images purchased off your online web gallery, limited copyright ownership of the resulting images will be transferred to the CLIENT under the following conditions:
The photographic images are the property of CLIENT for personal use and for the purpose of the reproduction and giving of photographs to friends and relatives.
The CLIENT must obtain written permission from -- and compensate Ian McMillan Photography -- prior to the CLIENT or the CLIENT’S friends and relatives publishing or selling the photographs for profit.
Exhibition: Requests for photographic images to be used by Ian McMillan Photography may be requested at a future time. CLIENT grants Ian McMillan Photography permission to display selected images resulting from this assignment as an example of Ian McMillan Photography ’s work and for entrance into photographic competitions and release all claims to profits that may arise from use of images.
Model Release: The CLIENT hereby grants Ian McMillan Photography and its legal representatives and assigns, the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs of the CLIENT or in which the CLIENT may be included, for editorial, trade, advertising 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 Ian McMillan Photography and its legal representatives and assigns from all claims and liability relation to said photographs.
Limit of Liability: Ian McMillan Photography takes the utmost care with respect to exposure, transportation, and processing the photographs. However, in the unlikely event that photographs have been lost, stolen, or destroyed for reasons within or beyond Ian McMillan Photography ’s control, Ian McMillan Photography liability is limited to the return of all payments received for the session package. The limit of liability for a partial loss of originals shall be a prorated amount of the exposures lost based on the percentage of total number of originals.
In the unlikely event that items are lost or stolen during the session, Ian McMillan Photography cannot be held liable.
Social Media Policy: You are free to share any of your photos on any social media platforms. Any photos shared that have been altered by “filters” or creative cropping will be a direct conflict of this contract, and must be removed immediately. Any sharing done on social media must include credit to Ian McMillan Photography in the caption, or a link to Ian McMillan Photography website/social media handle.
Extensive Editing Policy: It is standard that your photos be edited, and provided to you in our agreed upon timeline. In the event that the CLIENT requests more extensive editing: Editing can be provided for a fee of £50, to be paid prior to any additional editing being completed.
Weather Policy: In the event of weather conditions out of our control:
Due to photography equipment and lighting conditions, it is the photographer’s discretion if weather conditions are such that the session must be cancelled. If such an event occurs, you will be given the opportunity to reschedule for the next available date. If CLIENT pursues the session, regardless of the photographer’s advice, and the images are not up to Ian McMillan Photography ’s standards, the CLIENT will be responsible for all charges related to scheduling an additional shoot.
Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy: If you must cancel, Ian McMillan Photography must be notified 7 days prior to the session date to qualify for a reschedule. The reschedule date will be made as soon as possible, at the photographer’s discretion. If notification is not made 7 days prior, your session retainer will be forfeited.
Props: The CLIENT is responsible for bringing any props that they would like in their photos. In the event that the CLIENT has forgot a prop for the session and wants photos with that prop, the CLIENT will be charged for an additional session at the photographer’s hourly rate to reschedule or shoot additional photos.
Appearance: In the event that the CLIENT would like additional photos due to appearance out of the photographer’s control (hair/makeup, etc.) in the session, the CLIENT will be charged for an additional session at the photographer’s hourly rate to reschedule or shoot additional photos.
Free Will and Consent: CLIENT agrees that all poses, positions and situations within the session are covered in the release or entered into without force, coercion or threat. CLIENT agrees to hold Ian McMillan Photography blameless and free of all accusation of such force. CLIENT agrees that all poses were willfully done. CLIENT agrees and understands that they are not to be under the influence of any drugs, narcotics, alcohol or any other substance during the duration of the session as this is not allowed due to the nature of these sessions.
Extenuating Circumstances: In the event that a boudoir session is being done and Ian McMillan Photography becomes uncomfortable due to CLIENT requests or props that were not agreed upon in prior written communication, Ian McMillan Photography has the right to end the session immediately and CLIENT will forfeit the full package amount.
Location Access and Fees: If the CLIENT chooses a location which charges admission, an access fee, a parking fee, or a photography fee, the CLIENT will be responsible to cover those fees associated with shooting at those locations. The CLIENT will also be responsible for organizing the access and any permits related to doing so.
Additional Members: Sessions are limited times and are meant to include CLIENT only. In the event that the CLIENT wants to add additional family members/friends in the session, they will be a required £100 fee per person, as well as a signed model release at the time of the session.
Tardiness: In the event that the CLIENT is late to the appointment set, the CLIENT’S session will still be for the same scheduled ending time. Photographer will wait at agreed upon meeting location until 15 minutes after the session start time. In the event that the CLIENT does not arrive within 15 minutes of the session time and date, they will be required to purchase an additional session package for another session
Security Retainers: In the event of cancellation, the retainer amount is non-refundable. It shall be liquidated damages to Ian McMillan Photography in the event of a breach of contract by CLIENT. The CLIENT shall also be responsible for payment of any Ian McMillan Photography material charges incurred up to time of cancellation. If CLIENT needs to reschedule for any reason, CLIENT must do so within 7 calendar days and any retainer or paid fees will be transferred to the rescheduled session.
Completion Schedule: Editing and image delivery takes approximately 2 to 4weeks, but may take longer. In the event that image delivery is outside of this time, the CLIENT will be notified via email before the due date.