SESSION INFORMATION & UNDERSTANDING: The signing of this contract states the client’s understanding that it is their choice to participate in this session, and that the client will not hold Alexis Sturm responsible for any negative actions or feelings that may commence due to the images of this shoot. By submitting this contract, the client agrees to the terms, conditions, and timeline of the session, and the delivery of images and products. The client states that they are 18 years or older. If the client is not 18 years or older, it is understood that a parent or legal guardian is required to sign this contract as well. Payment: Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, and Cash are acceptable forms of payment. Additional Fees: In the event that the client specifies a certain shoot location, the client is responsible for all location fees involved such as access fees, rentals, etc. Client is also responsible for arranging the location access and any permits/passes related to doing so. There are additional fees for the following: added time, additional outfit changes, or any products/prints/services not specified in the package purchased. Additional fees may be assessed for the adding of more than one person within this portrait session. Minor retouching (fix major blemishes, tighter crops, and change in color filter) is included in session package with no additional cost, and final images will be presented fully edited. Reshoot Policy: Photographer understands weather, illness, or other reasons may cause Client to reschedule a session. Client will not be charged a penalty rescheduling a session provided at least a 24 hours’ notice is given. Client may reschedule the session, at the convenience of Photographer, without being charged a fee. No show or rescheduling within 24 hours will incur a $50 reschedule fee at the discretion of Photographer. Travel: Travel within the area is included in the session fee. A travel fee for sessions outside of city may be added to the cost of the contract. Travel fees are based on mileage to and from the location and may change as necessary. I will charge for travel after 50 miles of gas and tolls. Unless travel is provided. All travel fees must be prepaid. Limit of Liability: In the unlikely event that the photographer is injured or becomes too ill to photograph the session, a reshoot will be scheduled for the next available time slot. Although care will be taken with digital files, the photographer limits any liability for loss, damage or failure to deliver photographs for any reason of photographer’s non-performance caused by any force or similar circumstances, illness, accident or any cause beyond their control. All images will be backed up and archived for a reasonable length of time. After one year, it is understood that images will continuously be kept in archives but photographer cannot be held liable for unexpected loss, damage or quality loss of session images. Online Gallery: An online gallery will be created and provided to you no later than two weeks following scheduled session. This gallery will be hosted for 60 days. Please be prepared to download photos in that time. Client is responsible for making a backup of all photos from the digital download. Photo Manipulation: Upon receipt of your photos, you are not permitted to filter, alter or manipulate the completed files in any way. Doing such is not a true representation of my art. If you choose to further filter your photos, please do not tag Alexis Sturm. Cooperation: Client will be respectful to Photographer and all parties being photographed. Photographer has the right to end the session, without refund, if there is lack of cooperation or respect. Pricing: Prices are subject to change at any time without client notification regarding services provided if there are additional fees. This contract solidifies the package contents and price at the time of booking. Photo Delivery: Original photographs are not included, only selected edits. Photographer retains the right to edit the photographs and omit any image. It is understood that Photographer will not deliver every exposure taken. Photos will be delivered by 2 weeks. Client Usage Rights/Copyrights: The photographs produced by Alexis Sturm are protected by Federal Copyright Law (all rights reserved) and may not be reproduced in any manner without explicit written permission. It is a breach of this contract to reproduce the images in any form unless rights were purchased within the package for those images. Client reserves the right to share images by photographer on social networking sites. Images captured by Alexis Sturm cannot be published, sold for profit, or used within outside marketing materials without written permission from and compensation is provided before use. Photographer Usage Rights/Copyrights: Client grants photographer unrestricted usage rights and copyrights to use and publish photographs in any manner or medium. Client grants photographer permission to use images taken within this session in samples, marketing materials, editorial, & online web presences, including but not limited to, website, social networks, blog, etc. Images may also be used in photographic competitions and for publication in which case the client will release all profits from images. Creative Privilege: By scheduling a session with photographer, you agree to the creative liberties and style Alexis Sturm chooses to pursue. There are times in which an image needs a certain crop or a particular treatment. Alexis Sturm will do her best to suit your tastes, but retains the freedom to take creative liberties in order to deliver the best possible image. Clients looking to obtain the best possible images from their scheduled photography session, are simply asked to trust our judgments and suggestions to help ensure the desired results.