This agreement is between Bethany Wolf Photography​ ​( hereafter referred to as "​BWP​”) AND ​ ​(bride) & ​ (groom) (hereinafter collectively referred to as “client”), relating to their wedding and related events, that will take place on ​,  in ​. Service will be provided for ​. Client may choose to add more time at $300/hour up to 12 hours allowed. Notice can be given of change no later than one week prior to event.

LEVEL OF SERVICE

​The parties agree that ​BWP ​will provide Wedding Coverage as itemized in this contract. At any time after the signing of this contract, client may upgrade services to next package or add on. Client will not however be able to downgrade to a lower package, no exceptions.

RETAINER, PAYMENT POLICY, EXPENSES, TRAVEL​

The non-refundable retainer for services on a given date is 30% of the total rendered services which will be applied towards the total package cost. The remaining balance on the account will be due 30 days prior to wedding date. For travel weddings, client will be billed for round trip plane ticket or for mileage of $1/one way if within driving distance. Client is also responsible for providing two nights accommodation, with private room and bathroom to ​BWP (night before event and night of) which may be chosen at the client’s discretion.

CANCELLATION , POSTPONEMENT

If client herein cancels the wedding photography services for any reason, ​BWP ​retains the sum of the retainer without exception​. If the client cancels the wedding and within a month of the wedding date and the full sum has already been paid BWP ​retains the total sum without exception, to make up for loss of income as another wedding could have been taken to fill the date. If the wedding needs to be rescheduled, new date must be within six months of original scheduled date or retainer becomes cancellation fee. A rescheduling fee of $300 will applied to any rescheduled weddings. A new retainer will be required to book a date outside of six months of the original.

CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY

Client is to provide address to locations, emergency telephone numbers, family shot list and itinerary of the the wedding day no later than ​one week prior to the wedding date. Any family shots not added to the list given to ​BWP prior to the ceremony will have to wait until "down time" during the reception so as not to eat into valuable portrait time with the bride and the groom. Client will assist and cooperate with ​BWP in gaining any requested photographs, such as specifying the people and location to be photographed; assisting the photographer in posing at the photographers direction; pre-consultations, etc. ​BWP is not responsible for photographs that are not taken due to clients failure to be cooperative, communicative and of reasonable assistance. At no point at any time during the session are cell phone photos or videos allowed to be taken.

BRIDAL PORTRAITS

Please make sure that at least thirty minutes is allotted before the time of sunset for such portraits.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: While every reasonable effort will be made to create and deliver quality photographs of wedding events, the entire liability of ​BWP ​to Client for any claim, loss, injury, or damage arising or relating to this agreement or the performance hereunder of any BWP photographer, including the negligence of ​BWP​, is limited to a refund to client of the amount received by ​BWP regarding this event. In the unlikely event of unforeseen illness or any other circumstances beyond our control, or an act of God, a substitute photographer of high qualifications, will be selected and dispatched by BWP to fulfill the obligations of photography herein contracted. This will not be viewed as a breach of contract, as this replacement will act as an associate of ​BWP for the event. Also, we cannot ever prepare for technical malfunction and while it is rare, it does occur. ​BWP takes the utmost care as to the maintenance of all gear and storage devices and is not responsible for any technical malfunction of cameras, memory cards or hard drives. In the event of total wedding loss, a full refund will be issued. If partial wedding loss (such as family photos, bridals, etc.), reshoots will be offered. In the event of partial wedding loss of ceremony or reception, an appropriate refund to account for the hours spent shooting said photos will be refunded at a rate of ​$300.

EXCLUSIVITY AND AUTHORITY

BWP will be the sole professional still photographer(s) working at the wedding events. If any one appearing to be a professional photographer is present, ​BWP will leave the event for breach of contract.

CELL PHONES AND OTHER "PHOTOGRAPHERS"​

BWP ​encourages an unplugged ceremony, as guests often do not realize they are obstructing the photographer during the ceremony. If you choose to allow cell phone photos at your ceremony, BWP is not responsible for removing them from photographs or for the loss of any important shots that may be missed due to cell phone use. Please keep in mind that at rare times, guests/bridal party/ family members may disregard this rule and as such you may experience a loss of moments that otherwise would have been documented for you. Additionally, NO CELL PHONE PHOTOS OR OTHER CAMERAS ARE ALLOWED DURING PORTRAIT SESSIONS. Family members/friends will have plenty of opportunities to photograph you with their cell phones outside of allotted portrait time. Please, nobody but photographer and bride and groom during scheduled portrait times. This is not only a violation of intellectual copyright maintained by ​BWP ​but also a major distraction and will detract from the quality of your photos.

SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Weddings are high stress events and are as important for friends and members of the family as the bride and groom, but please instruct your guests to be respectful of the photographic process and not to intervene/behave rudely and to follow photographer instruction. ​BWP strives to create a fun and efficient environment, as stress free as possible. Any sexual, physical, verbal harassment or grossly inappropriate behavior will result in ​BWP​ leaving the event, and no refund will be given, but photos will still be delivered.

DELIVERY: ​Unless prior arrangements have been made, a presentation of the photographic images created and edited by BWP is made available to the bride and groom 8 weeks following the wedding. Online display of wedding is given for three months. Additional viewing is available at a charge of $45/month. This fee applies to any re-posting event galleries that have expired.

Client should immediately download and backup files to multiple storage devices upon delivery. AT NO TIME WILL ANY RAW IMAGES BE GIVEN, EVER, NO EXCEPTIONS.

LIMITATION OF COMPLAINT

Client will have thirty days after gallery delivery to make ​BWP aware of any issue, discrepancy, technical problem or any other complaint regarding photos, their quality and contents, or anything relating to wedding day coverage. After this 30-day term has expired, ​BWP will no longer be liable to client for any corrections, damages, refunds, re edits or re shoots. Re edits after this term may be made if deemed appropriate by ​BWP, but the hourly fee of $300 for retouching will be billed with a minimum one hour required.

CREATIVE CONTROL

BWP will solely make creative choices as to cropping, lighting, coloring and which images become black and white/ color. If client wants an image that is delivered in black and white to become color, the hourly retouching rate of $300 will be charged. A minimum 1 hour will be billed.

DIGITAL NEGATIVES

BWP provides each client with a high res downloads of images from their wedding day. While each wedding varies, ​BWP promises at the very minimum 300 beautiful images from your wedding day. These images are the very best work BWP ​has to offer and are fully edited with the highest standard of quality. This means photos will be adjusted for light, color and crop. Client understands that they may not alter the images in anyway as this is a copyright infringement. Client understands that no image is guaranteed. Some images may be retouched, but if there is specific retouching required by client in addition to what BWP has provided, client understands that ​BWP has the right to charge hourly for additional work to photos (as in removing people from photo, changing from black and white to color, etc.). Hourly retouching rate is $225.

As for engagement sessions, and all other non wedding related shoots, ​BWP promises a minimum of 100 beautiful images edited and digital download given to the client. These images are the very best work ​BWP has to offer and are fully edited with the highest standard of quality. This means photos will be adjusted for light, color and crop. Client understands that they may not alter the images in anyway as this is a copyright infringement. Client understands that even if provided with a desired list, no image is guaranteed.

FEDERAL COPYRIGHT LAWS​

​BWP owns all copyrights for any and all images produced in connection with this agreement including exclusive right to reproduce or publicly display such images. As author of all images made hereunder and as provided by law, LLP shall retain copyrights in perpetuity, ,regardless of possession or ownership of photographs, digital files, or any other format of reproduction.

PERMITTED USES

BWP and Client shall have the right to use images as follows: Client recognizes and agrees that ​BWP ​may reproduce, publish, exhibit, and otherwise use any images created hereunder, without specific identification of persons or events, as samples of their work to be shown to prospective clients, and for instructional purposes including use in conjunction with televised or published interviews, wedding blogs and magazines consistent with the highest standards of taste and judgement. Client agrees to hold ​BWP ​harmless against any and all claims arising from any published images.

USE BY CLIENT

Client understands all photographs created by ​BWP are copyrighted, and may not be used professionally in any manner, (including but not limited to selling the photos, digital copies, greeting cards, slides etc. and making money from the photos.) In certain cases, BWP may allow purchase of copyright to files at a fee of $4,000 for loss of use and for loss of any potential clients. ​BWP recognizes and agrees that the Client may reproduce the wedding images created hereunder for: (1) personal, non-commercial use, including the reproduction of copies for family, wedding guests, friends, and (2) the publication for wedding related newspaper announcements or articles provided that images carry a copyrighted credit line. Under no circumstances will ​BWP release RAW files or any other photos not already given to client upon delivery of their gallery. Client will not permit or assist in any commercial use or sale of the images without specific written consent of ​BWP​. Upon releasing the digital files to the Client, ​BWP is released all liability for archiving the files. Client understands it is their responsibility to back up and protect their images. Any requests for additional and or replacement copies of these files will be fulfilled at the discretion of the photographer and will be billed at $500 per set. This will include a new online gallery, not including USB.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Client agrees to not use screenshots of photos for any reason, including profile photos, cover photos or for any other online display. At no point will any social media filters be applied to photos by ​BWP. Client will find their gallery to contain a web size downloads option for social media use. ​BWP ​will also post images to personal and business social media accounts at its discretion, barring nudity, and will not remove an image once posted.

WEDDING MEAL SERVICE

A hot meal is required for the Photographer for events 5 hours or longer. If no meal is provided, it is understood that ​BWP ​will leave the event for 30 minutes to purchase a meal.

MISCELLANEOUS

This is the complete agreement between the parties concerning the
subject matter hereof and all prior agreements are merged within. This is a Washington
agreement and its validity, construction and all rights under this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington. In the event that client breaches ANY terms under this agreement, it is understood that ​BWP ​will no longer provide service as outlined and no refund will be given.

SPECIAL NOTE

It is understood that photography and other services are often gifted to the bride and groom by parents or other relatives. In these cases, ​BWP still contracts solely to the bride and groom and answers/ corresponds only with them. Some special allowances may be made if extenuating circumstances exist, as determined by ​BWP​.

SELECTED PACKAGE IS ​ ​AND INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: high resolution digitals downloads, wedding day coverage up to ​
++ Should clients wish to increase coverage time on their wedding day, an additional $225 will be added to the cost of this package. Clients must notify ​BWP of the addition one (1) week prior to the wedding date.

MISCELLANEOUS

This is the complete agreement between the parties concerning the
subject matter here of and all prior agreements are merged within. This is a California agreement and its validity, construction and all rights under this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Alabama. In the event that client breaches ANY terms under this agreement, it is understood that ​BWP ​will no longer provide service as outlined and no refund will be given.

FEE

Client shall pay  for the products and services described in this contract. With a non-refundable retainer on wedding services due at time of reservation to lock in said wedding date.

Acceptance of Terms by Bethany Wolf Photography
Following your review, please sign below. RETAINER AND REMAINING PAYMENTS MAY BE PAID VIA invoice. If not received within 24 hours of signing, the date may be given to other clientele. The remainder balance of ​ will be due 7 days prior to the wedding on ​. Payments made within 7 days after due date will be charged a 5% late fee and within 30 days, a 15%.

Failure by Client to make payments as scheduled may be deemed a material breach of this agreement. In the event of material breach, ​BWP ​at its option, may cancel this agreement and be relieved from any further obligation of performance. Any returned checks will incur a fee of $35.