Disclaimer
Deposits
A 50% Deposit is required to schedule a Photoshoot. The total is due before and or on the date of the photo session. No photography will be fulfilled without total payment.
Note For Wedding Packages the total fee must be paid 1 month in advance of the event day.
Deposits are NON-refundable
Prints
Prints are available.
Overtime
You will be notified once your photo session is coming to a end. You may have the option to extend your photo session depending on type of session and circumstances. Depending on your session Overtime starts at $250 hr.
Upload Time
After photoshoot the you will be notified when images are uploaded or when thumb drive is ready for delivery
Additional Edits
Additional Edits on photos taken from a photo shoot are $175 hr. Edits to photos not taken by Philip Schrei Photography are $250 hr. Minimum of 1 hr.
Cancellation
Philip Schrei Photography reserves the right to reschedule any photo session and/or meeting with proper formal notice. ALL DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS ARE FINAL AND ARE NON REFUNDABLE. In the event of cancellation or rescheduling by the client or photographer, the received deposit/or payment will remain on file as a credit for 30 days, for use of good faith effort for future booking or photo / editing service. Late arrivals after a 30 minute grace period will be assessed a $175 fee
After the signing of the Agreement and the reservation of the photography date, If the photo session is canceled within two weeks of the date, the client shall pay the balance of the contract due to the high probability that the Photographer will not be able to further book that date. Once a deposit or balance is paid, it is non-refundable. All arrangements will be put in writing. Cancellation must be in writing even if a phone call was made to inform the Photographer of the cancellation.
Copyright
Title (possession) of and copyright to all products shall remain with Philip Schrei Photography. All photos are copyrighted. The negatives and or digital images (hereinafter collectively the "images”) created by the Photographer and/or subcontractor(s) remain the property of the Philip Schrei Photography. It is illegal to copy, scan, reproduce, or post Online in forums or elsewhere without the written permission of Philip Schrei Photography. Violators of this federal law will be subject to its civil and criminal penalties. Permission is hereby granted to the Philip Schrei Photography to use any images created under this contract for professional samples, displays, Internet website pages, advertising, exhibitions, contests, submissions to journalists and any other print and digital purpose. The Philip Schrei Photography retains the copyright to all images produced and/or the subcontractors. If purchasing Hi-Resolution images on USB or Web, Clients will be given a written release to make personal copies of images from USB or Web. The client understands that no image can be used for multimedia profit or advertising without prior written agreement between the Client Philip Schrei Photography.
*The Client and Philip Schrei Photography understands that selected images agreed upon by the Parties can be used by the Client and Philip Schrei Photography for Social Media purposes and all posting of images on the Internet MUST be acknowledged as images by Philip Schrei Photography.
Exclusive Photographer
Philip Schrei Photography and/or any photographers hired by Philip Schrei Photography to photograph shall be the exclusive photographer(s) retained by the Client for the purpose photography. Family and friends of the clients and other event vendors shall not interfere with the Photographer’s duties. Guests will be asked to refrain from taking flash photographs at certain intervals of the event to ensure proper exposure of images.
Expenses
*Travel expenses such as parking, shipping, or destination fees must be reimbursed to the Photographer and will be added to the balance due after the event. Travel fees are pre-determined and will be set out in the initial payment total. Clients are responsible for all location fees and permits.
Event Food Service
A light meal is required for events up to 6 hours for the Photographer and assistants. For events up to and past 8 hours a full course meal is required. If no meal is provided, it is understood that the Photographer and assistants will leave the event to purchase a meal at the time chosen by Philip Schrei Photography in a good faith effort to be timely and facilitate a successful session.
Garments
The Photographer cannot be held responsible for damage to Garments due to environmental events. Client is responsible to arrange personal assistance for garments.
Creative License
Images are edited at Philip Schrei Photography’s discretion, and delivered images may not include all images shot. Philip Schrei Photography reserves the creative rights to edit and release only those images deemed creditable as professional in quality and within Philip Schrei Photography’s artistic standards. Clients my not put filters or make adjustments to Philip Schrei Photography’s creditable content.
Failure to Perform
The parties agree to cheerful cooperation and communication for the best possible result within the definition of this assignment. Due to the limited and subjective nature of the photo session, the Photographer cannot be held responsible for requested photographs not taken or missed, lack of coverage resulting from weather conditions, or schedule complications caused by but not limited to, anyone in or at the session, or by the location restrictions. The Photographer is not responsible for lost photo opportunities due to other cameras or flashes, the lateness of the clients or other principles. The Photographer is not responsible for the lack of coverage due to weather conditions, scheduling complications due to lateness of individuals, rules and restrictions of venue, or the rendering of decorations of the location. It is acknowledged that any lists submitted to the Photographer will be used for organizational purposes only and in no way represent photography that will actually be produced. The Photographer will do his best to fulfill all requests but can make no guarantees all images will be delivered. The Photographer recommends that the Client point out important individuals for informal or candid photographs to the photographer during portrait shooting that they wish to have photographed. The Photographer will not be held accountable for not photographing desired people if there is no one to assist in identifying people or gathering people for photographs. The Photographer is not responsible if key individuals fail to appear or cooperate during photography sessions or for missed images due to details not revealed to the Photographer. Clients are responsible for all location fees and permits.
If Philip Schrei Photography or its assigns cannot perform this Agreement due to a fire, casualty, strike or other civil disturbances, Acts of God, including but not limited to, road closures, severe traffic, fire, terrorism or other causes beyond the control of the parties, then Philip Schrei Photography shall return a portion of moneys paid by the Client, less deposit, retainer fee, and expenses, but shall have no further liability with respect to the Agreement. This complete release of liability shall also apply in the event that photographic materials are damaged, lost through camera malfunction, compact flash card malfunction, or otherwise lost or damaged without the fault on the part of the Photographer. In other words, if random bad things happen, client agrees it is not the fault of Philip Schrei Photography and will not seek legal recourse.
Returned Checks
Returned checks are subject to a $100 returned check fee. Client assumes responsibility for any and all collection costs and legal fees incurred by Philip Schrei Photography in the event that enforcement of this contract becomes necessary. All legal action shall be taken appropriately.
This is a contract for personal photography services to be provided Philip Schrei Photography and/or individuals subcontracted to do work for Philip Schrei Photography. The Parties agree to the above and below terms and conditions, and acknowledge that they have received, read, and understand Philip Schrei Photography’s current price list.
Payment Options
Cash: Put cash in my hand ;)
Website:philipschrei.com
Square: Pay link will be provided
PayPal: @schreiphoto
Cash App: $SchreiPhoto