Agreement: This Photography Agreement (referred to in the remainder of this document as the Agreement) contains the entire understanding between Jacqui May Photography and the Client. It supersedes all prior and simultaneous agreements between the parties.

Reservation/Payment: A signed Agreement and $50 session payment are required to reserve the specified coverage. Date: "Specified Above" Time : "Specified Above" If the session is rescheduled or cancelled by the client less than 48 hours prior to the session, the fee will not be returned or applied towards the rescheduled session. If session is at the studio or on location and the client arrives late to their session time slot or fails to appear for their time slot their session fee and session time is non-refundable or transferable. If applicable clients are encouraged to arrive 10+ minutes prior to their scheduled time in order to guarantee full use of their time. The balance (listed in selected session) of the session package is required at the beginning of the session by Cash, Check, Venmo. 

Session Package: Listed in the selection section above. Additional photographic products, prints and digital files will be available for purchase before or after the session. The total balance due for any orders placed must be paid in full prior to any work beginning on the ordered images or products.

Photographing: Jacqui May Photography may end the session at their discretion according to our determination of having captured adequate images both in terms of quality and quantity. If the session is ended prior to the maximum amount of time, there will be no refund or credit for unused time. Jacqui May Photography reserves the right to refuse a requested location for any reason.

INCLEMENT WEATHER. To the extent that the Session is scheduled to occur outside and is interrupted or prevented by inclement weather, Photographer and Client shall determine a suitable alternate location. Photographer and Client shall discuss potential inclement weather on the day of the shoot and make a determination whether the Session should be relocated or rescheduled.

MAKEUP, HAIR, AND WARDROBE. Client is solely responsible for hair, makeup, and wardrobe. Client should arrive at the Session prepared for Photographer to begin shooting, with hair and makeup complete and wearing the initial wardrobe. The Session shall not be extended as a result of delays arising from hair, makeup, or wardrobe.

Editing and Proofing: In person Reveal-Proofing Gallery will be available approximately two weeks from time of the session. A rush fee can be applied for $150 and proofs will be available within 3-5 days. Any proofing product ordered, viewed at your viewing session, or online will all be individually corrected for color balance, density, contrast, etc. There may be light retouching applied to any proof images. Any prints that are ordered or used in a custom products will receive individual attention in the form of retouching, enhancement, selective area adjustments, artistic enhancements, etc. Retouching means correcting various elements in an image such as: litter, distracting elements, and minor physical imperfections. Jacqui May Photography is granted total artistic control over the final image and the client understands that these are the steps we will take when referring to retouching. Any requested retouching over that specified above will be billed at $50 per hour.

Due to the large amount of storage space required for digital imaging technology and the large quantity of images created per year Jacqui May Photography guarantees storage of digital images for 180 days after proofing. After that time Jacqui May Photography may delete those images at their discretion. Unused product credits as part of your agreement must be used or forfeit 180 days after proofing. 

Cooperation: The parties agree to cheerful cooperation and communication for the best possible result within the definition of this assignment.

SAFETY OF CLIENT AND PHOTOGRAPHER. It is important that both Client and Photographer feel safe throughout the Session. The parties agree as follows with respect to safety:

Photographer has the absolute right to refuse to continue with a shoot if, at any time, Photographer feels unsafe (with respect to Photographer’s person and/or property) or is subjected to harassment, threats, abusive behaviors, or other hazardous conditions (whether from Client or from others in the immediate environment). If the threat, abuse, harassment, or other unsafe condition is not the result of any action by Client, Photographer and Client shall either reschedule the Session or move the Session to a non-threatening location. If Client harasses, threatens, or abuses Photographer or puts Photographer in a hazardous position, Client shall not be entitled to a refund or to have the Session rescheduled. 

Client has the absolute right not to feel uncomfortable or unsafe during the Session. Photographer does not want anyone to do something that they feel is risky, dangerous, or inappropriate. Client agrees to raise concerns as soon as they arise. Photographer shall comply with any requests and honor any concerns raised by Client.  Because Client is responsible for voicing any concerns, Client agrees not to hold Photographer liable for any injury, harm, or damage that may occur during the Session, including from Client taking direction from Photographer.  By following the direction of Photographer without stating concerns, Client takes full responsibility for Client’s actions and all consequences of those actions.

 Copyrights and Use

Photograph Copyrights: Until final payment for services rendered is made, the photographs produced by Jacqui May Photography are protected by Federal Copyright Law (all rights reserved) and may not be reproduced in any manner without written permission. Upon final payment by the Client, limited copyright ownership of the Photographs will be transferred to the Client under the following conditions:

Any concerns that the client may have regarding the functioning of their digital download or the quality or nature of the images contained therein ("images") must be reported to Jacqui May Photography in writing within 60 days of client’s receipt of the digital images.

Jacqui May Photography holds no responsibility for the quality of any print or photo product incorporating these images purchased through a third party print lab or service other than those designated and used by Jacqui May Photography.

The Client agrees not to make copies for sale or for the purpose of circumventing sale of the images by Jacqui May Photography. The Client must obtain written permission from and compensate Jacqui May Photography prior to the Client or its friends and relatives publishing or selling the photographs for profit.

Model Release and Exhibition: Client agrees that Jacqui May Photography, its licensees, or assignees can use the Photographs either separately or together, either wholly or in part, in any way and in any medium at any time, for any purpose, including advertising. Client waives all rights to claims for defamation, violation of rights of privacy, and publicity, without limitation. Jacqui May Photography, its licensees, or assignees may alter or retouch any of the Photographs without Client’s permission, prior approval, or consent. Client further agrees that the Photographs and any reproductions shall be deemed to represent an imaginary person, and that Jacqui May Photography or any person or persons authorized by or acting on its behalf may use the Photographs or any reproductions of them for any advertising purposes or for the purpose of illustrating any wording. Client under stands and agrees that no such wording shall be considered to be attributed to Client personally unless Client’s name is used. Provided Client’s name is not mentioned in connection with any other statement or wording which may be attributed to Client, Client undertakes not to prosecute or to institute proceedings, claims or demands against either Jacqui May Photography or its agents in respect of any usage of the Photographs.

Limit of Liability: In the unlikely event that the photographer is injured or becomes too ill to photograph the event at the designated time, Jacqui May Photography will make every effort to reschedule the shoot. If the situation should occur and a suitable date and time for rescheduling cannot be arranged responsibility and liability is limited to the return of all payments received for the event package. Jacqui May Photography takes the utmost care with respect to exposure, transportation, and processing the photographs. However, in the unlikely event that the Photographs have been lost, stolen, or destroyed for reasons within or beyond Jacqui May Photography’s control, liability is limited to the return of all payments received for the event 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. Every effort will be made to assure the Client’s satisfaction according to industry standards. Any artistic interpretations by the photographer will be deemed acceptable and correct. If the Client is not satisfied with their images through fault of Jacqui MayPhotography the images will be retaken. If the Client is not satisfied with their products through fault of Jacqui May Photography they will be replaced. Notification of dissatisfaction must be received in writing within one week of receipt of images or upon receipt of product(s) for replacement. Jacqui May Photography cannot be held responsible for dissatisfaction due to circumstances beyond their control. In the event that photographic materials are damaged or lost through camera or computer malfunction the photographer liability will be limited to a retake of the session whenever possible or a refund of the cost of session fee if images cannot be retaken. If the session fee must be refunded, Jacqui May Photography will have no further obligation to the client.

The client agrees to relay the details of this contract to any and all subjects involved in the session. Any minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, 18 years or older.