wedding photography



Model Release

In consideration of one Dollar ($1.00), proofs prints of published works and other valuable consideration, receipt of which is acknowledged, I_________________________________ do hereby give Loper Photography their assigns, licensees, successors in interest, legal representatives, and heirs the irrevocable right to use my name (or any fictional name), picture, portrait, or photograph in all forms and in all media and in all manners, without any restriction as to changes or alterations (including but not limited to composite or distorted representations or derivative works made in any medium) for advertising, trade, promotion, exhibition, or any other lawful purposes, and I waive any right to inspect or approve the photograph(s) or finished version(s) incorporating the photograph(s), including written copy that may be created and appear in connection therewith. I hereby release and agree to hold harmless the Photographer, his assigns, licensees, successors in interest, legal representatives and heirs from any liability by virtue of any blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion, or use in composite form whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the taking of the photographs, or in any processing tending toward the completion of the finished product, unless it can be shown that they and the publication thereof were maliciously caused, produced, and published solely for the purpose of subjecting me to conspicuous ridicule, scandal, reproach, scorn, and indignity. We agree that the Photographer owns the copyright in these photographs and I hereby waive any claims I may have based on any usage of the photographs or works derived therefrom, including but not limited to claims for either invasion of privacy or libel. I am of full age and competent to sign this release. I agree that this release shall be binding on me, my legal representatives, heirs, and assigns. I have read this release and am fully familiar with its contents.

Signed: ______________________________________ Signed: ___________________________________


Address: ____________________________________ Address:______________________________________


Date________________________




Loper Photography Wedding Contract



This Agreement is subject to all the terms and conditions to follow. Terms and Conditions

This Agreement is subject to all the terms and conditions to follow. Terms and Conditions 1. Exclusive Photographer. The Photographer shall be the exclusive photographer retained by the Client for the purpose of photographing the event. Family and friends of the Client shall be permitted to photograph the event as long as they shall not interfere with the Photographer’s duties and do not photograph poses arranged by the Photographer. 2. Deposit and Payment. The Client shall make a 33.3% deposit to retain the Photographer to perform the services specified herein. At such time as this order is completed, the deposit shall be applied to reduce the total cost and Client shall pay the balance due. If the Client refuses delivery of the order or refuses to pay within 45 days of the event, Client shall be in default hereunder and shall pay 15 percent interest on the unpaid balance until payment is made in full. If client is in default Loper Photography reserves the right to reschedule said date for another client. Payment is due in full before the ceremony. 3. Cancellation. If the Client shall cancel this Agreement 72 hours after signing this agreement, any deposit paid to the Photographer shall be refunded in full. If Client shall cancel within thirty days of the event date and if the Photographer does not obtain another assignment for that date, liquidated damages shall be charged in a reasonable amount not to exceed the total of this contract. Within thirty days of event, cancellation will forfeit all money paid. 4. Photographic Materials. All photographic materials, including but not limited to digital images, CD’s, negatives, transparencies, proofs, and previews, shall be the exclusive property of Loper Photography. The Photographer shall make proofs and previews available to the Client for the purpose of selecting photographs, but such proofs and previews shall be on loan and, if they are not returned within fourteen (14) days of receipt by the Client, shall be charged to the Client at the same rate as finished prints of the same size. Limited copyrights may be purchased herein known as a ” Master CD.” Limited copyrights only allow client make reprints for personal use. 5. Copyright and Reproductions. The Photographer shall own the copyright in all images created and shall have the exclusive right to make reproductions. The Photographer shall only make reproductions for the Client or for the Photographer’s portfolio, samples, self-promotions, entry in photographic contests or art exhibitions, editorial use, or for display within or on the outside of the Photographer’s studio. If the Photographer desires to make other uses, the Photographer shall not do so without first obtaining the written permission of the Client. 6. Client’s Usage. The Client is obtaining prints for personal use only, and shall not sell said prints or authorize any reproductions thereof by parties other than the Photographer. If Client is obtaining a print for newspaper announcement of the event, Photographer authorizes Client to reproduce the print in this manner. In such event, Client shall request that the newspaper run a credit for the Photographer adjacent to the photograph, but shall have no liability if the newspaper refuses or omits to do so. 7. Failure to Perform. If the Photographer cannot perform this Agreement due to a fire or other casualty, strike, act of God, or other cause beyond the control of the parties, or due to Photographer’s illness, then the Photographer shall return the deposit to the Client but shall have no further liability with respect to the Agreement. This limitation on liability shall also apply in the event that photographic materials are damaged in processing, lost through camera malfunction, lost in the mail, or otherwise lost or damaged without fault on the part of the Photographer. In the event the Photographer fails to perform for any other reason, the Photographer shall not be liable for any amount in excess of the retail value of the Client’s order. 8. Photographer. Loper Photography can NOT make any guarantee as to a specific photographer. Furthermore Loper Photography may substitute another photographer to take the photographs in the event of Photographer’s illness or of scheduling conflicts. In the event of such substitution, Photographer warrants that the photographer taking the photographs shall be a competent professional. 9. Inherent Qualities. Client is aware that color dyes in photography may fade or discolor over time due to the inherent qualities of dyes, and Client releases Photographer from any liability for any claims whatsoever based upon fading or discoloration due to such inherent qualities. 10. Photographer’s Standard Price List. The charges in this Agreement are based on the Photographer’s Standard Price List. This price list is adjusted periodically and future orders shall be charged at the prices in effect at the time when the order is placed. 11. Client’s Originals. If the Client is providing original prints, negatives, or transparencies owned by the Client to the Photographer for duplication, framing, reference, or any other purpose, in the event of loss or damage the Photographer shall not be liable for an amount in excess of $20.00 per image. 12. Additional Charges. Additional charges may be assessed for missed appointments, phone calls, or for any reason that the client may consume any amount of an employee’s time of Loper Photography. Such charges are due within 15 days after the event and will be based on the photographer’s base charges not exceed 200.00 dollars per hour, billed in 15 minute increments. Initial agreement signing is gratis. 13. Photographers Reserves. Loper Photography reserves the right to produce, change or use anything not otherwise described herein. 14. Arbitration. All disputes arising under this Agreement shall be submitted to binding arbitration seven days after presentation at 222 East Javelina Mesa, Arizona 85204 and the arbitration award may be entered for judgment in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may refuse to arbitrate when the dispute is for a sum less than $75.00. 15. Miscellany. This Agreement incorporates the entire understanding of the parties. Any modifications of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. Any waiver of a breach or default hereunder shall not be deemed a waiver of a subsequent breach or default of either the same provision or any other provision of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona.