Volume Photography Contract

- Names of Parties to Agreement: Identifies who is entering into the contract.

- Outline of Package and Services: Details exactly what photography services are included.

- Fees & Retainer Clause: Explains payment terms, including non-refundable retainer and due dates.

- Coverage Clause: Specifies how many people will be at the session, when the session will occur, how many hours you will be there, and the interruption of school hours.

- Cancellation by Client Clause: Outlines what happens if the client cancels.

- Rescheduling by Client Clause: Sets the terms for changing the shoot date.

- Make-Up Day Scheduling Clause: Covers how and when makeup sessions will be handled for students.

- Image Processing, Retouching, & Edits Clause: Clarifies how images will be edited and how they will be delivered.

- Poses & Selection of Delivered Images Clause: States who chooses final images and how posing is handled.

- Backdrops, Lighting & Location Clause: Explains who provides and sets up the shoot environment.

- Background Checks Clause: Discusses that the photographer will submit to a background check if requested by the client.

- Breaks Clause: Outlines when and how breaks are taken during long sessions.

- Delivery of Images & Online Galleries Clause: Sets expectations for when and how photos will be delivered.

- Exclusive Photographer Clause: Ensures you’re the only photographer shooting photos during the session.

- Artistic Style Clause: Confirms the client understands and agrees to your editing style.

- Posting on Social Media Clause: Requests that Client tag you online when they post your photos.

- Inclement Weather Clause: Explains that the session will be inside and what happens if weather impacts the photographer’s ability to shoot the session.

- Photo Distribution & Archiving Clause: Covers how images are shared and how long they’re stored.

- Reproduction & Licenses to Use Images Clause: Grants the client usage rights and explains any limitations.

- Photographer Copyright Clause: States that you retain copyright to your images.

- Harassment Clause: Protects you from inappropriate or unsafe behavior on-site.

- Safe Working Environment Clause: Ensures you're provided a safe and respectful space to work.

- Travel Fee Clause: Outlines any additional fees for travel beyond a certain distance.

- Communication Clause: Sets expectations for how and when you'll communicate with the client.

- Indemnification Clause: Protects you if the client or a third party makes a legal claim.

- Maximum Damages Clause: Limits how much the client can seek in damages.

- Limitation of Liability Clause: Reduces your legal risk if something goes wrong.

- Force Majeure Clause: Covers unexpected events like natural disasters.

- Cancellation of Services by Photographer Clause: Explains what happens if you need to cancel.

- Sales Tax Clause: States if sales tax applies to the services provided.

- Entire Agreement Clause: Confirms this contract is the full and final agreement.

- Venue & Jurisdiction Clause: Determines where legal disputes will be resolved.

- Arbitration Clause: Requires disputes to be handled through arbitration instead of court.

- Severability & No Waiver Clause: Ensures the rest of the contract stays valid if one part is unenforceable.

- Transfer Clause: Says the agreement can’t be transferred to someone else without permission.

- Headings Clause: States that section headings are for convenience only and not legally binding.

- Notification Clause: Explains how notices must be sent between parties.

- Notice Clause: Clarifies what qualifies as proper legal notice.

- Counterparts/Facsimile Signatures Clause: Allows the contract to be signed digitally or in parts.

- Signature Lines: Where both parties sign to make it official.

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