Photography Contract

     A. Session Fees 
    Client agrees to pay photographer a non refundable session fee at the time of booking to secure their appointment date and time (or due date).  The remaining balance is due at the session.   Your session fee covers the time and talent of photographer and creative editing of images, as determined by the photographer, and viewing gallery of approx 30-40 images for full sessions and 20-25 for mini sessions.  Some sessions will include an amount of digital images. Please be sure to review all pricing details. Pricing information can be found on the "pricing" page at www.poshprettyportraits.com.  There are no refunds or exchanges of any kind due to the custom nature of portrait photography.

    B. Rescheduling/ Canceling 
    If an illness or situation prevents a photo session from taking place, client may reschedule their session at least 24 hours prior to their shoot without penalty. Should client fail to give 24 hours notice, or decide to completely cancel the shoot, this session fee is forfeited and will not be refunded. Photographer reserves the right to reschedule or cancel due to illness, weather, equipment malfunction, or other circumstances beyond her control. 

    C. Re-shoots / Refunds
    Re-shoots are determined at the discretion of the photographer. There are no refunds.

    D. Archive
    After twelve (12) months, all images will be purged from photographer’s hard-drive, except as needed for promotional purposes, to be determined by photographer at photographer’s sole discretion. Photographer is not responsible for loss or damage to the digital files due to circumstances beyond photographer’s control.

    E. Payment
    All payments are due in full unless payment arrangements have been made. Orders will not be processed until payment in full is received. If client has arranged a payment plan, order will be placed after the final payment has been received.

    F. Damage
    Photographer is not responsible for the damage of portraits after delivery to client, including damage caused during transit by US mail. Client assumes all responsibility for the safety of all portraits upon receipt.

    G.  Your Session
    Newborn sessions are conducted at my home studio located at 3964 Garfield Ave, Hamburg NY
    Please be prompt for your session.  I schedule around best lighting times and the "sleepiest" times.  We will plan to begin your session at about 10:00 am.  For newborn sessions I allow a 30 minute cushion (between 10:00 and 10:30 am) as getting out of the house with a new baby can be difficult.  Arriving late to your appointment will result in lost session time.  If you are running late, please let me know.  Your session may need to be rescheduled if you arrive over 30 minutes after our scheduled start time.  If you fail to show for your scheduled appointment or your session has to be rescheduled due to tardiness, an additional $50 deposit will be required to reschedule.

    If you have not already, please review samples of my work to make sure that my style of photography and editing is a good fit for you (these can be seen on my website at www.poshprettyportraits.com or facebook.com/poshprettyportraits).  When you book with me, you are giving me full reign over session styling and artistic editing of photos.  I will be choosing the best of the images to edit and present to you so if you see anything that you don’t care for during the session, PLEASE speak up.  It won’t hurt my feelings as I want to make sure I’m providing you with pictures that you will love.  My newborn editing workflow includes brightening, removing any baby acne and prominent skin flakes, reducing redness and yellowing caused by jaundice, softening skin to even out blotchiness and give a smooth texture, adding a slight "glow" to the skin, and sharpening to bring out features.  If either parent is opposed to any of this, my style of photography may not be a good fit for you.  Better to discuss this now then after the session as there are no refunds.

    H.  After the session
    You will receive an email to view and/ or download your images online within two to three weeks. If you would prefer to receive your digital images on a flash-drive, one can be purchased from your viewing gallery for $59.  Please note, again, there no refunds or exchanges on fees paid due to the custom nature of portrait photography.

    I.  Sales Tax
    All products are taxable for the state of New York.  Prices shown do not include the 8.75% NY sales tax. 

     J. Model Release 
    I hereby give to Posh & Pretty Portraits photographer Lisa Boyle the absolute and irrevocable right and permission with respect to the photographs that she has taken of myself and/or my minor child in which she may be included with others:

    a) To copyright the same in the photographer’s name or any other name that she may select;

    b) To use, re-use, publish and re-publish the same in whole or in part, separately or in conjunction with other photographs, in any medium now or hereafter known, and for any purpose whatsoever, including (but not by way of limitation) illustration, promotion, advertising and trade, display, Etsy, portfolio, competitions, vendor publication or publication to promote the studio and;

    I hereby release and discharge photographer from all and any claims and demands ensuing from or in connection with the use of the photographs, including any and all claims for libel and invasion of privacy.

    K. Liability
    Photographer is not responsible for any injuries inflicted upon any participating parties. Client(s) will be responsible for their children and for themselves and release photographer from any claims against their person or their business.  The Client(s) will waive, disclaim and release Posh & Pretty Portraits (PPP) and its respective owners, members, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives from any and all actions, claims or demands that they may have now or in the future, whether known or unknown, against the PPP Parties, including without limitation those related to injury to or death of persons, or damage, loss or destruction of property arising out of or in connection with the Session or any products related thereto.

    L.  Indemnification
    The client hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the PPP Parties from all liabilities, losses, claims, costs (including attorney’s fees and court costs), damages or expenses of whatever nature that may result from injury to or death of persons, or damage, loss or destruction of property arising out of or in connection with the Session or any products related thereto.

    M. Copyright & Penalty
    Posh & Pretty Portraits retains all copyrights to all images created during client’s session. A print release will be provided with digital files to print portraits for personal use. The print release does not allow publication of your portraits (i.e. entering in contests), selling or ALTERING of your images without the photographer’s written permission.
    Images are NOT to be altered, edited, or adjusted in any way.  

    N.  Sneak Peaks and Facebook Sharing
    Posh & Pretty Portraits will post a sneak peek of a favorite shot(s) from the session on the Facebook fan page and encourages the client(s) to tag himself/herself and share with friends and family.  Please note that clients are allowed to use these on their Facebook Profile as long as the watermark remains fully intact, and the photo is not altered in any way.  

    O.  Refund Policy
    The Client(s) hereby agrees that he/she fully understands that there are no refunds or exchanges on purchases due to the custom nature of portrait photography.

    P. Session Requests
    *Please ensure that you have reviewed the tips for a successful newborn session and follow the recommendations therein. 

    STUDIO POLICIES
    • Your session fee is due in full at the time of your booking to reserve your spot.
    • Please do not bring your own camera, camcorder or other recording device to the session.
    • If you plan to bring a sibling under the age of 3 to your newborn session, we suggest that you have another relative or friend present at the session to assist in watching them.
    •Your images will be presented to you in an online gallery within approximately three weeks of your session. Your maternity gallery will be presented as a separate gallery. Each will remain online for 2 weeks.
    • Your final print order will be ready for delivery approximately four weeks after your order is paid in full. Session albums, coffee table books and canvases may take a bit longer. 
    • Handle your portraits with extreme care. Damage incurred as a result of improper handling, framing or hanging is the responsibility of the client.
    • Due to the custom nature of photographic products, all sales are final.
    • Image prices, products and services are subject to change at anytime, however, you are "locked in" to current pricing for 30 days following your session.
    • In the interest of fairness to all of our clients, we are unable to offer special deals or discounts except for those that may run occasionally as promotions. For this reason, please understand that session fees, print prices and business policies are non-negotiable.

    Lisa Boyle Photography reserves the right to use any photograph in any form such as, but not limited to, the use in advertising, reproduction, and copyright.  All images are copyrighted by Lisa Boyle Photography, even those you purchase.  Copying, scanning or reproducing images is strictly prohibited. Print-screening images from this website is also against the law.  All offenders will be prosecuted accordingly.  Prices are subject to change without notice and are non-negotiable.  Due to the custom nature of photographic products, no refunds will be issued.  By hiring Lisa Boyle Photography, you agree to these terms.