ENGAGEMENT SESSION AND PRINT PHOTOGRAPHY PROMOTIONAL AGREEMENT
If you purchase a pre - set minimum of the photographic products offered as part of the Luque Photography (Luque Photography) (hereinafter " Studio ") Engagement Session promotional items listed at the time of the promotion, then ALL of your Engagement Session photography fees will be FREE. Included with your product purchase is a complimentary Engagement Session planning session, a fun one-of-a-kind photography session and an online presentation of ready - to order - albums and wall art designs.
If you have questions regarding this Agreement, contact us before selecting the " We Agree " button below. By allowing Studio to address your questions before hand will avoid any misunderstandings later. Remember that not all photographers do things the same way so do not assume anything. If something is important to you, then please discuss it with us up front. Once all of your questions have been addressed, by selecting " We Agree " below you are acknowledging that you both have read the terms and conditions of this Agreement and that you both understand and accept them.
The terms and conditions of this Agreement are strictly limited to the specific Studio online Engagement Session Promotional and the time period explicitly set forth in that singular promotional. Any other, further, or additional service or product, promotional or otherwise, not set forth in this Agreement shall be deemed wholly unrelated to and beyond the scope and effect of the Agreement.
Engagement Bots
We use Messenger chat bots to help you plan and manage your photography experience. Couples are required to complete each chat sent to them and watch for alerts.
Digitals
A full set of social media resolution files from your session are included with album or wall art purchases. Single gallery prints come with matching files only. After your balance paid in full we will send you a download link. You then have three (3) days to retrieve your files before that link expires. We are not responsible for storing digitals longer than thirty (30) days.
Copyright Ownership
The copyright of photographs remains with the Studio. The Studio grants the Couple permission to make copies of the images under the following conditions, i.e., the images taken by the Studio are for personal use by the Couple and their friends and relatives AND the sale, publication or any commercial use of the photographs is strictly prohibited without prior written authorization from the Studio. Until final payment for services rendered is made, all materials produced by Studio are protected by Federal Copyright Law (all rights reserved) and may not be reproduced in any manner without Studio's explicitly written permission. Upon final payment by the Couple, limited copyright ownership of the resulting final images and / or video shall be transferred to the Couple under the following conditions:
- All final edited photographs, video and products are the property of Couple for personal use and the purposes of the reproduction and giving of photographs to friends and relatives. As well as, on vendor websites as long as the images remain unaltered and textual credit is explicitly given to the Studio with a link back to the Studio website and social media
- The Couple and his / her friend and relatives shall obtain written permission from and compensate Studio prior publishing or selling any of the photographs and / or video for profit, or otherwise.
- All original digital files, videos and / or negatives shall remain the exclusive, copy right protected, property of the Studio,
Model Release
Couple hereby grants to Studio and its representatives and assigns, the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs and / or video of the Couple, Couple's guests and / or attendees for editorial, advertising, portfolio, and any other purpose an in any manner or medium; to alter the same without restriction and to copyright the same without restriction. The Couple releases all claim to profits that may arise from use of images.
Safe Distance
The Couple shall maintain a social distance of at least six (6) feet from the Studio photographer and staff at all times. The Photographer has the right to refuse any shoot at any location that he or she feels is unsafe for the Couple, their family friends or Studio personnel
Your Outfits
The Studio reserves the right to refuse to photograph anyone who does not put time and care into his / her / their clothing, grooming and outfits since such photographic work would reflect badly on the Studio. The Couple is required to send full length selfies in your outfits two (2) weeks prior to your scheduled session. Clothing, footwear and accessories must be in new, or like - new condition, clean and freshly pressed.
Permits
The Couple is responsible for acquiring all permits and necessary permission for all locations on which the Studio will be performing services.
Indemnification
Studio and all team members shall be held harmless for any and all injury to the Couple, Couple's guests and the Couple's property during the course of the event and the immediately surrounding events.
Substitute Photographer
This Studio reserves the right to assign Photographers at our discretion based on who we feel is the best match for the Couple. Introductions will be made in advance whenever possible. All of the photographers used by the Studio are experienced, friendly professionals familiar with all the various aspects of Engagement Session photography, including but not limited to the photo journalistic style.
Creative Authority
You are hiring an experienced print - focused photographer. This studio does all the curating and art design work for its clients, the Couple. In order to provide this a full - service experience and to put work out into the world that the Studio is proud of the Studio shall have final say over which photos are released to the Studio's clients and what album and artwork designs look like. While suggestions and recommendations from the Couple are welcome, the Studio shall have final decision authority in managing and otherwise maintaining creative control of the Engagement Session Project
Ordering Session Products
After photographing your Engagement Session we will curate your photos and design album and wall art for you. We will then schedule an ordering session to be conducted via Zoom screen share. The first hour of Zoom session is included for FREE as part of the promotion. Additional Zoom time is available at a cost of $ 175.00 per hour.
Proofing Gallery Option
Most Couples love that the Studio does all the curating and design work for you. If however, you prefer to examine your photos yourself before finalizing your order you must let us know in advance of the Session. With proper notice we will then build you a proofing gallery. This option is $ 300. You may select up to 12 photographs from the proofing gallery that will be used in your designs,
Modifications
There are no verbal agreements. The couple and the Studio must agree to any changes to this contract in writing.
Non - Disparagement and Disagreement
Both parties agree to use reasonable and good faith efforts to communicate with one another and resolve any and all issues that may arise. Neither party will engage in any vilification of the other. Each party shall refrain from making any false, negative, critical or disparaging statements concerning the other online on all social media and review websites in the unlikely event that the parties are unable to resolve a justiciable issue between them, then it shall be brought before a court of competent jurisdiction in Los Angeles - Los Angeles County, California and governed by the laws of the State of California. Each party shall bear its on fees and costs.
House Rules
The Studio is limited by the rules, regulations and / or guidelines of venue (s) and site management. The Couple agrees to accept the technical results of their imposition on the studio. Negotiation with the officials for moderation of guidelines is the Couple's responsibility; the Studio will offer technical recommendations only.
Cancellation
In the event of cancellation or breach of contract by Couple, all payments received to date are non - refundable. In the event of cancellation by Studio, all payments will be refunded in full. Upon cancellation, Studio is released of all duties under this contract.
Completion Schedule
Post - production and delivery of photography proofing galleries, video highlights and raw footage may take up to twelve (12) weeks but will not begin until all balances are cleared. Studio is not liable for post - production delays caused by force majeure and / or non - communication / cooperation of Couple.