SESSION INFORMATION & UNDERSTANDING: The signing of this contract states the client’s understanding that it is their choice to participate in this session, and that the client will not hold Phil's Next Photo/Phillip Coxwell responsible for any negative actions or feelings that may commence due to the images of this shoot. By submitting this contract, the client agrees to the terms, conditions, and timeline of the session, and the delivery of images and products. The client states that they are 18 years or older. If the client is not 18 years or older, it is understood that a parent or legal guardian is required to sign this contract as well.

DEPOSIT: This signed contract and $25 are required to book the Easter 2022 Mini Session. The remainder of the package amount is due the day of the scheduled session, prior to the start of shooting. In the event of a canceled session this deposit is non-refundable. The studio reserves the right to refuse services/products if the payment arrangements have not been met unless prior arrangements have been made.

PAYMENT STIPULATIONS: There is a $25 fee for any returned checks. In the event of a previous returned check by client, Phil's Next Photo/Phillip Coxwell reserves the right to refuse payment of checks in the future. Sessions will not be commenced until payment has been received and processed in full.

SCHEDULE ARRANGEMENTS: All sessions will start at the scheduled time even if the client is tardy or unprepared. The session end time will remain the same. If additional time is needed, client will have the option to book another session. The is responsible for providing outfits for this session. Some props will be provided by the photographer. Studio will not be held responsible for additional sessions needed due to forgotten items. If client is late or more than fifteen minutes late without a phone call, Phil's Next Photo/Phillip Coxwell reserves the right to reschedule.
 
Minor retouching (fix major blemishes, tighter crops, and change in color filter) is included in session package with no additional cost, and final images will be presented fully edited. More involved requests are billed at $20. hr. You will be asked to confirm the additional rate before work is begun.
 
COOPERATION:  Phil's Next Photo/Phillip Coxwell is not held responsible for behavior of parties involved with the shoot, with the exception of studio personnel. If the desired outcome of your session is jeopardized by the behaviors of parties involved with the exception of studio personnel, Phil's Next Photo/Phillip Coxwell cannot be held responsible. We understand children aged newborn-one year can be particularly difficult. We reserve the right to suggest session rescheduling if progress is not achieved within the first 10 - 15 minutes of session.  

CLIENT USAGE RIGHTS/COPYRIGHTS:  The photographs produced by Phil's Next Photo/Phillip Coxwell are protected by Federal Copyright Law (all rights reserved) and may not be reproduced in any manner without explicit written permission. It is a breach of this contract to reproduce the images in any form unless rights were purchased within the package for those images. Client reserves the right to share images previously posted by photographer on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. It is a breach of this contract to crop/hide studio logo.
 
Rights to print digital images received from this session are included and are for personal use only. To obtain copyright or ownership of session images, you must purchase or otherwise obtain a Copyright Release signed by Phil's Next Photo/Phillip coxwell. Images captured by Phil's Next Photo/Phillip Coxwell cannot be published, sold for profit, or used within outside marketing materials without written permission from and compensation is provided before use.  

STUDIO USAGE RIGHTS/COPYRIGHTS: Client grants studio unrestricted usage rights and copyrights to use and publish photographs in any manner or medium. Client grants studio permission to use images taken within this session in samples, marketing materials, editorial, & online web presences, including but not limited to, website, social networks, blog, etc. Images may also be used in photographic competitions and for publication in which case the client will release all profits from images.

RESHOOT POLICY: In the event that Phil's Next Photo/Phillip Coxwell is required to reshoot the session without 24 hours prior notice, the client will be responsible for an additional retainer deposit to secure that date. In the event that the weather conditions are not desirable for the shoot based on studio recommendations, the session will need to be rescheduled and the fee will be waived. Due to liability and equipment damages this decision will be at studio discretion.  
 
In the event that a reshoot has been scheduled due to the nature of the client appearance in the previous session, the client is held responsible for purchasing an additional package. In the event the client must cancel the contracted services, and balance is paid prior to the session, the photographer agrees to refund all money paid, excluding deposit fee.
 
LIMIT OF LIABILITY: In the unlikely event that the photographer is injured or becomes too ill to photograph the session, a reshoot will be scheduled for the next available time slot. Although care will be taken with digital files, the photographer limits any liability for loss, damage or failure to deliver photographs for any reason of photographer’s non-performance caused by any force or similar circumstances, illness, accident or any cause beyond their control.

All images will be backed up and archived for a reasonable length of time. After one year, it is understood that images will continuously be kept in archives but photographer cannot be held liable for unexpected loss, damage or quality loss of session images.  

PRICING & DELIVERABLES: Easter 2022 Mini Sessions are a flat rate of $100, which includes a $25 non-refundable deposit. Client will receive a minimum of 5 edited digital images, along with printing rights for all images for personal use only.

CREATIVE PRIVILEGE: By scheduling a session with our studio, you agree to the creative liberties and style Phil's Next Photo/Phillip Coxwell chooses to pursue. There are times in which an image needs a certain crop or a particular treatment. Phil's Next Photo/Phillip Coxwell will do our best to suit your tastes, but retains the freedom to take creative liberties in order to deliver the best possible image.  
 
By signing this contract, I agree to all the terms and conditions. Any amendments made to this contract must be agreed upon by all parties involved, in writing.