General Photography Contract (This Contract Suitable For Baby, Senior Portrait, Headshot, Family, Etc) Page 2

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PHOTOGRAPHER no less than 24 hours prior to the SHOOT to include photos that CLIENT would like
PHOTOGRAPHER to shoot, but PHOTOGRAPHER has no liability for capturing any of the photos on the list.
4.2 - If PHOTOGRAPHER is unable to perform the services in this contract due to any cause outside its control,
such as fire, flood, casualty, act of God or terrorism, illness, or any other reasonable cause outside the
photographer’s control or expectation, client agrees to indemnify photographer for any loss damage or
liability; however, PHOTOGRAPHER will return all in full all payments made by CLIENT to PHOTOGRAPHER
in relation to this SHOOT.
4.3 - CLIENT agrees to indemnify and hold harmless PHOTOGRAPHER for any liability, damage, or loss related
to technological failure. Cameras, hard drives, and memory cards are subject to technical failure.
PHOTOGRAPHER will take reasonable steps to prevent data loss, but is not liable for loss of data due to
technical failure.
4.4 - CLIENT understands and agrees that PHOTOGRAPHER is required to retain copies of a reasonable
number of photos from the SHOOT for 60 days after the SHOOT. After this period has expired,
PHOTOGRAPHER has no duty to retain copies or originals of files or photos from the event. It is the
responsibility of CLIENT to purchase, store, and backup photos after the 60-day period. This clause is subject
to the limitations in Section 4.3 of this Contract.
4.5 – CLIENT understands and agrees that PHOTOGRAPHER may have cords, light stands, and other gear at
the location. CLIENT will hold PHOTOGRAPHER harmless for any damage, personal injury, or loss caused by
tripping over or otherwise being injured from this equipment. CLIENT further agrees to hold
PHOTOGRAPHER harmless for any personal injury which may occur as the CLIENT poses or works with
PHOTOGRAPHER.
4.6 – CLIENT agrees and understands that the quality of a photograph is entirely subjective.
PHOTOGRAPHER will strive to present photos in a workmanlike manner but is not required to cater to
specific aesthetic preferences of CLIENT.
4.7 – CLIENT agrees and understands that PHOTOGRAPHER may perform digital retouching of photos,
including blemish removal, creative effects, teeth whitening, and other digital image edits. CLIENT agrees to
hold PHOTOGRAPHER harmless for any edits which may be viewed as defamatory or demeaning.
5. Duty of Client
CLIENT will obtain all permissions necessary for PHOTOGRAPHER to photograph at the SHOOT.
PHOTOGRAPHER has no duty to obtain permission of reception centers, churches, buildings, properties, or
other locations to operate thereon. CLIENT understands and agrees that any failure to obtain these
permissions resulting in fines to photographer, or which prevent photographer from photographing the
event(s) is not the fault, liability, or responsibility of photographer.
6. Exclusive Photographer
CLIENT agrees and understands that no other party other than PHOTOGRAPHER may take pictures of any
poses, lighting situations, or setups made by the photographer. This slows down the photographer’s work
and violates the photographer’s right to take pictures of the event. CLIENT agrees to take responsibility for
insisting that no person(s) get in the way of the PHOTOGRAPHER or take pictures in these situations.
7. Model Release
In exchange for valid consideration, CLIENT grants permission to PHOTOGRAPHER and its assigns, licensees,
and sublicensees, permission to use CLIENT’S image or likeness in any and all forms of media for commercial
purposes, advertising, trade, personal use, or any and all other uses. Therefore, PHOTOGRAPHER may use
CLIENT’S likeness and image on PHOTOGRAPHER’S website or other advertising. PHOTOGRAPHER may sell
photos containing CLIENT’S likeness to third parties.

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