Terms & Photo Release

Session Fees:
Client agrees to pay the photographer a 50% retainer fee at the time of booking to secure their appointed date and time. This is a non-refundable retainer fee that goes towards your session. The remaining balance is due upon completion of your session.

The session fee covers the time and talent of the photographer, basic retouching and creative editing of images, as determined by the photographer. Photographer retains the right to edit the photographs as she sees fit based on experience and expertise and omit any image(s) that do not meet her standards.
 Additional editing is available at an additional expense to be determined by the photographer if requested. Addtional digital images may be available for purchase. 



Session proofs:
Client will receive access to a private online photo viewing gallery. Here you can download within latest 30 days web-sized files in high resolution. Images may be available for print release in original file size.

Location Costs & Fees:
In the event that a requested location has any costs/fees associated, you, the client, will be responsible for those fees.

Cancellation/Postponement:
Client understands that by entering into this agreement, Photographer is foregoing other photographic jobs. In the event of a cancellation or postponement of the portrait session/agreement by Client, retainer fees are non-refundable. Deposits are transferable if a date change is necessary. Forty-eight hours (48) notice of postponements or cancellations is appreciated. If it is not possible for a session to take place on a scheduled day due to weather, Photographer and Client will reschedule on an agreed date at the earliest date possible, with no additional charge. Photographer reserves the right to reschedule due to illness, weather, equipment malfunction, or other circumstances beyond her control.


Cooperation/No Shows: Photographer is not responsible if Client and/or key individuals fail to appear or cooperate during photography sessions, or for missed images due to details not revealed to Photographer. Photographer’s camera is the only camera allowed at the photo session because of the distraction it causes. If Client and/or key individuals fail to appear to a scheduled photography session, the 50% retainer is non-refundable. The session can be rescheduled at the original photography session fee, including an additional 25% deposit.


Reshoots: In the unlikely event that Client is completely dissatisfied with the final results, Photographer will reshoot the session at no additional charge one time. Re-shoots are determined at the discretion of the photographer. Re-shoots will not be offered for poor choices in clothing, make-up, hair, weather related and behavioral issues or events that are beyond Photographer's control.


Digital Negatives, Prints & Copyright: All images and copyrights are the property of Zebra & Jojo Photography by Silke Dietz ("Photographer"). In exchange for services provided, Photographer retains the exclusive right to copy, edit and distribute all images created under this agreement, to the general public, for any reason, including: advertising, marketing, print competitions, educational seminars.

The mediums for display could include newspapers, magazines, books, television, and the internet, but are not limited to only those mediums. The Photographer retains these rights even if image files are turned over to the Client. 


Client Usage:
Client is obtaining image files for personal and business use only, and shall not sell said files or authorise any reproductions by parties other than the photographer.

Model Release:
Client grants to Photographer and her legal representatives and assigns, the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs of Client, Client’s child or children, or in which Client may be included for editorial, trade, advertising and other purposes, and in any other manner and medium; to alter the same without restriction; and to copyright the same. Client hereby releases Photographer and her legal representatives and assigns from all claims and liability relating to said photographs.

Payments:
All payments are due in full unless payment arrangements have been made. Edits and orders will not be processed until payment in full is received.

Session requests:

It is strongly encouraged for clients to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the session. In the event of a delay, please notify the photographer. Arriving late will cut into your contracted session time.

The undersigned have read and understood the contract and agree to the terms and conditions in their entirety.