Mini session Contract

Session fee is $350 + Nj state sales tax due at the time of booking. Fee includes 20-25 minute session, 10-15 digital files delivered in an online gallery and a print release.

Retainer and Payment. Client agrees to pay photographer session fee + NJ sales tax at the time of booking to secure their appointment date and time. 

Cancellation. No refunds will be given, but you may transfer your session to another party or use your credit on file for a future session. In case of inclement weather, session will be held on the designated rain date. If there is no rain date client and photographer must agree on a re-shoot date.

Late Arrivals. Any Client that is late arriving to the session will have the amount of time late deducted from the time allotted for the session. Any Client that is very late, will have to wait for the next available time slot.

Re-shoots/Refunds. Re-shoots are determined at the discretion of the photographer. Re-shoots and refunds will not be given for poor choices of clothing, make-up or hair related issues or by not following the recommendations of the photographer.

Artistic Rights. The Photographer retains the right of discretion in selecting the photographic materials released to the client.

Photographic Materials. All photographic materials, including but not limited to negatives, transparencies, proofs, and previews, shall be the exclusive property of the Photographer. No products, including digital files, will be released until the agreed upon amount is paid in full per the payment schedule outlined in this Contract.

The Photographer shall make gallery images available through an online gallery proofing website. These images shall be available to the Client within 2-3 weeks of the photographic event.

Copyright and Reproductions. The Photographer owns the copyright for all images created and shall have the exclusive right to make reproductions for, including but not limited to, marketing materials, portfolio entries, sample products, editorial submissions and use, or for display within or on the Photographer’s website and/or studio. It is understood that any duplication or alteration of original images is strictly prohibited without the written permission of the Photographer. Alterations include, but are not limited to, application of filters, cropping, or modifications of any kind.

The Photographer does provide the Client permission to resize photographs for Internet-based usage.

Client Usage. The Client shall only use the photographic prints, including digital files, in accordance with the permissions within this Contract. The Client's prints are for personal use only and shall not be submitted to contests or reproduced for commercial use. The Client shall not make, or provide authorization to a third-party to make, reproductions of works resulting from this Contract without express permission of the Photographer. Additional prints and/or digital files may be purchased between third-parties and the Photographer with the permission of the Client. Accordingly, if the Photographer provides a digital file print release, the Client must act in accordance with the release.

Failure to Perform. If the Photographer is unable to perform this Contract due to illness, emergency, fire, casualty, strike, act of God or causes beyond the control of the Photographer, the Photographer and the Client shall make every attempt to reschedule the photographic event. If a reschedule is unable to be agreed upon, the Photographer shall return the retainer to the Client and shall have no further liability. Further, if the Photographer is unable to deliver photographic materials due to technological malfunctions, including but not limited to the equipment operation and image processing, or photographic materials are otherwise lost or damaged without fault of the Photographer, liability shall be limited to cost of the contract. In no event shall Photographer be liable for any amount exceeding the cost of the contract.

Photographer’s Standard Price List. The charges in this agreement are based on the Photographer’s Standard Price List. This price list is adjusted periodically and future orders shall be charged at the prices in effect at the time when the order is placed.

Model Release. I grant permission for Desirea Corbett Photography, to take and use the photos from our session in printed or electronic publications, websites, or other electronic communications, media, advertising, promotion, marketing, and packaging for any products or service. I further agree that my name and identity may be revealed in text or commentary in connection with the image(s). I authorize the use of the images without compensation to me. All negatives, prints, digital reproductions shall be the property of Desirea Corbett Photography. I agree that this release is irrevocable, worldwide and perpetual. I have read and fully understand this information in this model release. I agree this model release is for everyone involved in the session.

Session Requests

*Session starts at the agreed upon time. It is strongly encouraged that client arrives 5-10 minutes prior to the start of session. This allows for any last-minute feeding, changing, and relaxing before session begins.

*Please make sure hair is combed and face is clean and free of runny noses or eyes.

*Please avoid eating or drinking red, orange, or heavily dyed food or drinks before session, as these tend to leave a stain on the face.

*Please avoid wearing bright colors or logos as brighter colors can cast a color on your family’s skin. please also avoid messy snacks or red juice right before the session.