A $50 retainer deposit is due to hold a session date for the Client above. Client understands that the retainer is due immediately upon booking to reserve the session date on Kelsey Jade Photography’s calendar. The retainer is nonrefundable in the event the Client cancels or changes the session date and time. The nonrefundable retainer will be transferable to a later date in the event circumstances occur beyond the Client’s control (i.e. illness, death, unavoidable weather events), but the mini pricing may not be available and the retainer will transfer towards the balance due on a full session.
If the Client cancels a rsession more than one (1) time, the retainer fee is then forfeited, nonrefundable, and nontransferable at that time. If Kelsey Jade Photography voluntarily moves the session date due to circumstances beyond Kelsey Jade Photography’s control (i.e. illness, death, unavoidable weather events), the retainer remains nonrefundable but transferrable and will be honored towards a new session date.
The remaining session amount is due at the time of the session. If the Client fails to pay the session fee, Kelsey Jade Photography reserves the right to withhold any images that were taken and will not edit them or send them out until full payment is received. Session fees include the session time, the photographer’s artistic interpretation, editing time, and the digital files if they’re included in the session.
Due to the timely manner of these mini sessions, it is strongly encouraged that the Client arrives early to their designated time. We will have sitting areas available to our clients who are waiting for their time slot. Kelsey Jade Photography is not responsible for missed session time if the Client fails to arrive at the scheduled time slot. Therefore, the retainer becomes nonrefundable and nontransferable. The session will only be rescheduled at the discretion of the photographer.
Kelsey Jade Photography is not held responsible for behavior of parties involved with the session, with the exception of studio personnel. If the desired outcome of your session is jeopardized by the behaviors of parties involved, including children and babies, Kelsey Jade Photography cannot be held responsible. These are very short sessions and we will do our absolute best to capture as many usable images as possible for you, but no image is guaranteed.
Kelsey Jade Photography may capture many images during your session, but the Client will only see those images carefully selected by the photographer in the gallery. Each finished image is carefully edited by the photographer to ensure maximum artistry and technical perfection. Images with eyes closed, heads turned, duplicates, etc. will not be shown. No unedited images will be released under any circumstance. Basic and necessary touch-ups will be performed at the discretion of the photographer under Kelsey Jade Photography. The Kelsey Jade Photography style is classically considered “light and airy” – this means our whites appear very white and bright, colors are edited to be as true as possible, highlights are increased, and shadows are decreased. By paying the retainer and signing this contract, The Client agrees that they are accepting of this style and no reedits will be performed by the photographer unless a blatant error in editing occurred. Any additional edits will be at the photographer’s discretion only.
Kelsey Jade Photography retains copyright to any and all photographs and hereby grants the Client private printing rights only. The Client is to not, under any circumstance, provide any images taken by Kelsey Jade Photography for monetary gain, marketing, or commercial use unless otherwise noted via written permission by the photographer.
At such time that Kelsey Jade Photography provides the Client with a digital gallery to download images, Kelsey Jade Photography’s contractual obligation is fulfilled. Refunds are prohibited and reshoots will be at the discretion of Kelsey Jade Photography only. Kelsey Jade Photography will make every attempt to provide the Client with the digital files via online gallery (www.pixieset.com) within one (1) week after the session date. Holiday minis include 7 digitals – additional digitals may be purchased separately in addition to prints & products. Most products ship within 1-2 days and we offer free shipping to our home and studio and can arrange a meet-up in Spearfish.
After these sessions are completed, Clients will receive further instruction on choosing their digital images. Initial galleries will be watermarked and copyrighted until clients choose their 7-images per their session policy. Once the favorite images are selected, a separate gallery with a download-option and print release will be provided to the Client.
Once you’ve received your download gallery, it is advised you download and save your images right away. Galleries no longer expire; however, unforeseen circumstances may occur such as, but not limited to, website crashing, unretrievable images due to cloud storage malfunction, website updates or changes in web design, etc. Your purchase of the images releases Kelsey Jade Photography from any liability due to the loss or damage of the images or image gallery. It also releases Kelsey Jade Photography from any obligation to maintain copies of your images. Once the gallery is sent to the Client, Kelsey Jade Photography will have no further contractual obligation to the Client. It is in your best interest to back up your images (USB, hard drive, online, etc.) at your own discretion.
The Client understands and acknowledges that their images are not to be reedited, cropped, or changed in any way, shape, or form. Instagram filters or any other smart phone/computer editing applications are to not, under any circumstance, be placed over a Kelsey Jade Photography social media sneak peek and reposted. There is absolutely NO editing to be done to the images unless done by Kelsey Jade Photography. Client editing breaches copyright law and the images are no longer an accurate representation of Kelsey Jade Photography’s artistic style and business. Furthermore, the Client understands and acknowledges that sneak peeks to social media outlets are simply a courtesy and are not guaranteed nor a cohesive representation of a session in its entirety.
Model Release: Kelsey Jade Photography reserves the right to use the images created under this contract for advertising, display, publication, or other purposes. Digital files and previews remain exclusive property of Kelsey Jade Photography. The Client reserves the right to refuse the use of any images of their likeness on social media outlets (including, but not limited to Facebook and Instagram). The Client is to make Kelsey Jade Photography aware of this request prior to the session date in writing.
Kelsey Jade Photography reserves the right to refuse or cancel service at any time as such a Client/Photographer or potential Client/potential Photographer relationship is deemed irreconcilable.
The Photographer agrees to carry appropriate and legally required business and liability insurance, as required by the State of South Dakota. The Client shall assume all responsibility for their own safety and the safety of any other members of their party, including children and pets. The Client and any person or animal accompanying the Client releases Kelsey Jade Photography from all claims and liabilities of any kind.
If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
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SESSION INFO
Holiday Mini: Studio621 - $175
These will be 10-minute sessions in 15-minute windows at Studio621 (downtown Spearfish while our studio is under construction). Session includes 7 digitals.
Winter Outdoor Mini: Location TBD (near Spearfish) - $250
These will be 20-minute sessions at a wintery location close to Spearfish (really hoping for snow!) Exact location TBD but will update as we get closer. Session includes 10 digitals.
The final remaining balance of your session fee (minus the retainer deposit that was already pre-paid) is due at the time of your session. Prices shown do not include sales tax. Kelsey Jade Photography gladly accepts credit/debit, cash, or check made payable to: Kelsey Jade Photography.