• Senior Portrait Session Contract

  • Session Fee/Scheduling/Rescheduling:

    Client’s session fee is due in full within ten days of signing this contract, or the date will not be held. Monson Photography accepts credit card through PayPal - an invoice will be sent to you once your contract is received.

    Session fees hold your session date and are non-refundable. Up to two non- weather-related reschedules are permitted if given at least 12 hours notice. However, Monson Photography does not guarantee availability for the same timeframe or day of the week as originally committed to.

  • Retouching:

    It is Monson Photography’s policy to not remove any permanent scars or birth marks unless directed to do so by the Client.

    "PROOF" images posted to Client galleries will NOT be edited, other than minor technical corrections if necessary. Monson Photography may perform Basic Portrait Editing on select images to demonstrate what purchased images will look like.

    Basic Portrait Editing (backdrop retouching, blemish/scratch retouching, teeth whitening, softening of the under eye area where necessary, contrast/sharpening and long stray hair removal) is included with any image the Client orders, whether electronic or print form. Editing of ordered images begins once payment is collected for the order.

    Extensive editing is available for purchase at a price of $25.00 per image at the Client’s request. This includes, but is not limited to: Braces removal, excessive tan line removal, and subtle face or body slimming.

  • Proofs/Portrait orders:

    Monson Photography reserves the right to "cull", or discard, any image that does not meet quality standards. Monson Photography agrees to post "Proofs" to the client’s online gallery within 14 business (M-F) days of the portrait session.

    The Client’s portrait order shall be delivered in no more than 30 business days (M-F) of receiving the order and payment.

  • Complimentary Digital Yearbook Image

    The Client's session includes a complimentary digital yearbook image. It is the responsibility of the Client to provide Monson Photography with an email address for the yearbook editor to send this digital image. Monson Photography will not email digital files directly to the Client.

    Yearbook requests are filled within one week of receipt. Please know your deadline in advance! Monson Photography does not guarentee fulfillment if less than 7 days notice is given.

    Client is responsible for informing Monson Photography of any requirements for their yearbook photo (i.e. backdrop, sizing, placement). This must be done in advance, before your session.

  • Copyright/Digital images/Social Media:

    Scanning and printing of images or copying ("screen shot captures") images, including screen captures from the Monson Photography website or Facebook page is unlawful due to copyright protection. If a client has purchased digital images from Monson Photography, the client agrees to the reproduction terms outlined in this document.

  • Liability

    Monson Photography would never put a Client in danger of any kind. However, Monson Photography shall not be held responsible for any injuries obtained by any participating parties. Client(s) will be responsible for their children and for themselves and release photographer from any claims against their person or their business.

  • Model Release

    In exchange for consideration received, the undersigned hereby give permission to Monson Photography, for the unrestricted use of their names and photographic likeness, as well as any and all photographic images of their session created by Monson Photography, in all forms and media for advertising, marketing, trade, and any other lawful purpose. Permission is granted for images to be combined with other images, text, and graphics, and cropped, altered, or modified. Client(s) and/or parent/guardian further forever release Monson Photography from any and all claims or actions arising out of or in conjunction with the use of said images.

    Client hereby gives to Monson Photography the absolute and irrevocable right and permission with respect to the photographs that he/she has taken of the Client and/or minor child in which he/she may be included with others:

    a) To copyright images in the photographer’s name;

    b) To use, re-use, publish and re-publish the same in whole or in part, separately or in conjunction with other photographs, in any medium now or hereafter known, and for any purpose whatsoever, including (but not by way of limitation) illustration, promotion, advertising and trade, and;

    I hereby release and discharge photographer from all and any claims and demands ensuing from or in connection with the use of the photographs, including any and all claims for libel and invasion of privacy.

    If Client does not wish for Monson Photography to use their likeness for advertising, they must put this request in writing.

  • Signature

    To sign electronically in the box below, click & hold your left mouse button while slowly signing your name.

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