PHOTOGRAPHY AUTHORIZATION
AND
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT 

THE CLIENT

1. I authorise Captured Reflections Photography to arrange the photography of our event, in accordance with the details submitted on the ‘Event Details Form’. We understand there is a 3 working day cooling-off period from the date of the signing this contract and for any orders placed.

2. I have received, read and understand Captured Reflections Photography’s price list, which has been confirmed for our event, on payment of the deposit. We agree that the payment of the initial deposit confirms the booking with Captured Reflections as per the details submitted on the Event Details Form.

3. I agree to pay the full amount owing upon recipt of invoice. Failure to do so gives the Captured Reflections Photography the right to refuse to carry out the full photographic service.

4. The booking of and any additional costs incurred for booking venues, photography locations etc are our responsibility and may be deducted from the photographic coverage unless paid for separately.

5. I am satisfied that the details supplied are correct and will confirm the details prior to the event

6. To avoid disruption to the photographic coverage and to allow Captured Reflections Photography to fulfill their contracted duty, other photography by family and friends will be at the discretion of Captured Reflections Photography.

7. The details & times listed form part of this agreement and we agree to make every effort to cooperate in order for Captured Reflections Photography to fulfill it’s contracted photographic duty. We acknowledge Captured Reflections Photography cannot accept responsibility for the ‘extent’ of the photographic coverage if these details are incorrect or if we chose not to follow the agreed to schedule.

8. I accept the responsibility to contact Captured Reflections Photography, at least two weeks prior to the event, to confirm the details are correct and there are no alterations.

9. I agree to immediately advise Captured Reflections Photography in writing of any alterations in the details listed here including postponement or cancellation of the event.

10. In the event of cancellation of the event or a change of mind, we agree that the deposit will be forfeited, but that Captured Reflections Photography may allow a claim towards other photography by Captured Reflections Photography within twelve (12) months of the that of this order.

11. I agree the Copyright in all photographs is owned by Captured Reflections Photography. We give permission to Captured Reflections Photography to use any image of our event for industry competitions and as required subsequent usage and for the reasonable general promotional advertising for Captured Reflections Photography. The usage for any other purpose is to be renegotiated between the parties and requires specific permission.

12. I understand that these photographs are only to be used as agreed and may not be manipulated or altered in anyway (eg processed through filters) unless written approval had been granted by Captured Reflections Photography.

13. The digital negatives remain the property of Captured Reflections Photography and will be kept on file for a period of five (5) years. We recognise that materials & technology change constantly so we need to place our required order as soon as possible to obtain the optimum quality. I  note that I may then negotiate with Captured Reflections Photography for release of the Digital Negatives.

14. Regarding reordering photographs, we also understand that:

a. All orders including family and friends’ orders are to be placed with eight weeks of collection of the proofs, otherwise prices current at the time of ordering will apply.

b. The event will be considered one order, regardless of how many individual parties requests photographs. We will be responsible for the entire order and no partial orders will be given out until the balance of the Order is paid.

c. All orders shall remain the property of Captured Reflections Photography until full payment has been made.

d. Should we fail to pay, collect and order with the fourteen (14) days of notification of completion, the order shall be in default and Captured Reflections Photography shall charge a default charge of 1.5% per month (18% annual rate) on the unpaid balance (minimum monthly charge of $5.00). In addition, we acknowledge that no future orders will be processed until the Order is paid in full.

e. All orders shall remain the property of Captured Reflections Photography until full payment has been made.

f. Telephone orders require written confirmation with payment before the order can be processed.

g. All reasonable freight and postage, which we request, will be paid by us.

15. Captured Reflections Photography has no control over the environment in which the photographs are kept and that the colour of the photographs, in common sensitised material and colour dyes, have limited life expectancy when exposed to strong and prolonged sunlight or fluorescent light sources. Photographs will retain their colour and brilliance much longer when displayed under better lighting conditions.

THE PHOTOGRAPER – Captured Reflections

1. Should I, Captured Reflections, not be available for any reason, I will notify the Bride and Groom of the change as soon as it is known and provide another photographer with equivalent skills or refund deposit, if so requested.

2. As the photographs made by Captured Reflections Photography are manufactured with the finest materials currently available, Captured Reflections Photography unconditionally guarantees them. If in your opinion any photograph made buy Captured Reflections Photography has lost its original colour, Captured Reflections Photography will replace the photograph for fifty percent (50%) the current price. The original photo must be returned and the reprinting charge paid in advance. This warranty will be valid for as long as Captured Reflections Photography has in its position the original negative/s in a printable condition.

3. Captured Reflections Photography shall carry out this assignment with due and professional diligence. Elements beyond the photographers control include faulty material, equipment failure, damaged memory cards, loss of memory cards/photos/negatives in transit between the Studio and professional laboratories employed by Captured Reflections Photography, loss or damage to memory cards, negatives and proofs during processing and developing either by Captured Reflections Photography, industrial disputes, civil disturbances, or weather conditions which may inhibit or prevent Captured Reflections Photography completing in whole or in part this assignment. In this case Captured Reflections Photography shall not be liable for its complete performance of the assignment.

It is agreed that the liability of Captured Reflections Photography shall be limited to be a refund of any money paid under this agreement, which shall be in full & final satisfaction of any damage or loss suffered.

CONSENT