Wedding Contract:
The following Agreement between Photography by Ashley Milian and clients (as defined by filling in the forms below as Bride and Groom) is a binding contract for the services of photography. This Agreement informs both parties of the terms and conditions, including payment amounts, for the services and/or products presented from Photography by Ashley Milian to the clients.
Exclusive rights
Photography by Ashley Milian will be the only photography service provider hired by clients for the following event: Wedding. Family and friends of clients will be permitted to photograph the event, for non-commercial purposes, given that such person or persons do not interfere with Photography by Ashley Milian professional duties. If, in the opinion of Photography by Ashley Milian, such person(s) are interfering, clients will be required to stop further photography from him/her/them. Other vendors will be permitted to photograph their personal work for commercial purposes.
RESERVATION
In order for Photography by Ashley Milian to reserve the dates and times for clients event(s), a signed contract and deposit fee of 50% of the total amount (at the time the contract is signed) is required. The deposit is non-refundable; therefore, if the event is cancelled, or if there is any kind of breach of the contract by clients, the deposit will be converted into liquidated damages to Photography by Ashley Milian; however, if the event is rescheduled, and/or postponed (due to any reason including, but not limited to, acts of God, fire, strike, and/or severe weather), the reservation deposit will still be secured. If the date of the event is changed due to any of the aforementioned reasons, Photography by Ashley Milian will only be able to photograph clients event if not previously booked by another client on the newly rescheduled date. Clients will also be responsible to cover any payment(s) of any materials (if any are bought or rented, including but not limited to equipment such as lenses, lighting, sound systems, etc.) charges up to the time of cancellation. If such equipment is purchased/rented for the sole purpose of clients event, Photography by Ashley Milian will notify clients first for approval.
DATE & TIME
The agreed upon date for Photography by Ashley Milian to work clients event is Saturday, march 2nd, 2024. Both Photography by Ashley Milian and clients agree that punctuality and cooperation are necessary from all parties in order to properly execute the goals and wishes that were agreed upon. Should Photography by Ashley Milian arrive late to the event, Photography by Ashley Milian must complete the full hours agreed upon. Should Photography by Ashley Milian cancel or should an unfortunate event occur where Photography by Ashley Milian will not be able to attend the event, clients will be reimbursed the full amount.
PERMITS
Clients are responsible for acquiring all the necessary permits and permissions for any photography, location permits, prop and décor permission, equipment permits, etc. that Photography by Ashley Milian will be using during the session and/or event(s) to perform the photography services hired for.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIABILITIES
Photography by Ashley Milian will not be held liable for any coverage not covered due to causes that are beyond the control of Photography by Ashley Milian. This applies for the following, but not limited to, late start to an event or session, tardiness and/or unreadiness from clients and/or guests, weather conditions, schedule complications or misunderstandings, incorrect contact information provided to Photography by Ashley Milian (such as addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, etc.), or restrictions of the locations. Photography by Ashley Milian is not liable nor responsible for any backgrounds or lighting conditions that may affect or prevent proper photography. It is acknowledged that any specific shot lists submitted to Photography by Ashley Milian will be used for organizational purposes only and in no way shall constitute an agreement on the part of Photography by Ashley Milian that the same photographs will actually be produced. Photography by Ashley Milian is not liable for failing to cover any part of the event and neither will they be held responsible for failing to deliver images of any specific individuals and/or objects at the event. Photography by Ashley Milian will do their best to fulfill all requests but can make no guarantees all requested images will be delivered. Although Photography by Ashley Milian will work to assure clients satisfaction, Photography by Ashley Milian is not responsible if clients do not like the photographs after showcasing or delivery and legal action cannot be taken.
If Photography by Ashley Milian is exposed to unsafe conditions, objectionable, or illegal acts at the Event, Photography by Ashley Milian reserves the right to take reasonable action to remedy such a situation, including but not limited to leaving the Event. In such event, Photography by Ashley Milian shall not be obligated to refund any of the fees paid by clients because of such action.
Photography by Ashley Milian will make every absolute attempt and take every precaution procedure to preserve, protect, and store in a safe place, the photographs from clients wedding (the day of and after); however, Photography by Ashley Milian will not be held liable for any circumstances that are beyond the control of Photography by Ashley Milian. This applies for the following, but not limited to, theft, fire, flood, destruction from weather, and/or equipment malfunction.
PUBLICITY AND PROMOTIONAL RIGHTS
The parties agree that Photography by Ashley Milian may use the photographs from clients event for commercial use including, but not limited to, publication, portfolio use for exhibition to other future and potential clients of Photography by Ashley Milian, or other promotional uses without additional consent from clients. The photographs taken and/or produced by Photography by Ashley Milian are protected by the Federal Copyright Law (all rights reserved) and may not be reproduced, copied, or sold without Photography by Ashley Milian’s explicit written permission. In addition, if clients have purchased and/or received any of the products mentioned prior, Photography by Ashley Milian grants clients the permission to share the photographs on social networking sites (including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google+, etc.), with family and friends, and on vendor websites on the condition that the photographs are maintained unaltered in any way (color, resolution, format, etc.) and so long as appropriate textual credit is explicitly given to Photography by Ashley Milian. Photography by Ashley Milian grants clients the liberty to print the photographs solely for personal and non-commercial purposes. Clients must receive written permission from Photography by Ashley Milian before publishing and/or selling any of the photographs.
Note: Photography by Ashley Milian may take up to 90 business days from the wedding day to deliver clients wedding photographs. Photography by Ashley Milian will only keep clients wedding photographs for one calendar year starting from the delivery date. After that period of time, Photography by Ashley Milian will permanently discard all wedding photographs. All online galleries will remain open for a total of 30 business days and will then be closed by Photography by Ashley Milian.
Photographs: Photography by Ashley Milian is able to guarantee a minimum of 100 photographs for all wedding within the 4 hour collection. The total amount of photographs will solely depend on how clients wedding day unfolds.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
PHOTOGRAPHY — 4 hour wedding coverage
One photographer
An online gallery
USB Wedding Box
Clients agree to pay Photography by Ashley Milian with the following payment schedule:
$750 upon signing contract.
A final payment of $750 is due 2 days before 2/29/2024.
This will total $1,500.
Both the booking deposit payment and the signed contract must be provided within five labor days after receiving the latter from Photography by Ashley Milian. If your wedding day has arrived and you have not paid the full amount, we reserve the right to not shoot your wedding.
Additional expenses and requirements
When applicable and necessary, clients are responsible for financially covering any (out of state) travel, accommodation, and transportation costs unless otherwise provided by clients. Any/all financially coverings, travel, accommodation, and transportation costs will first require approval by clients. For all weddings, all parking fees and/or any other related fees, must be adequately covered for Photography by Ashley Milian.