Congrats, your session is booked. Now what?

What to expect the day of your session

My family sessions typically are anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes in length. 

These sessions are designed to capture the whole family! Which means every combination of people (and pets) you want in a photo will happen during your session. We will chat before your session to be sure we’ve communicated what combinations you’re wanting during your session, outfit selection, location, and any other details. 

I’ll often start by getting you in the best lighting in our location. Then I’ll give you fun prompts to allow you to move around and get the natural emotions and reactions that create great photos! My goal is for everyone to feel relaxed and comfortable to showcase your true expressions. 

Photo delivery

Your session is finished, great job! 

First:  I sort through all of the images from our session, I edit all the very best shots from each set and pose, to ensure the story of your session is told at it’s best. During your session I’m taking A LOT of photos to make sure everyone is smiling and has their eyes open. No embarrassing photos over here! But this does take a good chunk of time since there are so many!

Second: I’ll share a little sneak peek from your session by sending you a few photos privately and if it’s alright with you, I love to share a few sneaks on my social media pages for you to share with friends and family. (I love when you’re able to tag your favorite photographer!)

Third: Your photos are ready for your eyes within 3-6 weeks of our session, depending on the type of session. You receive your photos on a personalized online gallery, which you will be able to share, download, and have full printing rights to. 

LASTLY..... ENJOY you're beautiful memories !!.

The Nitty Gritty

THIS AGREEMENT is made as of (the “Effective Date”) between the client with an and (“Photographer”).

This contract between Katt Pinkowski, Little Branch Photography (hereafter “Photographer”) and client, governs the assignment of photographing their photos and, with the accompanying Estimate or description of services (if any), constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the assignment. Any amendments to this agreement shall be made and agreed in writing. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, including electronic versions, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together constitute one and the same instrument.

Photographs shall be made in digital format and shall be of a style and quality generally similar to photographs visible on Photographer's portfolio website. Final images shall be adjusted for correction of color and exposure, with no more precise adjustments or retouching, though Photographer may choose to do some as deemed necessary. The number of final images selected by Client shall depend on which package of services Client has selected. Precise adjustments and/or retouching of additional images do not fall under the scope of this Agreement, and shall be made under separate agreement. Final images will be delivered in the JPEG file format in accordance with industry standards.

FEES:

1) A non-refundable deposit of 50% shall be required upon booking & signing of contract. The deposit fee is not refundable, and is required to reserve a date on Photographer’s calendar.

2) Final payment is due the day of your session. This shall include the remaining portion of the total fee (if any), as well as any and all of the expenses incurred in the production of the assignment.

3) The fees and expenses estimated by the Photographer are for the original job description as presented by the Client. Subsequent changes or actual job conditions may result in additional charges. Photographer shall seek approval of additional expenses whenever reasonable and appropriate.

4) Photographer's fee mentioned in the invoice copy is for Photographer's time as described in the package of services selected by the Clients. Photographer agrees to minimize any and all unexpected expenses. Nevertheless, unexpected expenses shall be added on as an addition to the originally estimated total, and shall be invoiced accordingly. No final versions of images will be released to Clients until payment has been received in full.

PAYMENT: Payments can be made with cash, Venmo, or Apple Pay. Final payment may also be made in person with certified check / money order or cash as well as credit for an additional fee. No Personal checks will be accepted as any form of payment.

DELIVERABLES: In keeping with the Assignment as described above, images provided to Client shall be usable and in accord with Photographer's artistic vision, taste, judgment, and style. Photographer shall be solely responsible for determining whether an image is usable, and for all creative decisions. "Usable" shall mean images are sufficiently in focus such that the primary subject of the photograph is sharp enough that the picture can print well up to 5x7 inches in size, flesh tones are rendered in a believable manner, and the images are exposed such that there is a range of believable tones from dark to light. Client agrees that Photographer is hired for his artistic talent, creativity, taste, experience, and judgment, and Photographer may deliver images produced using techniques such as selective focus, tilting, cropping, toning, vignetting, high contrast, low contrast, black and white, etc., and these shall also be considered usable. Images produced under this Agreement that are deemed by Photographer to be unusable shall not be provided to Client. Any precise adjustments and/or retouching as described in the Assignment above or in the description of services shall likewise be usable and in keeping with Photographer's artistic vision, taste, judgment, and style. “Retouching” shall mean changes to images such as the removal of a distracting element from a picture, minor slimming of bodies shown in images where possible, removal or minimization of minor blemishes in skin, teeth, or garments, and similar modifications. Client agrees that retouching of any kind is a highly subtle, subjective and artistic endeavor, and as such may require significant communication with Photographer and multiple revisions, and can require a substantial amount of time to complete. On average, we will have your electronic photos uploaded to our site within 3 weeks of your date unless otherwise noted. After pictures are ready and made available online, please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery of the images on private gallery. Any albums or prints will take an additional amount of time which will be discussed on an as needed basis.

CANCELLATION: The deposit fee is non­-refundable, regardless of circumstance. Fees for cancellations and postponements will apply irrespective of the reasons for them, specifically including but not limited to weather conditions, conditions of nature, or the fault of a third party. Photographer must be notified of cancellation no less than 7 days before the originally scheduled day of the event. If this contract is cancelled at any time before the session by the Photographer, any amount other than the deposit shall be refunded to the Client, with the exception of any expenses incurred in the production of the assignment, which shall not be refunded to the Client. Photographer reserves the right to cancel this contract at any time, particularly if the scope of work required to complete the assignment changes substantially.

POSTPONEMENT: Should the session be postponed for any reason, Clients understand that Photographer may not be available for the new date. Should Client postpone the event to a date for which the Photographer is not available, the assignment shall be considered cancelled, and the cancellation agreement above shall apply. Photographer shall be notified of any postponement or likelihood of postponement as soon as possible, and will make every reasonable effort to be available for the new date. In the event the assignment is postponed, additional expenses may be incurred. In regards to an engagement shoot, we typically do not postpone these shoots, especially for weather related reasons. 

COPYRIGHT: All work produced under this contract is copyrighted by Photographer, and all rights are reserved except those specifically granted herein. No “work for hire” contract is agreed or implied. Grant of any reproduction rights to any images produced and delivered to the Client is conditioned upon receipt of payment in full. All rights not expressly granted to the Clients shall be reserved by Photographer. No license is granted at all for proof images, as proof images are not suitable for any kind of reproduction or distribution whatsoever.

INDEMNIFICATION: Clients hereby indemnify and hold Photographer, his heirs, legal representatives, assigns, and all persons acting under his permission or authority or those for whom he is acting harmless against any and all liabilities, claims, and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising from Clients' use of Photographer's Work.

DISCLAIMER: While Photographer will take reasonable precautions, there are occasions when a problem may arise, due to the sometimes unpredictable nature of assignment photography. Photographer shall take reasonable steps to complete Assignment satisfactorily and in keeping with the spirit of this Agreement. In no circumstance shall Photographer be liable for any amount that is greater than the sum of the contract, all expenses incurred in the production of the assignment, and any additional fees received by Photographer.

Artistic Style: On its own behalf, and on behalf of the subject: Client acknowledges that it is familiar with the Photographer’s portfolio and is requesting Services with knowledge of the Photographer’s style; that Photographer’s work is constantly evolving; that Photographer’s services are of unique and artistic nature; that the photos may be different from photographs taken by the Photographer in the past; and that in creating the photos, the Photographer shall use his personal artistic judgment to create images consistent with his personal vision of the Event, which vision may be different from the Client’s and/or the Subject’s vision of the event. Accordingly, Client acknowledges that the Photos shall not be subject to rejection on the basis of taste or aesthetic criteria.

RELEASE: On behalf of all attendees of the event, Clients hereby grant the following rights and permissions to Photographer, his legal representatives and assigns, those for whom Photographer is acting, and those acting with his authority and permission. Photographer has the absolute right and permission to take, use, reuse, publish, and republish photographic portraits or pictures of those photographed, including any minors, or in which any minor may be included, in whole or in part, or composite or distorted in character or form, without restriction as to changes or alterations from time to time, in conjunction with the adult's or minor's own or a fictitious name, or reproductions of such photographs in color or otherwise, made through any medium at Photographer's studios or elsewhere, and in any and all media now or hereafter known, including the Internet, for art, advertising, trade, or any other purpose whatsoever. Clients also consent to the use of any published matter in conjunction with such photographs. Clients specifically consent to the digital compositing or distortion of the portraits or pictures, including without restriction any changes or alterations as to color, size, shape, perspective, context, foreground or background. Clients waive any rights they may have to inspect or approve any finished product or products or the advertising copy or printed matter that may be used in connection with such photographs or the uses to which it may be applied. Clients understand that the images of those photographed, including any minors, may be used in print or on the Internet. Clients nevertheless consent to this use. Clients release, discharge, and agree to hold harmless and defend Photographer, his legal representatives or assigns, and all persons acting under his permission or authority or those for whom he is acting, from any liability by virtue of any reason in connection with the making and use of such photographs, including blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion, or use in composite form, whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the taking of said picture or in any subsequent processing thereof, as well as any publication of them, including without limitation any claims for libel or violation of any right of publicity or privacy. Clients hereby warrant that they are legal and competent adults and have legal authority to make such an agreement on behalf of any minor present at the event. Clients state further that they have read the above authorization, release, and agreement, prior to its execution, and that they are fully familiar with the contents of it. This release shall be binding upon the Clients, and Clients’ respective heirs, legal representatives, and assigns.