TERMS & CONDITIONS

 

In the following terms & conditions “the photographer” shall mean Kerri Tremblay as Kerri Tremblay Photography. These terms & conditions cannot be varied in any way by the clients unless such conditions are expressly agreed by the photographer in writing. 

1. COPYRIGHT

i. The copyright Designs and Patents Acts assign the copyright of the images to the photographer.  

2. DISPLAY

i. The client(s) hereby allow(s) the photographer to display any photograph covered by this contract and to generally promote the business in advertising, brochures, magazine articles, websites, sample albums, etc. 

3. CREATIVE LICENSE, COVERAGE, AND REPRODUCTION

i. Photographs taken during the event will be at the discretion of the photographer although every effort will be made to comply with the clients’ requirements. 

ii. Special requests are not binding instruction, although every effort is made to comply with the client's wishes. The Photographer will do their best to honor the requested photographs but do not undertake to guarantee any specific picture nor incorporate any specific background, location or group arrangements due to changes in weather and the availability and willingness of subjects.

iii. For a booking involving a church ceremony or at certain venues, the photographer's movements are sometimes restricted by the official in charge. The area from which the photographer can cover the ceremony may not be the photographer's choice and the photographer cannot accept responsibility for any obstructed view should this be the case. 

iv. Due to a variety of lighting conditions and the limitations of digital sensors, some colors may alter throughout a set of photographs. 

v. Although all equipment is checked regularly and reasonable steps are taken to ensure backup equipment is available, the photographer will not be responsible for photographs that are not produced due to technical failure. 

4. PAYMENT

i. A non-refundable booking fee of 20% will confirm your booking, as well as full acceptance of the terms and conditions as published on the photographer's website. The booking fee will be deducted from the cost of the client's chosen package when calculating the final balance due.

ii. Payment in full will be due the day of your photo session.

iii. Additional goods ordered must be paid for in full at the time of ordering.

iv. Titles to all goods remains with the photographer until paid for in full by the client(s)

5. TRAVEL

i. Location must be within 15 miles of Merrimac MA, or you may be subject to travel fees.
ii. Traveling fees are as written: $25 for every additional 15mi from Merrimac MA.
iii. You are responsible for covering additional fees and costs related to your location choice (transportation, parking, admission fees, etc). 
iv. If you wish your photographer to participate in any activities, you will need to cover their fees as well.

Kerri Tremblay Photography reserves the right to charge such extra fees as applicable.

6. FORCE MAJEURE

i. In the very unlikely events of cancellation by the photographer or of total photographic failure, liability shall be limited to a full refund of any fees paid. 

7. DIGITAL NEGATIVE FILES

i. All digital negatives (computer files) remain the property of the photographer. All digital packages include a copy of the edited digital negatives to the client(s) for their own non-commercial use.

ii. Should the digital negative files be lost, damaged, or destroyed for reasons beyond control, the photographer's liability shall be limited to a full refund of any deposits and fees paid, but shall not include a refund for any goods already received.

8. ON THE DAY

i. The photographer will be the sole professional (still) photographer at the venues specified. The photographer does however positively encourage family, friends, and other guests to take photographs throughout the day.

9. PERSONAL ACCIDENT

i. Any directions issued to clients, their guests, or employees during a photographic shoot are deemed to be at said persons’ own risk. The photographer cannot be held responsible for any personal accidents during a photographic shoot. 

10. CANCELLATION FEES

i. If the client(s) should have to cancel a booking the following cancellation fee will become due immediately upon said cancellation: 

ii. Cancellation with more than two weeks’ notice; clients will not incur a fee and their deposit may be refunded. 

iii. Cancellation with less than two weeks to the event date; Deposits will be due and no longer refundable.

11. DELIVERY

i. The photographer will attempt to deliver digital files as quickly as possible. However, this could take up to 4-6 weeks during busy periods.