contract

kate english photography, llc.

please understand that these same guidelines apply even if you did not book via website and physically read this contract. formal wedding or event contracts tailored to you will be sent to you directly upon booking your wedding or event with me.

a deposit of 50% is required to reserve the date & time of your photoshoot, the other 50% being due at the time of the scheduled photoshoot, or one month before the wedding or event date. the deposit is applied towards the total package cost, and is  non-refundable. The client understands that Until the deposit is RECEIVED by me, the date and time slot are still open to anyone, unless otherwise stated. again, this deposit is non-refundable. If weather permits, the photoshoot will be rescheduled for another time, and your deposit will transfer over. if the client cancels without rescheduling immediately, fails to show up without warning, or are more than 15 minutes late to their scheduled time without notice, the client’s deposit will not be refunded and they must submit another deposit and schedule for a different time. If the client is late to their shoot and contacted me prior about being so, that time is taken out of the shoot and will not be made up for free. photos are delivered via online gallery with download and print rights, as well as access to a professional print shop through your gallery. hour long sessions will be completed and delivered within 4-6 weeks after the scheduled photoshoot date unless other arrangements are made, or a rush fee is purchased. Wedding galleries will be completed 8-12 weeks after event date, any exceptions must be approved by me. turnaround times may be longer due to holidays. any personal reasons for longer turnaround times will be communicated with client. please do not consistently inquire as to when your photos will be finalized unless it is past the contracted delivery time. larger preview galleries or sneak peek galleries can be purchased, all wedding packages include sneak peeks. amount of photos included, and what photos are included, is decided by me. delivery time varies based on package.

Out of state (Michigan) weddings & events, or weddings & events that require me to drive over one hour from Grand Rapids, Michigan, require a travel fee established by me. locations further than 1.5 hours requires a travel fee & paid hotel accommodation for me and my second shooter, unless otherwise stated by me. If location is out of state, airfare, lodging, and rental car or ride share must be reimbursed in full, unless otherwise stated by me. parking passes must be issued and paid for if necessary. gas expenses are included in the wedding package up to 1 hour of driving.

for weddings and events, I require two reserved spots at dinner, one for me and one for my second shooter. We both must be served dinner during the respected dinner time. for weddings, It is best if seated close to the couple's table to ensure the best possible photographs & timing. For events, it is best to be seated near stage or speaker podium to ensure the best possible photographs and timing. I am not responsible for moments missed due to lack of communication from other vendors.

when you book with me, you are trusting that I choose the best photos the shoot and for my editing style. once your photos are DELIVERED, the raw files are archived by me for one calendar year. client must specify if raws are wanted/needed prior to the shoot, and pricing will vary. I reserve the right to decline one’s offer for raw files. I can not adjust my editing style after delivering the photos to you, this is a discussion that will need to take place before the booked date & time. When your gallery is DELIVERED, you RECEIVE download and printing rights, however they are still my images & artwork and will remain so. This being said, i ask that you tag me in any photos you choose to post on social media (Instagram: @kvterob Facebook: Kate English Photography). Photos used for holiday cards, baby announcements, etc, i ask that you please print my company name, kate english photography, or my website, kateenglighphotography.com, on the back of the card. you cannot sell my photographs to anyone, or give them away for free. You can not, under any circumstances, allow any magazines (digital or print), catalogs (digital or print), social media accounts, websites, stock image sites, etc access to your gallery. If my photographs wish to be used somewhere that is not shared by the client in which they were taken for, approval must be granted by Kate English photography directly and fees apply. you cannot manipulate my photographs in any way under any circumstances. this includes but is not subjective to: adding additional filters, photoshopping, liquifying, face tuning, etc. once your photos have been delivered to you, your payment is non-refundable unless something goes wrong on my end, such as a camera or memory card malfunction. I will not refund your money if you simply don't like the photos. after delivering the gallery, I am happy to make some accommodations so you are pleased with the final product, however this is only complimentary for the first 10 photos you would like retouched. After 10, each photo will cost $20 to retouch.

if a brand contacts me about a collaboration or offer and i am not passionate about the product or service they are selling, i reserve the right to decline. this also applies for bloggers, social media influencers, etc.

I never offer free photos. there must be a trade, whether that is product or money, that takes place.