INTENT OF PARTIES AND STATEMENT OF ARTISTIC SERVICES
(As To All Contracts You Enter INTO HEREIN)
“ Customer service and satisfaction are the hallmark of our business. When considering using us as your source for fine photography of any kind, it is important to keep in mind that photography is, in essence an ART FORM. It is our purpose to translate reality into the expression of our client’ s taste, needs and vision, and to do so with the highest professionalism and attention to detail. You are, in the final analysis contracting for our skill and experience “. Stephane Colbert

PAYMENTS
A non-refundable deposit of which is one (1/3) third of the total agreed upon photography fee is due at the time of signing. This is to insure the reservation of our photographers for your wedding day. This guarantees your wedding to be photographed by our professional at Colbert Photography.
The second payment of is due and payable no later than three (3) weeks prior to the wedding date.
The third and the final payment of is due and payable no later than three (3) weeks after the wedding. At which time, client will receive wedding proofs and/or high resolution CD.

CONTRACTED SERVICES
Colbert Photography agrees to supply, per this contract, the labor and material necessary to provide the photos and / or albums selected in this contract for the fees specified.

PRINT ORDERS
Upon receipt of high resolution CD a time limit of six months (180) days is mandatory to select enlargements that fulfill the finished wedding album commitment. If selection has not been made within the 180- day guideline, Colbert Photography’s obligation is nullified and any and all enlargements are now billable at the current rate. High Resolution CD’s not claimed within six months after date of the wedding will be disassembled and deposits paid will be forfeited. High Resolution CD can be mailed only after balance of contract, plus an additional $10.00 for postage is paid in full. If you have any questions pertaining to this policy please inquire at time of signing this contract.

Proofs or High Resolution CD’s returned for printing later than three months after the wedding date may be subject to price increases.

The studio reserves the right to change preprint prices. The package price is guaranteed at the time of contract.

X Signature: ______________________________________________________________________________
                 Bride                                                 Groom

WEDDING DAY COVERAGE
Our photographer will be available hours, depending on your package. Additional hours may be available at
$ per hour, prepaid only. One of 2 photographers at your event, may leave early and the other photographer will finish the remaining time.

COPYRIGHT/ INFRINGEMENT
It is illegal for you, an agent of yours, or anyone to copy or in any way reproduce proofs without written permission from the studio. Violators can be sued for copyright infringement.

POSTPONEMENT /CANCELLATION OF WEDDING
In the event that the occasion is postponed or cancelled with less than Seventy- Two (72) hours notice, Colbert Photography will retain all fees paid in accordance with this contract. In the event that the occasion is postponed or cancelled with more than seventy – two hours notice Colbert Photography reserve the right to return or retain any and all deposits – unless we are able to “rebook “ your wedding date and photographer – or you book for a new date.

DIGITAL NEGATIVES:
Colbert Photography retains all rights, title and interest to the photographic negatives of the wedding, including advertisement, stock photography and promotional usage.

OWNERSHIP OF DIGITAL NEGATIVES
Colbert Photography reserves the right to use the negatives and /or reproductions for display, publication or other purposes. The negatives remain the property of Colbert Photography.

DEFAULT OF CONTRACT:
Colbert Photography will not be held responsible for any default of contract due to an act of god, or any situation beyond the photographer‘s control. Including but not limited to, (i.e.) weather, or natural occurrences.

ADDITIONS AND /OR CHANGES
Colbert Photography shall be notified of any and all changes and / or additions, such as the photographic scheduling or location, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the wedding date.

X Signature: ______________________________________________________________________________
                 Bride                                                 Groom

DISPUTES
This agreement contains all of the terms and conditions of this contract and there are no other terms, either expressed or implied, that are not written herein, and no modification of, or additions to this contract can be made except in WRITING, and SIGNED BY THE PARTIES. No changes or alterations of this contract will be binding unless re-signed and initialed by Colbert Photography and the Bride and/or Groom

DISCLAIMER
Colbert Photography will not be held responsible for any specifically unfulfilled wedding day photographs. We also prefer table seating in the reception room and are to be served a guest meal entree just before, or during the time the guest meals are served. This is to better insure that essential event photographs will be taken. No changes or alterations of this contract will be binding unless re-signed and initialed by Colbert Photography and the Bride and/or Groom

ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
Additional prints and /or albums may be purchased at the time of signing, or up to 2 weeks after delivery of proofs, as per the attached *price list, pre-paid only.

LIMITED LIABILITY
Colbert Photography takes the utmost care with respect to exposure, development, and receipt of photographs. However, the studio’s liability is limited to a refund of the deposits.

OWNERSHIP OF DIGITAL NEGATIVES
Colbert Photography reserves the right to use the negatives and /or reproductions for display, publication or other purposes. The negatives remain the property of the studio.

GOVERNING LAW:
The laws of the State of Connecticut shall govern this contract.

X Signature: ______________________________________________________________________________
                 Bride                                                 Groom

COLLECTION COSTS
The Bride and Groom agree that each are JOINTLY and SEVERABLY liable for the balance due on said contract. That any costs of collection for any balance due shall be the responsibility of the bridge and groom including collection costs and reasonable attorney fees for said cost of collection.

By signing this contract I /We acknowledge that we have read and understand the contract for artistic services and agree to and will abide by the terms and conditions as specified with Colbert Photography and agree to abide by the terms of this agreement.

Failure to adhere to this agreement can result in a termination of this contract and deposits paid will be forfeited.

X Signature: ______________________________________________________________________________
                 Bride                                                 Groom
   Print Name: ____________________________________________________________________________
                 Bride                                                 Groom

X Colbert Photography (or its agent):
   _______________________________________________________________________________________
                 Signature                                                Print Name