AGREEMENT

In the following terms and conditions “The Photographer” (“Chris Burns”, ”Chris Burns Photography”) refers to Chris Burns trading as Chris Burns Photography. “Client” or “you” shall be those persons named in the invoice. The following Terms and Conditions may be varied at any time, with or without notice to you, at the photographers sole discretion.

The client agrees to engage Chris Burns as the photographer to provide a photographic service and deliver digital photographs via an online gallery.

PAYMENT

A 25% non-refundable deposit is required upon booking to secure your preferred date and price. By making the deposit payment the client is in agreeance with the terms and conditions herein and is entering into a contract with the Photographer. Full payment is to be made 2 weeks prior to your shoot date. If a booking is made within 2 weeks of your preferred date full payment will be required upon booking in order to secure your date.

product use and return (IF APPLICAble)

Although utmost care will be taken to maintain the “near new” condition of the product being shot, the client acknowledges that in some instances at the discretion of the Photographer it may be required to unpackage, open, wear or use the product in order to demonstrate its desired use. If the client does not wish for this to occur please inform the Photographer prior to the intended shoot date.

In the instance whereby the client is not present on the day of shooting, all products (if applicable) will be returned to you in your return paid package once the shoot is complete. Chris Burns Photography is not liable for any loss or damage that may occur to the product during transit with your preferred courier.

CANCELLATIONS OR RESCHEDULING

In the event of an exceptional circumstance whereby a shoot can not proceed. The client may reschedule using their initial deposit. Should the shoot need to be cancelled indefinitely the photographer reserves the right to retain the 25% deposit regardless of how much work has been carried out prior to the cancellation. In the event that Chris Burns Photography is unable to fulfil its services as specified in the agreed invoice due to; illness, serious injury, elements of nature (including fire, flood, storm or other casualty), equipment failure, government regulation or restrictions, Chris Burns Photography’s liability shall be limited to either the return of any monies paid in agreed invoice or the arrangement of an alternate shoot date.

TRAVEL & location

On location refers to the photographer travelling to your store, business address or a hired shoot location. However, travel beyond a 30km radius of Bacchus Marsh, Victoria to locations requested at the time of booking may incur a travel fee. This will be established on a case by case basis. All travel fees will be agreed upon in writing (if applicable) in the client invoice. Half days in the field and/or on location are equivalent to 4 hours total not including travel. Full days in the field and/or on location are equivalent to 6 hours total not including travel. The client understands that the total package hours may not occur concurrently. It is possible they will be spread across differing times or days to capture the perfect light of day. (For example dawn & dusk) In this instance the secured date of the shoot will refer to the first day in which images were taken.

Shoots may be conducted in the field or in the studio sometimes a mix of both. This will be at the discretion of the photographer based on their expertise, artistic judgement and vision for the shoot. If hire of a shoot location is required all relevant fees and arrangements are the responsibility of the client, unless specified by the Photographer.

EDITING

The client acknowledges that the Photographer is dedicated to capturing and providing natural and photojournalistic style images and that the clients product/s will be styled and shot in a way that is true to Chris Burns photography but in line with the clients brand aesthetic.

Our prices do not include advanced editing which includes removal of objects in the backgrounds or distracting elements. Additional editing may be requested and a fee per image will be quoted upon request and must be accepted prior to any work being carried out.

IMAGE USE

The client is able to use purchased imagery for all commercial, advertising and platform use. All platform use refers to platforms including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, PINTEREST.

IMAGE DELIVERY & Storage

Clients will be supplied with high resolution j-peg files delivered via an online password-protected gallery. Depending on the size of the project, the images will be uploaded no later than 20 business days following the confirmed shoot date.

SOCIAL MEDIA & ADVERTISING

The Photographer often shares content from photoshoots for advertising and/or promotional uses on their numerous business platforms. Including but not limited to their Instagram account, business collateral and website. If you would prefer these images not to be shared as stated above, please inform the Photographer in advance of your photoshoot.

ACCIDENT, INJURY, oh&s

The Photographer or Studio may not be held liable for any mishap or malfunction including damage to property or goods, or injury to persons while on location.