Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Client Portrait Contract

{FREE FORM PHOTO PORTRAIT CONTRACT}


Name:
Date of session:
Time:

Cost : $50 (Cash Only) - Due on the day of Session with a receipt as proof of payment.

Where : Pymatuning State Park (Jamestown, Pa).  Exact Park location to be announced.

When :  SUNDAY, October 11th.  In the event of bad weather a makeup date will be rescheduled at a later time.  Clouds, wind, light sprinkles aren’t a problem and I usually go ahead in this case.  

Times : 4pm-7pm

What’s included:
  • 45 minute session
  • 1 outfit permitted 
  • 8 Digital Images (color and b&w)
  • All 16 digital edits included as digital downloads
  • Photo Print Release for printing rights
  • Personalized Online viewing gallery
*** Cds can be alternatively purchased for a $5 fee, which is added onto your session total.  This will also cover packaging and postage if you need it mailed once it is ready



By signing this contract, you are agreeing to the following:
  • If the weather is torrential and we cannot shoot, the session will be rescheduled. Clouds, wind, light sprinkles aren’t a problem and I usually go ahead in this case.
  • Photographs taken by Free Form Photo may be used for the purposes of display, advertising, portfolio, website or any publication to promote my business.
  • At no time shall any of my work be re-edited and/or altered. This is a breech of copyright and illegal. FINAL Online Galleries and Photos may be shared online. Please be sure to give Free Form Photo credit and mention.
  • I do not offer free or discounted re-shoots on the basis of client regret over wardrobe choice, location choice, etc.
PROOFING SESSION

This is a NEW method I am trying out to better accommodate my clients and this can be done from your home (on your computer and/or phone).  Clients will receive a link to a private online proofing gallery within 3 days after their session and clients get to personally choose the 8 images that they would like.  These are still the ORIGINAL/RAW/NEGATIVES with a few necessary and basic cropping/exposure adjustments. These files ARE NOT available to purchase or download and as the Artist, I respectfully request that these images are not shared and/or screenshot as this does not represent the true quality of my work. Failure to comply with this request will result in termination of any future work with Free Form Photo. 

THE FINISHED PRODUCT

Once you have chosen your images I will remove the proofing gallery and discard the files that were not selected.  From there I will make the final touch ups/editing in both color and b&w.  You will be provided with an additional link to an online gallery where you may share and digitally download your photos and print release.  These are also the images that will be included on your CD if you choose this alternative option. 
I am obliged to explain the following:
  • Upon viewing samples of my work, you have decided to invest in my services to photograph you and your family because you are confident that I can give you results in which you will cherish.
  • CAPTURE AND DELIVERY : Free Form Photo is not liable to deliver every image taken at the session. Not every image taken turns out, so the determination of images delivered to the CLIENT is left to the discretion of the Photographer.  As an artist, I reserve the right to artistically choose the images and interpret what I see and in what ways I choose to photograph a scene for the final product. This is my interpretation and vision as an artist
  • CDs and Galleries will be ready for pickups, downloads, and mail outs within 2 weeks after your scheduled session.  
Signed: _____________________________________________ Date: _______________________
Print name: ______________________________ Address: _________________________________
Photographer Signed: ___________________________________ Date: _______________________

Saturday, February 21, 2015

CHILDREN'S SPRING THEMED SESSIONS!



** Special Note ::  These sessions are reserved for Children Only (Babies-12years.)  Once this winter weather breaks I plan on hosting an outdoor Spring special that will accommodate family portrait sessions.  Please also note that I do not have a commercial studio.  All of my indoor/studio sessions take place out of my home (located in Cortland, Ohio) where I set up my lighting and backgrounds.


 
 COST : $65

NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT :  Halfdown ( $32.50 ) is due within 7 days of scheduling.  This is to reserve spots and to reduce the risk of cancelations and no shows. If you must cancel, you are required to give a 48 hour notice ( at the least ) and one make up date is permitted within 2 weeks of your cancelation date.  Cash and Postal Money Orders are accepted as payment options, which can be dropped off or mailed out.  The remaining balance is due on the day of the session and a receipt will be included as proof of payment. 

INCLUDES : Up to 3 backgrounds (each are pictured below) - 3 outfits permitted - Up to a 1 hour session - 8 to 10 Images (each in color and black & white) - all 16 to 20 edits Included on the choice of a CD or a Pin for digital download - A print release to make your own prints wherever you please - a live digital viewing gallery.



WHEN :  Starting NOW through April 30th.  Times and dates are limited.
          
TURNAROUND TIME :  All sessions are edited in the order that they take place and will be finished and available to view no later than 2 weeks.  In the meantime sneak peeks (previews) are posted via facebook within 3 days after sessions take place.  CDs may be picked up or mailed out for a $3 shipping cost.

HOW TO SCHEDULE :  Please contact me via Facebook and I will respond in the order that I receive inquiries.  Be sure to Include the number of children and ages so that I can properly plan to customize the session. 


 
 




Tuesday, January 27, 2015

CLASS OF 2016 HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR REP SEARCH


 




ATTENTION CLASS of 2016 ( yes, 2016!! ) ::: I am beginning my new search for 6 High School Senior Reps! Your job as a Senior Rep is to recruit your friends to book their Senior Portraits with me while also enjoying the FREE perks of joining my team. Selected reps will receive the following FREE of Charge ::

* A SUPER MINI SESSION  -  These will be part of advertisement purposes.  I will be alternating between indoor/studio sessions and outdoor locations per senior rep, so please be open to either or when applying.  I am located in the Cortland area.

 Your Super Mini will include ::
- 4 Images (each edited in color and black & white )
- All 8 edits included on a Live Online Gallery with a pin for digital download
- A Print Release to make print wherever you please
- One Outfit permitted

* WALLET PRINTS and BUSINESS CARDS - Each Senior Rep will be given 24 Wallet sized prints (my choice of images) and a stack of my business cards.  Part of your job is to hand out these wallets and cards to high school seniors that you know.  If you get a minimum of 5 students to book their senior portraits with me by a given deadline (they must pay the non refundable deposit for it to count) then you will receive a FULL Session COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE!

Your FREE Full Senior Portrait Session can be used at any time within 2015 and will include :
- A 2 hour Session at any ONE location of your choice within Mercer or Trumbull County.
- 3 Outfit Changes
- 14 to 16 Images (each edited in color and black & white)
- All 28-32 edits included on a CD with printing rights
- A live online gallery with a pin for unlimited digital downloading.
** If your Year Book Photo guidelines include a solid background that can be included as well.

RULES/HOW TO APPLY -  I will only be selecting 6 individuals to be my Senior Reps this year. 
I am accepting students from both Mercer and Trumbull Counties though I will be limiting my selections to one rep per school . You may apply by sending the following to my Facebook Business page or emailing me at freeformphoto08@gmail.com :

1. First and Last Name
2. Gender
3. School Name & City
4. Sports, Hobbies, and Interests that you're involved in
5. A single headshot photo
***  Once I make my selections I will contact you personally and make an announcement on my FB business page to welcome each of you to this year's senior rep team :)