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 contracts tailored to you will be sent to you directly upon booking your wedding day 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. this deposit is paid after scheduling your date & time with me, and is applied towards the package of your choosing. This deposit 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 right away, fails to show up, 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 a different time. If the client is late to their shoot and contacted me prior about being so, that time cuts in to their 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 2-5 weeks after the scheduled photoshoot date unless other arrangements are made or a rush fee is added on. Wedding galleries will be completed 8-12 weeks after event date, any exceptions must be approved by me. please do not ask when your photos will be delivered unless it is past the contracted delivery time. single rush fees can not be applied to all day weddings or events. preview galleries or sneak peek galleries can be made upon request, but will be done on my own time or rushed with an additional fee.  

Out of state (Michigan) weddings & events, or weddings & events that require me to drive over one hour or more from Grand Rapids, Michigan, require a $100 travel fee. locations further than 1.5 hours requires a $100 travel fee & paid hotel accommodation for me and my second shooter, unless otherwise stated by me. If location is out of state, airfare & lodging must be provided & paid for me and my second shooter, unless otherwise stated by me. any additional costs such as food, car rental, gas, etc. must be reimbursed by the client. parking passes must be issued and paid for if necessary. gas expenses are included in the wedding package up to 1 hour of driving, any further will require additional expenses. for weddings and events, I require two reserved spots at dinner, one for me and one for my second shooter. for weddings, It is usually best if seated close to the couple's table to ensure the best possible photographs & timing.

when you book with me, you are choosing the photos I choose from the shoot and are paying for my editing style. once your photos are DELIVERED, i do not have access to the raw photos or the photos i did not choose to deliver to you, as they will have been deleted. 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. I can accommodate, I just need to know before hand. 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 Robertson). 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. 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 fee will be charged. 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.