Newborn Photography Studio SW Michigan

                                                                      FAMILY / CHILD MINI SESSION
​                         Contract and Model Release- Complete in FULL to book your session

** you must talk with me first on session before filling out contract~ to hold your session.



​Session Contract
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    Mini Session Terms and Conditions~  READ IN FULL~

    Session Terms:

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    **Please note for mini sessions, you must be on time to mini session for they run one right after the other.  If you are any later then 10 min your session is considered a no show and you will not be refunded your retainer.  There are a several people after you and its not fair to make their sessions late. 
      If mini session is held outdoors:
    Rescheduling due to weather is up to the discretion of Photography by: A.J. Crumley.  One date will be chosen to reschedule if this new date doesn't work with your schedule the photographer will refund the retainer fee paid. 

    All sessions are scheduled on Eastern Time Zone, it up to the client to know the time zone they live in.


    A. Session Fees
    Client agrees to pay photographer a retainer at the time of booking to secure their appointment date and time. This is a non-refundable retainer fee that goes toward your session. The balance is due at the time of the session, images will not be edited until final payments are made in full.  The session fee covers the time and talent of photographer, basic retouching and creative editing of images, as determined by the photographer, and images (amount depending on session) to be stored through your private gallery.
      a) mini session come with set amount of digital files depending on session.
    B. Location Costs & Fees
    If there are any costs/fees associated with the location the client has chosen for their session, you, the client, will be responsible for those fees. The photographer will not guarantee or arrange payment on any location. Creative fee covers travel within 30 minutes of Three Oaks, MI. Any location outside of these limits will be subject to an additional charge of $.60/mile as part of the agreement.
    C. Rescheduling
    If an illness or situation prevents a session from taking place, client may reschedule their session at least 24 hours prior to their shoot without penalty.  This does not include the actual mini shoot, you can use the retainer payment towards a full session.  This offer must be used within 30 days of cancelation of original session.
    Should client fail to give 24 hours notice, or decide to completely cancel the shoot, the retainer fee is forfeited and will not be refunded.      Please note,  If client is 10 minutes or more late to their session, the session will be considered cancelled and no refund will be given.  Additional time will not be given for late arrivals if prior to 10 minutes late.  Photographer reserves the right to reschedule due to illness, weather, equipment malfunction, or other circumstances beyond their control.
    D. Re-shoots / Refunds
    Re-shoots are determined at the discretion of the photographer. Re-shoots and refunds will not be given for poor choices of clothing, make-up, hair, uncooperative  behavior in both children and adults weather related issues, or by not following the recommendations of the photographer.
    E. Gallery
    Your private gallery will stay live for 30 days after invitation to view email has been sent to your email. All orders must be made by that time. There is a $50 reload/hosting fee if you need additional time.
     a) REFUNDS WILL NOT be made for items you accidentally added to your cart or forgot to remove because you changed your mind. Always be sure to review your cart before ordering, you are responsible for payment.
    It is your responsibility to provide correct shipping information when ordering prints. If you do not put the correct shipping information in at time of order is not liable for your mistake and will not give refunds. 
    PLEASE REMEMBER TO REVIEW YOUR ORDER~
    F. Archive
    After twelve (12) months, all images will be purged from photographer’s hard-drive, except as needed for promotional purposes, to be determined by photographer at photographer’s sole discretion. Photographer is not responsible for loss or damage to the digital files due to circumstances beyond photographer’s control.
    G. Model Release
    I hereby give to Photography by: A.J. Crumley the absolute and irrevocable right and permission with respect to the photographs that he/she has taken of myself and/or my minor child in which he/she may be included with others:
     a) To copyright the same in the photographer’s name or any other name that he/she may select;
     b) To use, re-use, publish and re-publish the same in whole or in part, separately or in conjunction with other photographs, in any medium now or hereafter known, and for any purpose whatsoever, including (but not by way of limitation) illustration, promotion, advertising and trade, and;
    I hereby release and discharge photographer from all and any claims and demands ensuing from or in connection with the use of the photographs, including any and all claims for libel and invasion of privacy.
    H. Liability
    Photographer is not responsible for any injuries inflicted upon any participating parties. Client(s) will be responsible for their children and for themselves and release photographer from any claims against their person or their business.
    I. Copyright & Penalty
    Photography by A.J. Crumley retains all copyrights to all images created during client’s session. A print release will be included with digital files to print portraits for personal use up to designated size listed on print release. The print release does not allow publication of your portraits (i.e. entering in contests), selling or altering of your images without the photographer’s written permission. It is illegal to copy, scan, download, print, share, alter, or otherwise steal any image created by Photography by: A.J. Crumley during client’s photo session. This applies to "sneak peek" images, images posted in an online proofing gallery, blog, Facebook, or hard copy images. If client steals images via any method listed above, or any other method, client will be invoiced for the cost of EACH digital image client has stolen, at photographer’s current price per digital file.
    Note from photographer: I work very hard to create images that reflect you and your family, while keeping in line with my artistic vision and creativity. I know you will want to share them and include a sneak-peek for that very reason. However, I ask that you simply link back to my blog/website/facebook page instead of right-clicking, saving, and sharing the image via your own page. I hope that you will respect not only my hard work, but the time, money, and dedication that I have put into training and equipment to capture these images for you. Please do not steal them.
    J. Session Requests
    *No cameras/camcorders/any type of recording device (this includes cell phone cameras) are allowed during the session unless prior arrangement has been made between client and photographer, including a written agreement. The photographer will not continue if there are other cameras or video taping during the session
    H. Covid Release
    I knowingly and willingly consent to a photography session with 
    Amy Crumley, owner of Photography by: A.J. Crumley LLC.
    I understand that the COVID-19 virus has a long incubation period during which carries of the virus may not show any signs or symptoms and still be contagious.  I understand that Photography by: A.J. Crumley LLC will take all precautions suggested regarding COVID-19 prevention, but it is impossible to determine who has it and who does not given the current limitations in virus testing.
    I understand that should I have been diagnosed with COVID-19, positive within 14 days before/following my session, I will contact Photography by: A.J. Crumley to let her know of my positive diagnosis.
    I release Photography by: A.J. Crumley for any and all liability associated with receiving a COVID -19 positive diagnosis following our session.
    I confirm that no member of my family that will be included in the session, coming to the studio, or that I have had recent exposure to is experiencing any of the following symptoms associated with COVID-19: fever, shortness of breath, dry cough, runny nose, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, fatigue not associated with sleep.  If they are experiencing  any of the above mentioned symptoms, I will call immediately to reschedule my session. 
    I understand that Photography by: A.J. Crumley has the right to cancel or reschedule any sessions at any point in time due to COVID-19 implemented regulations, health concerns, possible exposure, or arising symptoms of COVID-19, and is not liable for any cost accord by the client (i.e. hair appointments, cake or clothing purchases, etc)  associated with my session.
    If my session is canceled or rescheduled due to a COVID-19 related illness or presenting symptoms, I understand that the retainer fee paid to Photography by: A.J. Crumley  is non-refundable but will be transferred to a new date.
Newborn Photographer Located in Three Oaks MI. also serving New Buffalo, Buchanan, Niles, South Bend, Mishawaka, New Carlisle, LaPorte, St. Joe, Stevensville, Bridgman, Baroda, Coloma, Dowagiac, Valparaiso, Michigan City, Chesterton, Chicago, Lifestyle Lake Michigan Vacation photography