Wedding ContractWedding Contract Wedding Date * Wedding Location * Contact Name & Number * Brides Name * Grooms Name * Number of Guests * Number in Wedding Party * Ceremony Time * Reception Time * Photographer Arrival Time * Officiating Person * Best Man * Maid of Honor * Coverage Cost Total $ * Retainer $ * Remaining Balance of $ * Is due on * Terms and Conditions * Please enter name/date and check below. This agreement must be submitted before any session can begin. I have read and received a copy of your terms and conditions. 1.) Deposit and Payment: A minimum retainer of $250 is required at the time the wedding date is booked by the client. The remaining balance is due the day before the wedding date. All deposits are nonrefundable, in the event of a date change or wedding cancellation by the client for any reason. 2.) Cancellation: If Melissa is unable to perform to the guide lines of this contract due to a fire or other casualty, act of God, act of terrorism, or other cause beyond the control of the parties, or due to a grave illness; and if Melissa is unable to provide another photographer that is agreeable to the client, then all fees paid by the client will be returned in full, Melissa Dieterich Photography shall have no further liability with respect to the agreement. If Melissa Dieterich Photography is unable to perform to the obligations in this contract for reasons outside the sole control of Melissa, she will not be liable for costs in excess of the amount the client has paid. This limitation of liability will also apply in the event that digital images are lost through camera malfunction, damaged in processing, or otherwise damaged or lost without fault of the photographer. 3.) Exclusive Photographer: The photographer will be the exclusive photographer retained by Client to photograph the wedding; excluding other professionals and amateurs. Family and friends of the Client are permitted to take photographs as long as they do not interfere with the Photographer’s duties. 4.) Moments: Photographing any specific moment is not guaranteed by Photographer. The client may present Photographer with a list of suggested photos, but the Photographer is unable to guarantee those photos. 5.) Copyright: It is illegal to use or copy images in any way or manner without written permission from Melissa. Melissa Dieterich Photography retains all copyright. 6.) Photographs: Although great care will be taken with the files taken at the wedding, Photographer limits any liability for loss, damage or failure to deliver pictures for any reason to return of all deposits made. 7.) Model Release: Photographs taken and presented by Melissa may be used by Melissa Dieterich Photography for the purpose of display, portfolio, advertising, website or any publication to promote her studio or name, and the images can be used without additional compensation to the undersigned. Changes of this contract must be in writing and signed by both parties. All parties have read this contract in full. By completing the following information it is understood that you have read and agree to the terms of this contract. This contract is not valid until all payments have been paid and the contract is signed. Name and Date * Check Here * By checking here, I agree to comply with all terms and conditions. If you are human, leave this field blank. Submit