1. Purpose of the photo session
This photography session is conducted as a collaborative project intended to expand and enhance the professional portfolios of both the Photographer and the Model. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, no monetary compensation shall be exchanged between the parties for participation in the session.
2. Photographer's Artistic Style
The Model acknowledges that all photographs will be created and edited according to the Photographer's artistic vision, style, and professional judgment.
The Model understands and accepts that the final images may differ from personal expectations and agrees that no obligation exists for the Photographer to alter their creative style, editing techniques, composition, color grading, retouching approach, or overall artistic direction.
3. Photographer's Responsibilities
The Photographer agrees to:
Conduct the photography session in a professional manner.
Use reasonable skill, care, and professional standards in creating the images.
use professional equipment like camera, lenses, lights etc. to create images up to professional standards.
Deliver the final selected and edited images to the Model within thirty (30) calendar days following the date of the shoot.
Select the images to be delivered at the Photographer's sole discretion.
4. Copyright Ownership
All photographs, negatives, digital files, edits, and other materials created during the session remain the exclusive intellectual property and copyright of the Photographer unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Nothing in this agreement shall be interpreted as a transfer of copyright ownership to the Model.
5. Model Usage Rights
The Photographer grants the Model a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the delivered photographs for:
Personal portfolio purposes;
Personal websites;
Social media platforms;
Self-promotion related to the Model's career.
The Model may not:
Sell the photographs;
License the photographs to third parties;
Submit the photographs to stock photography agencies;
Use the photographs in paid advertising campaigns;
Generate financial gain or commercial profit from the photographs;
unless prior written permission has been obtained from the Photographer through a separate written agreement.
Whenever reasonably possible, the Model agrees to credit the Photographer when publishing the images online.
6. Photographer Usage Rights
The Model grants the Photographer full permission to use, publish, display, reproduce, distribute, license, sell, and otherwise exploit the photographs
without restriction for lawful purposes, including but not limited to:
Portfolio display;
Website publication;
Social media;
Marketing and advertising;
Exhibitions;
Prints and print sales;
Editorial publications;
Magazines;
Books;
Commercial licensing;
Educational materials;
Any other commercial or promotional purposes.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Photographer may use the images in their original, uncensored form.
7. Model Consent and Release
The Model confirms that participation in the photography session is voluntary and that they have given informed consent to be photographed.
The Model waives any right to inspect or approve the final images or the specific uses to which such images may be put by the Photographer.
8. Limitation of Liability
The Photographer shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, emotional, psychological, reputational, or mental distress allegedly arising from:
The creation of the photographs;
The publication of the photographs;
The lawful use of the photographs;
Third-party reactions to the photographs.
The Model acknowledges and accepts all risks associated with participation in the session and the subsequent publication of the images as permitted under this agreement.
9. Image Alteration
The Model may crop or resize photographs for social media or portfolio presentation but may not significantly alter, manipulate, apply filters to, remove watermarks from, or otherwise modify the photographs without prior written consent from the Photographer.
10. Cancellation and No-Show
Both parties agree to provide 48 hours notice if they need to cancel or reschedule the session.
A failure to attend the agreed session without reasonable notice may result in termination of future collaborations at the Photographer's discretion.
If the Model cancels or requests to reschedule the session less than forty-eight (48) hours before the scheduled start time, the Model shall be liable for and agrees to reimburse the Photographer for all reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with the session, including but not limited to studio rental fees, location fees, permits, travel expenses, accommodation costs, equipment rentals, and fees paid to third-party service providers.
11. Force Majeure
Neither party shall be held responsible for delays or failure to perform obligations due to circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to severe weather, illness, government restrictions, equipment failure, natural disasters, or other unforeseen events.
12. Severability
If any provision of this agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
13. Entire Agreement
This document constitutes the entire agreement between the Photographer and the Model and supersedes any prior verbal or written understandings relating to the photography session.
Any modifications to this agreement must be made in writing and signed by both parties.
14. Governing Law
This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands.