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Real Estate Photography Contract



1. This agreement is between Marcel Alain Photography (hereafter “Photographer” “the Photographer” or “Photography Company”) and CLIENT.

2. Fees:
In consideration for the photography services provided by PHOTOGRAPHER, CLIENT agrees to pay the PHOTOGRAPHERS fee’s as follow. 25-30 Photos=$200. 30-50 Photos=$250. Virtual Tour Package 25-30 Photos=$255. Virtual Tour Package 35-50 Photos=$305. Drone Package 25-30 Listing Photos plus additional drone photos (up to 10)=$355. Drone Package 30-50 Listing Photos plus additional drone photos (up to 10)=$405. Twighlight photos add $125 to any service. If CLIENT cancels this shoot before 24hrs there will be no fee. If CLIENT fails to cancel shoot and or The Photographer arrives and home can not be photographed for any number of reasons (CLIENT not there to let photographer in, lock box or key not available, Seller not home to let photographer in, etc.) CLIENT agrees to pay the Photographer $50 late cancellation / no show fee

The balance of the payment for photography services must be paid in full upon delivery of photos or no later than 7 days.

3. Work Product
PHOTOGRAPHER will deliver photos to CLIENT no more than 48hrs (most cases 24hrs) after the time of the SHOOT. CLIENT understands and agrees that proofs are the exclusive property of PHOTOGRAPHER and CLIENT has limited rights to these photos.

PHOTOGRAPHER agrees to license photos to CLIENT from the SHOOT. All photos delivered to CLIENT are licensed for CLIENT’S personal use only during the duration of the listing and for personal marketing purposes exceeding the duration of listing. CLIENT has no rights to sell images. If any 3rd party wishes to purchase images they must contact The Photographer.

4. Indemnification:
4.1 - PHOTOGRAPHER and CLIENT agree that PHOTOGRAPHER is under no obligation to capture any specific moment at the SHOOT.

4.2 - If PHOTOGRAPHER is unable to perform the services in this contract due to any cause outside its control, such as fire, flood, casualty, act of God or terrorism, illness, or any other reasonable cause outside the photographer’s control or expectation, client agrees to indemnify photographer for any loss damage or liability.

4.3 - CLIENT agrees to indemnify and hold harmless PHOTOGRAPHER for any liability, damage, or loss related to technological failure. Cameras, hard drives, and memory cards are subject to technical failure. PHOTOGRAPHER will take reasonable steps to prevent data loss, but is not liable for loss of data due to technical failure.

4.4 - CLIENT understands and agrees that PHOTOGRAPHER is required to retain copies of a reasonable number of photos from the SHOOT for 180 days after the SHOOT. After this period has expired, PHOTOGRAPHER has no duty to retain copies or originals of files or photos from the event. It is the responsibility of CLIENT to purchase, store, and backup photos after the 180-day period. This clause is subject to the limitations in Section 4.3 of this Contract.

4.5 – CLIENT understands and agrees that PHOTOGRAPHER may have tripods, drones, and other gear at the location. CLIENT will hold PHOTOGRAPHER harmless for any damage, personal injury, or loss caused by tripping over or otherwise being injured from this equipment. CLIENT further agrees to hold PHOTOGRAPHER harmless for any personal injury which may occur as the CLIENT works with PHOTOGRAPHER.

4.6 – CLIENT agrees and understands that the quality of a photograph is entirely subjective. PHOTOGRAPHER will strive to present photos in a workmanlike manner but is not required to cater to specific aesthetic preferences of CLIENT.

4.7 – CLIENT agrees and understands that PHOTOGRAPHER may perform digital retouching of photos. CLIENT is responsible for ensuring that the retouched photos do not display the real estate or location in a manner that is misleading, or constitutes false advertising.

5. Duty of Client
CLIENT will obtain all permissions necessary for PHOTOGRAPHER to photograph at the SHOOT. PHOTOGRAPHER has no duty to obtain permission of buildings, properties, or other locations to operate thereon. CLIENT understands and agrees that any failure to obtain these permissions resulting in fines to photographer, or which prevent photographer from photographing the event(s) or location(s) is not the fault, liability, or responsibility of photographer.

If CLIENT fails to provide access to the location for PHOTOGRAPHER at the scheduled time of the SHOOT, CLIENT is responsible to pay PHOTOGRAPHER $100 for its lost time as mentioned in Section 2.

7. Property Release
CLIENT represents to PHOTOGRAPHER that CLIENT has the rights to photograph the location, building, or real estate that is the subject of this shoot. CLIENT agrees that PHOTOGRAPHER may use any or all of the photos taken in advertising, trade, or for any commercial purpose. PHOTOGRAPHER has full rights to use any photos from this shoot in any legal manner.

8. Arbitration:
Any dispute arising under or in any way related to this agreement shall be submitted to binding arbitration by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with the Association’s commercial rules then in effect. The arbitration shall be conducted in the state of California. The arbitration shall be binding on the parties.

9. Assignability and Parties of Interest:
CLIENT agrees and understands that, unless otherwise specified in this Contract, CLIENT is not contracting for a personal service that will be performed by any specific photographer. PHOTOGRAPHER may sub-contract or assign this contract to any second-shooter, PHOTOGRAPHER may assign any photographers associated with the PHOTOGRAPHY COMPANY to perform its duties under this contract. All photographers must be capable and competent to perform the services in a workmanlike manner.

10. Entire Agreement:
This Agreement constitutes a single integrated Contract expressing the entire agreement of CLIENT and PHOTOGRAPHER with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous oral and written agreements and discussions with respect to the subject matter hereof, and, except as specifically set forth herein, there are no other agreements, representations, promises or inducements, written or oral, express or implied, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof.

11. Amendment and Waiver:
This Agreement and each provision hereof may be amended, modified, supplemented or waived only by a written document specifically identifying this Agreement and duly executed by each party hereto or the authorized representative of such party.

12. Venue and Jurisdiction:
This Contract is governed by the laws of the state of California and federal courts in that district. CLIENT and PHOTOGRAPHER agree to subject themselves to the laws of this state except for as provided in the arbitration clause. . CLIENT and PHOTOGRAPHER hereby waive the right to object to venue within this state.

13. Severability:
If any part of this Agreement is determined to be void, invalid, inoperative or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction or by any other legally constituted body having jurisdiction to make such determination, such decision shall not affect any other provisions hereof and the remainder of this Agreement shall be effective as though such void, invalid, inoperative or unenforceable provision had not been contained herein.