Who owns the copyright for the images?
Randall Perry Photography retains the copyright to all images we photograph.


How and where am I entitled to use the photos?
When you pay your invoice you are purchasing the rights to use the photos in specific ways. These usage rights include use in a brochure, on a web site, in a portfolio, for wall display, in print advertising, or in a newsletter or another in house printed promotional piece. You may also use the photos for an editorial piece or for an editorial or award submission.


What is “photo credit” and how should I use it?
When you use any of the images for publication, in advertising, editorial, a brochure, etc., our contract requires you to provide photo credit. Photo credit is simply a line inconspicuously run along the side of an image stating “© Randall Perry Photography"


Who is entitled to use the photographs once they have been taken?
The client who commissioned the photography is entitled to the uses outlined above. Any other party who wishes to use the images for any purpose will be required to pay a usage fee, assessed by and payable to Randall Perry Photography based on the third party’s requested specific use.


I’d like to split the cost of the photo session with another company, is that acceptable under the terms of my contract?
We understand that many clients like to share the expense of photography and we are more than willing to work with multiple clients on a shoot. There will be an added fee equal to 25% of the total creative fee for that shoot for each additional client. This additional fee covers the cost for the usage rights granted to each additional party.


What will I get to keep after the photo shoot?
Randall Perry Photography will retain and store the original photography on your behalf. You will receive a CD containing both high resolution TIFF files and low resolution JPEG files for each final image you select from either an online web gallery if your shoot is captured digitally or from viewing the film/contact sheets if your shoot is captured on film.


How do I get prints or other materials made?
We are happy to order materials for your use directly from a custom photo lab where we have a long-standing relationship. By ordering your prints directly through our studio, we can monitor and ensure the highest quality reproduction of your project and our work. Feel free to give our studio a call for more information about your specific printing and finishing needs.


What is your billing structure?
Fees and expenses on our invoices are broken into two areas:

Fees:
• Creative Fee (to be estimated once shot list is finalized)
• Production crew

Expenses:
• Film/Prints/Digital Expenses
• Location and Travel Expenses


What is your payment schedule?
One-third of our estimate is due at the time of contract signing to reserve the day for your shoot. The remaining balance is due upon receipt of the final invoice. Only when the invoice is paid, does the client have the rights to their specific uses.


What if I need to cancel or reschedule a shoot that I have booked?
A scheduled shoot that is cancelled within 48 hours of a scheduled shoot will be billed at 50% of the fee as it may be impossible to book additional work with such short notice. If we are able to fill in the day with additional work, the cancellation fee will be waived.


What happens when my project is weather dependent?
If you decide to cancel or postpone a shoot due to poor weather once we have arrived on location, either before shooting begins or after we are already underway, you will still be responsible for 100% of the fee, plus any expenses incurred. A weather cancellation or postponement prior to our leaving our studio will result in a charge of only 50% of the fee. There are many shots that can be taken and look great, even on a marginal day. Every situation is unique, however, you may be surprised to learn that many shots look as good or better without bright sunlight.


Do I have to be present at the shoot?
You do not have to be present at the shoot, however, we do recommend that you or a representative be at the job-site to approve final photo angles, etc. If you or a representative are not present, we will do our best to interpret your goals for the photo shoot and use our best judgment in assessing the shots. We frequently scout projects in advance of the final shoot using 35 mm digital images to specifically nail down angles in advance. This additional service is available for $75/hour.



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