Terms of a Studio Photo Session Agreement

This session agreement is put into place so you know what the free session entails, and to ensure that we are able to deliver on your expectations.  Please read the information carefully, print a copy for your records, and provide your digital signature online on the Client Booking Form.  If you have questions, please let us know before the session.

• Media for Artists (media4artist.com) and Theo Kossenas Photography offers to their clients a photo studio session up to one hour long, for $300 (50% off) at 112 Frederick Ave #1, Rockville MD, 20850 (Studio Address). This special offer starts on September ist 2011 and ends on December 31st 2011. In addition we will provide you one photo print up to 8x10 also free of charge.

• Each client can book only one photo session by phone or online and within five days you will receive a confirmation from us. In addition we will contact with you to discuss the details and needs of your session. You reserve the right to cancel your appointment or reschedule it, with no additional fees, but you are kindly requested to do it ahead of time so we can reschedule the time with another client. Media for Artists (media4artist.com) and Theo Kossenas Photography also reserves the right to reschedule your session to a day and time of mutual convenience. Cause of the nature of this offer you don't have the right to request a re-shoot session.

• In order for the photo session to take place all clients must sign the "Media for Artists (media4artist.com) and Theo Kossenas Photography Models Release". In case of newborns, kids and teens under 18 years old, their parents or guardians must sign the Models Release for Minors".

• Within ten days after your session, we will provide you a user name and a password in order to visit your proof gallery at the "Clients Section". Your proof gallery will be available for viewing and ordering for 15 days from the date of posting. Please be prepared to place your order during the 15-day period when your gallery is posted. This is strictly to maintain a speedy workflow and to help prevent backlogging for other clients. After the period of 15 days current full service pricing will apply.

• Because it can be distracting (especially to small children) and prevents us from being able to do our job effectively, you are kindly requested not to bring any other cameras or video recording devices during the photo session.

• Media for Artists (media4artist.com) and Theo Kossenas Photography shall own and retain the copyright of images (digital or otherwise) created.  We shall only make reproductions for the client or for our portfolio, samples, promotions, marketing, advertising, entry in photographic contests or art exhibitions, editorial or commercial use, or for display within or on the outside of our studio.  We may also use images on our website, in our portfolio, brochures and books we may produce. 

• This photo sessionwill provide you an up to 8x10 photo print with a basic color correction and retouching. Additional fees may apply if:
  • Your session exceeds the one hour by your demand.
  • You would like to purchase more the one print
  • You would like to purchase watermarked digital files.
  • If you prefer a custom print with fine art retouching instead of a photo print.
  • In group shots are more then four persons or more the two minors (additional adult $30, minor $50)

• All additional session fees must be paid in full on or before your session date.

• Media for Artists (media4artist.com) and Theo Kossenas Photography reserves the right to cancel this offer and this agreement is subject to change without notice.  Sessions will be honored at the time of booking.

Model Release

I do hereby give to Media for Artists (media4artist.com) and Theo Kossenas Photography, his assigns, licensees, successors in interest, legal representatives, and heirs the irrevocable right to use my name (or any fictional name), picture, portrait, or photograph in all forms and in all media and in all manners, without any restriction as to changes or alterations (including but not limited to composite or distorted representations or derivative works made in any medium) for advertising, trade, commerce, promotion, exhibition, or any other lawful purposes, and I waive any right to inspect or approve the photograph(s) or finished version(s) incorporating the photograph(s), including written copy that may be created and appear in connection therewith.

I hereby release and agree to hold harmless the Photographer, his or her assigns, licensees, successors in interest, legal representatives and heirs from any liability by virtue of any blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion, or use in composite form whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the taking of the photographs, or in any processing tending toward the completion of the finished product, unless it can be shown that they and the publication thereof were maliciously caused, produced, and published solely for the purpose of subjecting me to conspicuous ridicule, scandal, reproach, scorn, and indignity. I agree that the Photographer owns the copyright in these photographs and I hereby waive any claims I may have based on any usage of the photographs or works derived therefrom, including but not limited to claims for either invasion of privacy or libel.  I commit to withdraw from making any legal claims or disputes against either the photographer or his/her agents and contractors in regard to image usage, and understand fully that the photographer is under no legal obligation to compensate me for the use of any photo(s). I am of full age and competent to sign this release.

I agree that this release shall be binding on me, my legal representatives, heirs, and assigns. I am the parent or guardian of the minors included in this photo session and have the legal authority to execute the above release.

I approve the foregoing and waive any rights in the premises.

I have read this release and am fully familiar with its contents.