Terms of Service
As a creative photographer with a fine arts background, my work is a reflection of my creative style. I am bold with color and content. Please review my website to get an understanding of the type of work you are accepting to recieve upon requesting my services. All work is the property of the photographer unless a release property is signed. Please refer to all contracts signed prior to service.
If D. Sibley Studios is unable to perform the services in this contract due to any cause outside its control, client agrees to indemnify photographer for any loss damage or liability; however, PD. Sibley Studios will return in full all payments made by the CLIENT to D. Sibley Studios in relation to this photography shoot.
CLIENT agrees to indemnify and hold harmless D. Sibley Studios for any liability, damage, or loss related to technological failure, including data loss.
CLIENT understands and agrees that D. Sibley Studios is not required to maintain copies of the photos from this shoot 60 (sixty) days after the photos have been delivered to CLIENT.
CLIENT agrees to hold D. Sibley Studios harmless for any personal injury which may occur as the CLIENT poses or works with D. Sibley Studios Photography.
D. Sibley Studios will strive to present photos in a workmanlike manner but is not required to cater to specific aesthetic preferences of CLIENT.
Duty of Client
CLIENT will obtain all permissions necessary for D. Sibley Studios to photograph at the establishment of the Photography Shoot. Dee Ann Sibley and D. Sibley Studios has no duty to obtain permission of reception centers, churches, buildings, properties, or other locations to operate thereon. The 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) is not the fault, liability, or responsibility of photographer.
Exclusive Photographer
CLIENT agrees and understands that no other party other than Dee Ann Sibley of D. Sibley Studios may take pictures of any poses, lighting situations, or setups made by the photographer. This slows down the photographer’s work and violates the photographer’s right to take pictures of the event. The CLIENT agrees to take responsibility for insisting that no person(s) get in the way of the PHOTOGRAPHER or take pictures in these situations.
Model Release
CLIENT grants permission to Dee Ann Sibley ,the PHOTOGRAPHER and its assigns, licensees, and sublicensees, permission to use CLIENT’S image or likeness in any and all forms of media for commercial purposes, advertising, trade, personal use, or any and all other uses. Therefore, the PHOTOGRAPHER may use CLIENT’S likeness and image on PHOTOGRAPHER’S website or other advertising. PHOTOGRAPHER may sell photos containing CLIENT’S likeness to third parties.
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. Dee Ann Sibley, the PHOTOGRAPHER may sub-contract or assign this contract to any second-shooter, Dee Ann Sibley of D. Sibley Studios may assign any photographers associated with the D. Sibley Studios to perform its duties under this contract. All photographers must be capable and competent to perform the services in a workmanlike manner.