Terms and Conditions
Burkhardt Photography www.Burkhardtphotography.com
1. Services
1.1 Edited wedding images will be available for viewing and download online approximately four to six weeks after the wedding date.
1.2 Edited couple, engagement and family photos will be available for viewing and download online approximately two to three weeks after the shoot date.
1.3 Burkhardt Photography offers a 'priority edit service' for $400 and will edit the photos within 5 days of payment. If the service is paid prior to the wedding or shoot, then the photos will be edited within 5 working days of the wedding or shoot date.
2. Booking Fee
2.1 A 50% booking fee is required to confirm the Order date.
2.2 The 50% booking fee will be forfeited if the Order is cancelled, or the second instalment of the balance is not paid in time.
2.3 "Order" shall mean requested photographic services for the wedding and shoot day.
2.4 The Client has the option to change the Order date at any time, provided the new date is not previously booked and is within 12 months of the existing date. Packages and fees are, however, subject to the existing fees at the time of the new Order date.
3. Payment
3.1 A final 50% instalment is to be made via direct deposit, cheque or cash at least 1 week prior to the Order date. The Order will not be executed unless the final instalment has been paid.
4. Use of Photographs
4.1 Unless otherwise agreed to specifically herein, Burkhardt Photography has the right to use the digital negatives/ images and reproductions therefrom for the purpose of creating samples, entry into photographic competitions, exhibitions, advertising,social media, editorial or art displays and general display.
4.2 All images supplied to the Client are for personal use only and must not be used for commercial purposes. Please advise us if a request for commercial use is required.
4.3 The Client will receive all images on an online gallery set as high resolution JPG files set at a minimum 300dpi. There will be no watermarks on any of these images. Burkhardt Photography encourages the Client to download the images once received and create their own backup of the images. Photos will remain on the online gallery for a duration of 12 months. There is a $25 per online gallery charge to re-write and deliver a new set if another set is required.
4.4 Once images have been delivered through online gallery to the Client, Burkhardt Photography no longer retains any obligation to retain a backup of the images. We will however attempt to retain a copy, where possible, for archival purposes, but this is by no means a guarantee.
4.5 All images will be processed, cropped and corrected for colour as best as possible.
5. Liability of Burkhardt Photography
5.1 Burkhardt Photography is not liable in any way if in the event that this Order cannot be completed due to any act of God; strike or labour disturbance; delays in any transportation leading to the photography site; equipment failure; action by any local, state or federal government unit or agency; any event considered "force majeure", or any other event or act outside the control of the Studio and photographer. Under these circumstances, 100% of fees received by the Studio will be refunded to the Client.
5.2 We will attempt to complete this Order with full endeavour but cannot be accountable for differences in perception of quality of work beyond what is presented as our portfolio.
5.3 In the unlikely event that the agreed photographer/s is severely ill or injured, another photographer will be arranged to photograph the wedding or shoot.
5.4 It is agreed that Burkhardt Photography is engaged to photograph the principal persons participating in the wedding, namely the Bride and Groom, the Bride's parents, the Groom's parents, the Bridesmaids, the Groomsmen and other members of the Bride's and Groom's family as agreed upon.
6. Miscellaneous
6.1 Burkhardt Photography is hereby retained as the sole photographer, professional and amateur, to perform the photographic services requested herein. The Client will take all the necessary steps to ensure that this provision is enforced. We will take no responsibility for lost opportunities or a reduction in quality due to the presence of any video or amateur still photographers.
6.2 Burkhardt Photography accepts no responsibility for accident or injury to the Client (including all guests at the wedding) whilst at photographic locations or while traveling to or from photographic locations. The Client shall proceed with the Order at their own risk from injury, accidental or otherwise.
6.3 This order is binding on the parties, their successors and assignees and may only be altered in writing by the parties.
6.4 In the case of a wedding, if coverage of the reception is required beyond 9.30 PM, the photographer and assistant/photographer will require a full meal.
6.5 By placing the 50% Booking Fee, the Client is hereby agreeing in full to the acceptance of this “Terms & Conditions”.
For this Term & Conditions:
‘Client’ shall be defined as the ‘Couple’ or ‘Bride and Groom’, and ‘Burkhardt Photography’ as the photographer.