Wedding Date and Time: ___________________________________________

Bride’s Name:________________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________________

Phone/Email: _______________________________________________

Groom’s Name: ______________________________________________

Address:___________________________________________________

Phone/Email:________________________________________________

Time Photography Session Starts: ____________End:________________

Number of Guests: _________________

Wedding Chapel Location:______________________________________

Wedding Planner and Contact Number:____________________________

Florist: ____________________________________________________

Wedding Reception Location: ___________________________________

Wedding Reception Manager and Contact Number: __________________

Bride’s Dress-up Location: ______________________________________

Photography fee agreed on: $________Plus applicable expenses as described in the contract - note: none). 50% is a non-refundable retainer of ($________) and is due when this agreement is signed to secure the date. The balance ($_____) is to be paid two weeks before the wedding date.

WEDDING PACKAGE AND SERVICES INCLUDED FOR THE FEE STATED ABOVE:

1. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This agreement contains the entire understanding between Nick Cucchiara Photography and __________________(print). It supersedes all prior and simultaneous agreements between the parties. The only way to change or add to this agreement is to do so in writing, and providing the document is signed by all the relevant parties.

2. RESERVATION: Upon your signature, Nick Cucchiara Photography will reserve the time and date agreed upon, and will not make other reservations for that time and date. For this reason, the Reservation Deposit of 50% is non-refundable, even if the date is changed or the wedding cancelled for any reason; including acts of God, fire, strike and/or extreme weather. The Reservation Deposit is to be paid at time of signing the contract. The Reservation Deposit is applied towards the contracted wedding photography package. The client understands and agrees that the entire amount owed for the wedding photography package described in the contract is on or prior to the wedding date.

3. DELIVERY: After the wedding, Nick Cucchiara Photography will provide THE CLIENT with high-resolution copies of the photos. You may print from these files at any time.

4. CANCELLATION: In the event that THE CLIENT cancels the contracted services for wedding photography outlined in this contract before the wedding ceremony takes place, the deposit will be forfeit. Nick Cucchiara Photography agrees to refund all additional paid money (less expenditures for which receipts will be provided)

5. PRE-EVENT CONSULTATION: The parties agree to a pre-event consultation before the wedding date in order to finalize the actual shooting times and locations. In most cases this can be done over the phone, or via email.

6. EVENT GUIDE: At larger events the client will be responsible for (or have someone designated for this responsibility) identifying people/objects of whom/which specific photographs are desired. The photographer will NOT be held accountable for not photographing desired people if there is no one to assist in identifying or gathering people for the photograph(s).

7.PHOTOGRAPHY TIME: The bride and groom agree to set aside at least a 60 minute time frame for photographs that cannot be obtained during the ceremony or reception. The 60 minutes either before or following the ceremony includes group photographs.

8. COOPERATION: The parties agree to positive cooperation and communication for the best possible result within the definition of this assignment. Nick Cucchiara Photography is not responsible for key individuals’ failure to be present or to cooperate during photography sessions, neither for missed images due to details not revealed to Nick Cucchiara Photography. Nick Cucchiara Photography recommends that the client designate an "event guide" to point out important individuals to the photographer, whom THE CLIENT wishes to include in informal or candid photographs.

9. SHOOTING TIME / ADDITIONS: The photography schedule and selected methodology are designed to accomplish the goals and wishes of the client in a manner enjoyed by all parties involved. The client and Nick Cucchiara Photography agree that positive cooperation and punctuality are essential. Shooting commences at the scheduled time. Should the ceremony start late due to any reason whatsoever, Nick Cucchiara Photography will not be held liable for any photographs not taken.

10. HOUSE RULES: The photographer is limited by the guidelines of the ceremony official or the reception site management. THE CLIENT agrees to accept the technical results of their imposition on the photographer. Negotiation with the officials for moderation of guidelines is THE CLIENT'S responsibility; Nick Cucchiara Photography will offer technical recommendations only.

11. DIGITAL NEGATIVES, PRINTS and COPYRIGHTS: The photographs, digital negatives or prints produced by Nick Cucchiara Photography are protected by Copyright Law (all rights reserved). THE CLIENT, limited copyright ownership of the resulting images will be transferred to THE CLIENT under the following conditions:

The digital negatives are the property of THE CLIENT for personal use and for the purposes of the reproduction and distribution of photographs to friends and relatives.

THE CLIENT must obtain written permission from, and compensate Nick Cucchiara Photography prior to an event where THE CLIENT, THE CLIENT’S friends or relatives publish or sell the photographs for profit. 

MODEL RELEASE: THE CLIENT hereby assigns and grants Nick Cucchiara Photography and its legal representatives the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs of THE CLIENT or in which THE CLIENT may be included, for editorial, trade, advertising or any other purpose and in any manner and medium; to alter the same without restriction; and to copyright the same. THE CLIENT hereby releases Nick Cucchiara Photography and its legal representatives and assigns from all claims and liability relating to said photographs. It is agreed that Nick Cucchiara Photography may display and use the photographs taken for advertising, display, website and internet promotion, photographic contests, public display such as in malls, photography books, photography instructional books, store fronts, window displays, studio display, television advertising, magazine advertising and any other purpose thought proper by Nick Cucchiara Photography.

EXCLUSIVITY / GUEST PHOTOGRAPHY: It is understood that Nick Cucchiara Photography will act as the sole and exclusive wedding photographer. Guests are welcomed to take photos with their own cameras, however, they should not interfere, or hinder Nick Cucchiara Photography services at any time. 

GUEST COOPERATION:THE CLIENT responsible for the conduct of their guests. THE CLIENT will direct all other service providers (florist, DJ, caterer, etc.) to provide any needed information and cooperation to the photographer. Coordination with other service providers is necessary to complete all the photography sessions as scheduled. THE CLIENT should share the photography schedule with other service providers to make sure that there is no conflict in times. In addition, events during the wedding day should be planned to make the best use of time from all vendors.

Nick Cucchiara Photography will not tolerate verbally or physically abusive behavior, nor will it share its time or compete with guest photographers for the attention of the subjects. Unchecked guest conduct that interferes with photography may seriously affect the quality of the photographs taken and increase the number of times photos must be re-taken. If THE CLIENT is unable to control the conduct of their guests, resulting in an unacceptable degree of misconduct, or if the conduct of any of their guests damages the equipment of the photographer, it will result in the early or immediate departure of the photographer. THE CLIENT understands that in such an event, no refunds will be granted.

15. COMPLETION SCHEDULE: Digital processing on photos and video takes approximately 4-6 weeks. Creation of a wedding album takes 6-10 weeks, enlargements 1-2 weeks or possibly longer when laboratory and bindery schedules are heavy.

16. PAYMENTS: THE CLIENT agrees that 50% retainer is required at the time of contract acceptance and 100% of the remaining balance is due two weeks before the wedding date.

17. FINAL DELIVERY: Nick Cucchiara Photography will deliver the prints and any additional material once printing is completed. At the time of album delivery, Nick Cucchiara Photography will provide you with a digital delivery of High Resolution images – Included will be all of the photos that pass quality control.

18. METHOD OF REMUNERATION: Payment may be made in cash, Internet Interact Transfer, Paypal, Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.

19. RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL: Nick Cucchiara Photography discovery of new information, changes to agreed circumstances, or other factors which tends to circumvent its policies may result in its withdrawal. Non-cooperation; changes in locations, facilities or available times; missed appointments and late payments are examples of contributing factors. Should Nick Cucchiara Photography initiate the withdrawal, all fees will be returned. In case of withdrawal, $300.00 an hour is charged for all photography services already provided and $100.00 an hour is charged for all other services, consultations and all driving time, rounded up to the nearest half-hour.

20. LIMIT OF LIABILITY: In the unlikely event of severe medical, natural, or other emergencies, it may be necessary to retain an alternative photographer. Nick Cucchiara Photography will make every effort to secure a replacement photographer able and/or willing to provide a similar package as chosen in this contract at the same/similar tariff. If such a situation should occur and a suitable replacement is not found, responsibility and liability is limited to the return of all payments received for the event package.

Nick Cucchiara Photography takes the utmost care with respect to exposure, transportation and processing of photographs; including using professional grade equipment and professional grade backup equipment. However, in the unlikely event of THE CLIENT’S photographs being lost, stolen or destroyed for reasons within or beyond Nick Cucchiara Photography control, the latter’s liability is limited to the return of all payments received for the event package. The limit of liability shall not exceed the contract price stated herein. The limit of liability for a partial loss of originals shall be a prorated amount of the exposures lost based on the percentage of total number of originals.

21. NON-GUARANTEE: Although every possible care will be taken to produce photographs of all important and special events during the wedding, Nick Cucchiara Photography cannot place an unconditional guarantee on the above. Nick Cucchiara Photography will not be held responsible for any ruined photographs due to guests’ (or any other) flashes; or any other ruined photographs due to any other cause in or outside of Nick Cucchiara Photography control.

22. PERFORMANCE: The performance of this contract on behalf of Nick Cucchiara Photography shall be contingent upon acts of God, flood, fire, warfare, government laws or regulations, electrical failure, strikes by suppliers, and/or conditions beyond its control.

23. SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable under the law, the validity of this agreement as a whole shall not be affected, and the other provisions of the agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

24. AMENDMENTS: This contract has been freely negotiated and shall be recognized as the entirety of the agreement. Only those changes or modifications specifically placed in writing, attached, dated and signed by THE CLIENT and Nick Cucchiara Photography at the time of acceptance of this contract shall be recognized as amendments to this contract. 

25. PROFESSIONAL IMAGE MANIPULATION: Nick Cucchiara Photography will allow for limited professional image manipulation (if technically possible). For photographs appearing in albums, this includes opening of individual’s eyes, red eye removal, de-ageing, removal of people and/or objects, insertion of missing people and/or objects, color correction, special effects, portrait glamorization etc. It is understood that if a technicality prevents Nick Cucchiara Photography from performing requested image manipulation, or if a technicality prevents the final result to meet THE CLIENT’S requirement, THE CLIENT will reside with the fact that Nick Cucchiara Photography has performed to its best ability with regard to the specific task and that Nick Cucchiara Photography has no further responsibility towards said image manipulation.

I have read and understood the terms above. I hereby agree to the terms of this agreement.

Signed ______________________ (CLIENT RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT)

Signed ______________________ (Witness)

Signed ______________________ (on behalf of Nick Cucchiara Photography)

Date ________________

Location ______________________