Agreements and Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to common questions and standard agreements. Your terms may differ for unique circumstances that you have discussed in advance or special services. Have a question that you don't see listed below? Email keithbodziakphotography@gmail.com.
How does this all work?
Here's what to expect. It looks like a lot of steps -- but don't worry -- it's a lot of fun! I'll guide you through it, and it all goes toward creating beautiful, memorable images together.
We'll discuss your needs, determine the right photo service package/customizations, and confirm price.
We will set the time and location of your photo session. A $50 non-refundable payment is required at the time of scheduling.
(For portraiture) Planning and inspiration
Choose your outfits. Send me descriptions and snapshots, so that I can visualize how your outfit will work with our session location.
Send example photos. Send me example photos (that may capture a color, mood, or angle) that you like.
Payment of the full amount is due by the beginning of the photo session. You will receive an invoice via email. You may pay by credit card or PayPal. You may also bring cash to the photo session.
Come to the photo session excited and ready to strut your stuff! Arrive prepared with your hair and makeup done and your outfit on. You will sign a copy of the model release form before we start photographing.
After the session, I will post-process the files to create the finished images. You will receive a link to a temporary online gallery of your finished photos. Download the files for your keeping and enjoyment. You may use the photos in ways that are defined in the print release (more on that below).
How is the location determined? What is the travel fee?
You may choose the photo session location within New Jersey or Manhattan.
If a location requires admission, photography permits, or rental fees, those costs are not included in my normal service rate. You may arrange for the admission purchases/rental bookings yourself. Or if I coordinate these purchases, the additional costs will be added to your invoice.
Please note that an additional travel fee may apply, dependent on distance from Jersey City, NJ. When we schedule your photo session, I will confirm the amount applicable to our agreed location.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Payment may be made via cash, credit card, or PayPal.
Upon scheduling the date and time for our photo session, a $50 non-refundable payment is required to reserve the confirmed appointment on my calendar. This payment will go toward the total amount. Full payment of the total package price is due by the beginning of the photo session.
What happens if we need to cancel or reschedule?
Please note that upon receipt of your initial payment, I will reserve the date and time agreed upon, and not make any other reservations or accept any other clients for said date and time. Therefore in the event that you cancel the photo session for any reason, all monies paid shall be retained by Keith Bodziak in order to offset loss of business.
After I confirm that your photo session reservation has been made, any change that you make to the date or time of the photo session will be subject to a $25 reschedule fee. This reschedule fee would be in addition to the previously discussed package price. Subsequent reschedules would be subject to subsequent reschedule fees. In cases of reschedules, the initial $50 payment may be applied toward outstanding reschedule fees instead of the package price. In cases of multiple reschedules, an additional $50 non-refundable payment may be required before a new timeslot is reserved.
During the photo session, will you help me with posing?
I have worked with people across all ranges of experience -- from seasoned models to those who are rarely in front of a camera. We can spend the first few minutes of our photo session on a posing tutorial, and throughout the session we'll work together on poses and positioning.
Can you edit the photos to remove sunburn/acne/wrinkles?
Image retouching is available for an additional fee. If you have specific requests, let's discuss during our initial consultation.
What are photo rights? What is the model release and print release?
As photographer, images created by me are my work and property. As the subject of the photos, you will sign a model release form to grant use of your likeness. As sponsoring client of the photo session, you will receive rights to use the images delivered to you. For each photo session, we will have two documents for photo rights:
The first document is the model release form, which will be signed by you, granting me permission to use photos from our session, such as for promotional purposes including my website and social media channels. The model release form is due before we start photographing. You may view and print the form beforehand, or you may sign a copy that I will bring to our photo session.
The second document is the print release, which grants you permission to use photos from our session for personal purposes. You may view a standard copy of my print release here. Rights for other uses -- such as advertising or commercial publication -- may be purchased for an additional amount. If you would like a customized print release, please discuss with me before the photo session. The print release will be emailed to you when you download the finished images.
How do we get started?
Email keithbodziakphotography@gmail.com so we can discuss what you're looking for. I look forward to working with you!
