Visual Alignment Expert Commercial Photographer

Terms and Conditions

For clarity and understanding, terms and conditions are subject to change, so please read them when signing any contract.

Terms and Conditions

Can we get the rights to the images?

Personal Photography Sessions

For personal photography sessions (weddings, fashion, boudoir, family, etc.), you are paying for a photographers creative time and a license for print and personal use. All rights to the images remain the photographers. This is common industry standards to avoid misuse and unauthorized manipulation of the images that would misrepresent our brand and compromise our reputation. It also protects the photographers from having the images printed commercially without photo credit or compensation for their work. Anything beyond reprinting and personal use will require our written permission or the purchase of a Commercial Image License.

Commercial Photography Sessions - Personal Branding Photography Sessions are Commercial Sessions. If you have purchased a commercial photography session (defined by any session that uses the images for profit through marketing of ones self or business commercially), You will be provided a 2 year Commercial Image License on the images purchased to use for marketing, social media and other materials of the like. These sessions usually start at $1500+, require both a strategy meeting and a formal contract in place prior to moving forward. If you would like to have an extended or endless Commercial Image License that can be negotiated during our strategy meeting and the terms of your license will be included in your contract.

If you have had a personal photography session and would now like to use an image for commercial purposes, you will have to purchase a Commercial Image License. A 2 year Commercial Image License starts at $800 per image. There can be negotiation on multiple images, extended and endless Commercial Image Licensing.

Commercial Image Licensing is for marketing/ promotion purposes (magazines, billboards etc.)

We retain the copyrights to all of our images.

Any and all resale of an image/s for profit is strictly prohibited unless there is a full purchase of copyrights from the Photographer which would be negotiated with an attorney.

Do you use our images from our session on your website?

We may use the images from our sessions to promote our company (body of work), by working with us you agree to allow us to use your images on our website, blog, and other marketing materials including social media marketing unless you directly request otherwise in writing.

We retain the copyrights to all of our images.

Can we edit our own images?

We stand behind our images as works of art that represent the quality standards for our company. For this reason we prohibit any manipulation to our images that is not our own, as it would not reflect our style or brand. Please understand that we take our service to you as a professional very seriously and you have hired us for our quality, artistry, expertise, and reputation. In order to protect our reputation and the quality of work that we provide to our clients, we must maintain full control over the presentation of the images. Depending on which type of session you have purchased, you will be provided either a Print License or Commercial Image License. We retain the copyrights to all of our images.

Do I need to sign a model release form?

Under the tab "Do you use our images from our session on your website?", our website states:

'We may use the images from our sessions to promote our company (body of work), by working with us you agree to allow us to use your images on our website, blog, and other marketing materials including social media marketing unless you directly request otherwise in writing.

We retain the copyrights to all of our images.

Our body of work is both editorial and serves as a portfolio which falls under "fair use" since the images are owned and copyrighted by the photographer. Although you may still be requested to sign a model release if the photographer feels it is necessary, has intention to use them commercially either contracted by a company or for our own companies commercial use. You will be required to sign a model release if the photographer will be using them for any commercial client contracted by Ariel Faith Photography. This may or may not be with compensation to the model but it is discussed and agreed upon prior to the session. You may also be required to sign a written agreement/ release to the company in which is contracting the work (magazine, marketing firm etc.).

Who owns the copyrights of the photographs?

Ariel Faith the photographer shall retain the copyrights to all photographs and other works created under the purchased sessions. Photographer may use the photographs to promote Photographer’s business and to include the photographs in Photographer’s portfolio, on Photographer’s website, and in any other promotional material created by Photographer.

As the owner of the copyrights in the photographs, the Photographer shall have the right, but not the obligation, to take legal or other action to enforce the copyrights, including by sending cease and desist letters, sending demand letters, sending Digital Millennium Copyright Act takedown notices, and/or filing lawsuits or other legal actions against infringers.

What does a typical commercial usage license include?

This is NOT a License only provided for information purpose only:

A rights managed for two years, non-transferable, license to use the photographs produced under this Contact for commercial purposes, subject to the following limitations.

A photography session session-specific license agreement will be provided at image delivery.

Client may use Images for social channels and current website marketing. Any use outside this client will need to renegotiate a new Commercial license.

Client may edit the photographs and/or create derivative works for Client’s commercial use.

Client may not sub-license the photographs except to the extent the photograph is sub-licensed to be used by a third party to promote:

(1) Client’s business (e.g., in affiliate marketing or by a joint-venture partner),

(2) Client’s appearance at an event (e.g., a live or virtual summit), or

(3) Client’s appearance on the third- party’s platform (e.g., as a podcast guest, guest blogger, or video guest).

Client may not use the photographs to create physical products for sale, except that Client may use the photographs on the cover or in the contents of a book authored by Client.

Client may not:

(1) sell copies of the photographs to anyone, (2) enter the photographs into any contests, (3) provide the photographs to be used as stock photos,

(4) upload the photographs to any photo-sharing websites,

(5) provide the photographs to any third party to be used on social media except as allowed by the provision governing sub-licenses above,

(6) use photographs in association with any illegal business or venture, and/or

(7) use photographs in association with any pornographic business or venture.

Client is not required to provide attribution or otherwise credit the Photographer, but Client may not falsely represent or imply that the photographs are attributable to anyone other than Photographer.

While attribution is greatly appreciated. Client should do so in the following ways based on the platform being used: On a Website: www.arielfaith.com On Instagram: @ariel.personalbranding/

Other Terms and Conditions

What are other fees I need to obtain for the session? Fees and Costs

FEES AND COSTS

Client shall be responsible for any and all fees and costs associated with the Session, including any fees to rent or buy props or other elements to be used in the shots, rent any equipment that is necessary beyond standard photographic equipment (camera and lighting), rent any location, and obtain any necessary photography permits.

Studio and other property rentals for the shoot will be chosen and discussed to minimize cost for the client but some places are epic and prices vary.

1. Client agrees to obtain all necessary permissions to photograph in any physical location they have chosen.

2. Client shall not request that Photographer enter any private or closed areas during the session.

3. Client agrees to obtain any necessary permits and to pay any fees necessary for the

Session.

What other professionals will help me rock this session? Hair and Make-up and Wardrobe

Photographer recommends that Clients use the services of professionals to Brand strategists, stylists for wardrobe, and hair, and makeup stylist.

Client is solely responsible for hair, makeup, and wardrobe. (unless it is included in package) Photographer recommends that Client have a hair and makeup artist on-site during the Session to handle any touchups. Client should arrive at the Session prepared for Photographer to begin shooting, with hair and makeup complete and wearing the initial wardrobe. The Session shall not be extended as a result of delays arising from hair, makeup, or wardrobe.

What about travel expenses and information do I need to know?

TRAVEL EXPENSES

To the extent Photographer is required to travel more than twenty (20) miles, Client shall be responsible to cover the reasonable travel expenses of Photographer. Any location outside these limits will be subject to an additional charge of $0.75 /mile. This applies to travel both to and from the location. Client shall book the travel, and Client shall pay the costs of the travel within two (2) business days of Photographer providing notice of the booking.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Unless expressly instructed otherwise by Client, Photographer shall purchase travel insurance when booking travel, and Client shall reimburse Photographer for this cost. The travel insurance shall be used to reschedule a Session in the event of any travel interruptions, delays, and/or cancellations. Client is encouraged to purchase travel insurance for Client’s travel, if any. Should Client decline to purchase travel insurance and/or instruct Photographer not to purchase travel insurance, Client shall bear all risk associated with delays and/or cancellations. Specifically, if Client declines to purchase travel insurance and either party is unable to make it to the session, Client shall not be entitled to schedule a replacement session.

TRAVEL DELAYS

In the event of a travel delay affecting either party, Photographer and Client shall confer about the possibility of conducting the Session later in the day to avoid the need to reschedule.

Safety of Client and Photographer - Policy

It is important that both Client and Photographer feel safe throughout the Session. The parties agree as follows with respect to safety:

Photographer has the absolute right to refuse to continue with a shoot if, at any time, Photographer feels unsafe (with respect to Photographer’s person and/or property) or is subjected to harassment, threats, abusive behaviors, or other hazardous conditions (whether from Client or from others in the immediate environment). If the threat, abuse, harassment, or other unsafe condition is not the result of any action by Client, Photographer and Client shall either reschedule the Session or move the Session to a non- threatening location. If Client harasses, threatens, or abuses Photographer or puts Photographer in a hazardous position, Client shall not be entitled to a refund or to have the Session rescheduled.

Client has the absolute right not to feel uncomfortable or unsafe during the Session. Photographer does not want anyone to do something that they feel is risky, dangerous, or inappropriate. Client agrees to raise concerns as soon as they arise. Photographer shall comply with any requests and honor any concerns raised by Client. Because Client is responsible for voicing any concerns, Client agrees not to hold Photographer liable for any injury, harm, or damage that may occur during the Session, including from Client taking direction from Photographer. By following the direction of Photographer without stating concerns, Client takes full responsibility for Client’s actions and all consequences of those

actions.

Confidentiality Is important

Photographer recognizes that Client’s confidential information is valuable and will ensure that it is protected. Photographer, and its employees, agents, or representatives shall not at any time or in any manner either directly or indirectly, use for the personal benefit of Photographer, or divulge, disclose, or communicate in any manner, any information that is proprietary to Client. Photographer and its employees, agents, and representatives will protect such information and treat it as strictly confidential.

Relationship of Photographer and Client

Photographer is an independent contractor with respect to Client. Photographer is not an employee of Client, and this Contact does not create a partnership, joint venture, or any other relationship between the parties.

Online Privacy Policy Agreement

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Provided For Clarity

Terms and Conditions that apply to all services by Ariel Faith, LLC. Revised May 2026

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