This agreement contains the entire understanding between Visual Stories (Formerly Smiley Snaps) and 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 provide the document is signed by all the relevant parties.

RESERVATION: Upon your signature, Visual Stories 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 25% is non-refundable, even if the date is changed or the wedding is canceled for any reason; including acts of God, death, sickness, fire, strike, and/or extreme weather. The Reservation Deposit is to be paid at the time of signing the contract along with the first payment 50% of the contracted wedding photography. The Reservation Deposit is applied toward 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 due on the date of delivery.

CANCELLATION: If the client/s cancels the contracted services for wedding photography outlined in this contract before the wedding ceremony takes place, the deposit will be forfeited. Visual Stories agrees to refund all additional paid money (less expenditures, for which receipts will be provided to the client).

CANCELLATION BY THE PHOTOGRAPHER: FAILURE TO PERFORM

If we are unable to supply his photographic services due to illness, mechanical breakdown, accident, Act of God, or any other cause beyond our control, then we will attempt to procure the services of another professional photographer to fulfill the obligations. If that does not succeed, we will return any fees paid by Client and will have no further liability concerning this Agreement, and we will not be responsible or liable for any other damages beyond the amount of this Agreement.

PRE-EVENT CONSULTATION: The parties agree to a pre-event consultation before the wedding date to finalize the actual shooting times and locations.

CREW MEAL: The team members shall have their meal along with the guests to manage time and coordinate with other members to save shooting time. Or the meal shall be provided by the client at the venue.

EVENT GUIDE: 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).

COOPERATION: The parties agree to positive cooperation and communication for the best possible result within the definition of this assignment. Visual Stories is not responsible for key individual's failure to be present or to cooperate during photography sessions, neither for missed images due to details not revealed to Visual Stories. We recommend 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.

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 Visual Stories agree that positive cooperation and punctuality are therefore essential. Shooting commences at the scheduled time. Should the ceremony start late due to any reason whatsoever, Visual Stories will not be held liable for any photographs not taken. Extra shooting hours are chargeable as mentioned the contracted wedding photography package.

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; Visual Stories will offer technical recommendations only.

DIGITAL NEGATIVES, PRINTS and COPYRIGHTS: The photographs, digital negatives or prints produced by Visual Stories may not be reproduced in any manner without Visual Stories' explicit written permission. Upon final payment by the client/s, limited copyright ownership of the resulting images will be transferred to the client/s under the following conditions:

The negatives and/or slides 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 Visual Stories 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 Visual Stories 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 Visual Stories and its legal representatives and assigns from all claims and liability relating to said photographs.

It is agreed that Visual Stories may display and use the photographs taken for advertising, display, website and Social Media promotion, photographic contests, public display such as in exhibitions, photography books, photography instructional books, store fronts, window displays, studio display, television advertising, magazine advertising and any other purpose thought proper by Visual Stories.

EXCLUSIVITY / GUEST PHOTOGRAPHY: It is understood that Visual Stories will act as the sole and exclusive wedding photographer. Because of the fact that flashes from guest’s cameras may ruin shots taken by Visual Stories, the CLIENT acknowledges that they are responsible for notifying all of their guests that guest photography is not permitted at any time while the professional photographer are in session. Visual Stories suggests that a separate notice be placed in the invitations. The formal photography time is for the exclusive use of Visual Stories to capture the formal wedding portraits. Because of time constraints and the need for subjects to pay full attention to the professional photographer, guest photography cannot be permitted. Visual Stories will allow guests to take snapshots during the processional and recessional, during candid events at the venue, during the time Visual Stories equipment is being packed up. In return for this consideration Visual Stories insists no other guest photography take place when or where Visual Stories is working. No other guest/photographer using professional equipment will be allowed Visual Stories at any time during the wedding. Visual Stories reserves the right to stop any photographic services paid for and leave the function should any other person take photographs with any professional equipment – with the deposit being forfeit.

Only one person from the client’s side shall communicate regarding the timing, changes, corrections or any other queries. No input will be taken from any one else in the client’s side.

The person in charge’s name as follows: ……………………………….. signature: …………………………… Phone no. …………………………… THE CLIENT is 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.

GUEST COOPERATION: Visual Stories 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.

COMPLETION SCHEDULE: No less than 6 weeks After the event, Visual Stories will provide the client/s with a high resolution images. This will contain selected photographs (in a mixture of color and black and white, (not one of each kind) taken at the event. The client should as soon as possible back up images and print images as soon as possible to avoid loss or damage. Visual Stories does not take responsibility for lost or damages in images once delivered to THE CLIENT.

PAYMENTS: The estimate is based upon the information provided from the client regarding the project requirements. Actual cost may change once all the project elements are finalized. THE CLIENT agrees that 50% deposit is required to book the event and 50% within 7 days after the event is due on delivery of the contracted deliverables.

FINAL DELIVERY: All images and videos shall be delivered on a 1 or 2TB hard drive (provided by the client). In addition, the Highlight film, the images shall also be uploaded on online links. Minimum 6 weeks of time will be taken to deliver the contracted deliverables.

PRINTS: Visual Stories does not take responsibility for the print quality of images printed at a local lab or the like. Visual Stories recommends the use of a professional photographic lab.

RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL: Visual Stories 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 Visual Stories initiate the withdrawal, all fees will be returned, excluding deposit as well as fair market value for all services/products already provided.

LIMIT OF LIABILITY: In the unlikely event of severe medical, natural, or other emergencies, it may be necessary to retain an alternative photographer. Visual Stories 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, INCLUDING the deposit. Visual Stories 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 Visual Stories control, the latter’s liability is limited to the return of all payments received for the event package INCLUDING the deposit . 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.

NON-GUARANTEE: Although every possible care will be taken to produce photographs of all important and special events during the event, Visual Stories cannot place an unconditional guarantee on the above. Visual Stories 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 Visual Stories.

PERFORMANCE: The performance of this contract on behalf of Visual Stories 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.

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.

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 Visual Stories at the time of acceptance of this contract shall be recognized as amendments to this contract.

PROFESSIONAL IMAGE MANIPULATION: Visual Stories will allow for limited professional image manipulation (if technically possible) to images. This includes red eye removal, colour correction, blemish removal. It is understood that if a technicality prevents Visual Stories from performing image manipulation, or if a technicality prevents the final result to meet THE CLIENT’S requirement, THE CLIENT will reside with the fact that Visual Stories has performed to its best ability with regard to the specific task and that Visual Stories has no further responsibility towards said image manipulation.

CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY: THE CLIENT is responsible for making contact with Visual Stories at least 15 days prior to event date.

Other Deliverable Conditions:

In case of extra hours of shooting, Rs.1,500/- extra for every 1 hour photography service and Rs.2,500/- extra for every 1 hour Traditional videography and Rs. 5,500/- for Cinematography service.

Corrections:

First set of corrections for image editing (25 images max), video editing and song corrections are not chargeable.

Second set of corrections shall be done with extra charges as follows.

A. Photo editing changes – Rs.50/correction.

B. Album Design: Rs. 550/- per sheet.

C. Videography editing/songs changes – Rs.250/correction.

Visual Stories reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions without prior notice.