Travel Fee. 60 miles of travel is included in all wedding packages, which means there are no costs involved for any venue within 60 miles. Cities including Akron, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh are located within 60 miles of Youngstown. But, if the venue is over 60 miles away, that’s where additional travel costs come in. The travel fee is $1 per mile (one way), so for example, if the venue is 80 miles away from Youngstown, there will be a $20 travel fee.

Overage Fee. If Client requires services past their contracted amount of time, there will be an overage fee of $750/hr.

Delivery of Services. A sneak peek will be delivered to client 5-7 days after wedding date. Full gallery will be delivered to client within 6-8 weeks. Client agrees to notify Provider with an accurate guest count. Timelines are flexible and may change.

Timeline.

9-18 months before your wedding date

Set up a pre-wedding consultation with Anna (zoom or in-person)
Establish a payment plan & put down your deposit
25% retainer + 75% balance due before the wedding)
The remaining 75% can be split into 1, 2, or 3 payments for your convenience
Sign contract

1 month before your wedding date

I will email you a questionnaire to get all the nitty-gritty details. Once it is filled out I will follow up with you to ask any questions I may have.

2-3 days before your wedding date

I will touch base with you to confirm where and when I will meet you on the big day.

Day of wedding

The day you’ve been waiting for is FINALLY here! I will make sure to capture every moment so you will have them to remember forever.

24- 48 hours after your wedding

I will be in my editing cave making sure all your pictures are perfect but I will send you a sneak peek to get you excited to see the full gallery.

8-12 weeks after your wedding

It’s time to see your pictures! You may order prints or additional images at this time.

Cost. A signed contract and retainer fee (25% retainer + 75% balance due before the wedding) is required to reserve the dates and times of the Wedding. The total cost ("Total Cost") for all Services is (plus tax) due in full by . Only online payments or checks are accepted. Client shall pay the Total Cost to Provider as follows:

Exclusivity. Client understands and agrees that he or she has hired Ushine Studios exclusive of any other photographer. In order to provide a high level of satisfaction and quality of service, no other service providers, other than any assistant or third party that Provider hires to complete the Services outlined in this Agreement, are permitted to provide the same or similar services or products, paid or unpaid, at the locations and dates specified in this Agreement.

Copyright Ownership. In the event that any copyrighted work(s) are created as a result of the Services provided by Ushine Studios in accordance with this Agreement, Ushine Studios owns all copyrights in any and all work(s) it creates or produces pursuant to federal copyright law (Title 17, Chapter 2, Section 201-02 of the United States Code), whether registered or unregistered. Any and all products, whether tangible or intangible, produced or created in connection with, or in the process of fulfilling this Agreement, are expressly and solely owned by Provider and may be used in the reasonable course of Provider business.

Permitted Uses of Product(s). Ushine Studios grants to Client a non-exclusive license of product(s) produced with and for Client for personal use only so long as Client provides Provider with attribution each time Client uses Ushine Studios' property. Client must tag @ushinestudios to any picture posted on Instagram or Facebook. Personal use includes, but is not limited to, use within the following contexts:

In photos on Client’s personal social media pages or profiles; or
In personal creations, such as a scrapbook or personal gift; or
In personal communications, such as a family newsletter or email or holiday card.

Style. Client has spent a satisfactory amount of time reviewing Provider's work and has a reasonable expectation that Provider will perform the Services in a similar manner and style unless otherwise specified in this Agreement.

Consistency. Ushine Studios will use reasonable efforts to ensure Client's desired Services are produced in a style and manner consistent with Provider current portfolio and Provider will try to incorporate any reasonable suggestion made by Client. However, Client understands and agrees that:

Every client and wedding is different, with different tastes, budgets, and needs;
Photography services are often a subjective art and Provider has a unique vision, with an ever-evolving style and technique;
Ushine Studios will use its artistic judgment when providing Services for Client, which may not include strict adherence to Client’s suggestions;
Although Provider will use reasonable efforts to incorporate Client’s suggestions and desires when providing Client with the Services, Provider shall have the final say regarding the aesthetic judgment and artistic quality of the Services;
Dissatisfaction with Provider's aesthetic judgment or artistic ability is not a valid reason for termination of this Agreement or request of any monies returned.

Photo Selection. Ushine Studios will choose the best images from the engagement session (if applicable) and the wedding day. Ushine Studios does not show unedited images nor involve the clients in the process of choosing which images will be chosen for the final gallery. No RAW images will be delivered to Client under any circumstance. Ushine Studios spends a great deal of time going through each image individually. Please rest assured that Ushine Studios will only show you the BEST of the BEST and any images that are unappealing (i.e., eyes closed, unflattering facial expressions and most definitely, any images that do not meet Ushine Studios’s high professional standards will not be in the final gallery.

Editing and Retouching. Ushine Studios will also perform retouching, post-processing, or digital image editing services on these photos where artistically necessary. The final post-production and editing styles, effects, and overall look of the images are left to the discretion of the Photographer. Basic retouching will be added to all images. Basic retouching includes global adjustments ( white balance, color correction, exposure, contrast, clarity, etc.) basic skin and beauty retouching, and any other things seen to be fixed by the photographer that falls into a "basic" category. What classifies in this category falls under the photographer's discretion. Any additional extensive retouching will incur an extra charge IF the client decides they would like it after receiving the gallery of images. Examples of extensive retouching would be (any body changes, extensive blemishes, extensive beauty retouching, etc.)

Shot List. Ushine Studios will make best efforts to get pictures of everything requested by Client but no picture is guaranteed.

Photo Storage and Retrieval. Ushine Studios will maintain the Client’s online gallery for a minimum of one (1) year from the date of the wedding. After this period, the gallery will be archived and removed from the online hosting platform. Archived files are stored on an external hard drive system maintained by Ushine Studios. While Ushine Studios takes reasonable measures to back up and preserve all images, the long-term storage of images beyond one (1) year is not guaranteed. Retrieval of archived images after the one-year period is subject to availability and may require a reasonable retrieval fee. Ushine Studios is not liable for loss of images due to unforeseen circumstances such as equipment failure, corruption, or other situations beyond the studio’s control.

It is the Client’s responsibility to download and safely store their images upon delivery.

Limit of Liability

Maximum Damages. Client agrees that the maximum amount of damages he or she is entitled to in any claim relating to this Agreement or Services provided in this Agreement are not to exceed the Total Cost of Services provided by Provider.

Loss of Product. In the event that any or all product(s) are lost, such as damage to or loss of a component of the product necessary for final delivery, Provider shall refund Client a pro-rated portion of the Total Cost based on the amount of Services that were completed/provided against the number of Services that were agreed to be completed/provided.

Indemnification. Client agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Provider and its affiliates, employees, agents, and independent contractors for any injury, property damage, liability, claim, or other cause of action arising out of or related to Services and/or product(s) Provider provides to Client.

Insurance. Ushine Studios carries general liability and property insurance. Proof of these are available upon request.

Reservation: Upon Client's signature, Ushine Studios will reserve the time and date agreed upon, and will not make other reservations for that time and date. Because Ushine Studios may forgo opportunities to book other business on the Wedding/Event Date, the retainer amount is non-refundable for any reason. The Client understands and agrees that the entire amount owed for the wedding photography package described in the contract is due one month prior to the wedding date.

Cancellation, Rescheduling of Services or No-Show Client. If Client desires to cancel Services, reschedule Services, or if it becomes impossible for Provider to render Services due to the fault of the Client or parties related to Client, such as failure of the Wedding to occur or failure of one or more essential parties to the Wedding to show up in a timely manner, Client shall provide notice to Provider as soon as possible via the Notice provisions detailed in this Agreement. Provider has no obligation to attempt to re-book further Services to fill the void created by Client’s cancellation, rescheduling, no-show or if it becomes impossible for Provider to provide the Services due to the fault of Client (or parties related to Client), and Provider will not be obligated to refund any monies Client has previously paid towards the Total Cost. Client is not relieved of any payment obligations for cancelled Services, rescheduled Services, failing to show up for the , or should it become impossible for Provider to provide the services due to the fault of Client (or parties related to Client) unless the Parties otherwise agree in writing. For instance, if Provider is able to secure another, unrelated client for , then Provider may choose, at its sole discretion, to excuse all (or a portion of) Client's outstanding balance of the Total Cost.

Failure to Perform Services. In the event Ushine Studios cannot or will not perform its obligations in any or all parts of this Agreement, it (or a responsible party) will:

Immediately give Notice to Client via the Notice provisions detailed in this Agreement; and
Attempt to find another competent professional to take its place with the mutual agreement of Client(s);
If another competent professional is not available or Client(s) do not agree to transfer of obligations to said alternate professional, Company will issue a refund or credit based on a reasonably accurate percentage of services rendered; and
Excuse Client(s) of any further performance and/or payment obligations in this Agreement.

Wedding Coordinator/ Event Guide: If the ceremony or reception provides a "COORDINATOR/ EVENT GUIDE", the client is responsible for communicating all day of information. Including, but not limited to: timeline, itinerary, schedules, etc.; with Ushine Studios prior to the wedding day. Three months prior to the wedding date, Ushine Studios will provide the client with a wedding day questionnaire; please return it one month before the wedding. The client will be responsible for (or have someone designated for this responsibility) identifying people/objects of whom/which specific photographs are desired at the wedding and reception. 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). The client is also responsible for identifying any individuals that do not desire to be photographed. This list will need to be made before the day of the ceremony.

Danger to Photographer(s) or Photographer's Equipment: It is the responsibility of the Client to provide a safe working environment for the Photographer. If the health, safety, well-being or life of the Photographer or the Photographer’s equipment is in jeopardy, both perceived or real, the Photographer may remove himself/herself and all photography equipment from the premises or event. So far as it is safe, the photographer will give notice to the Client of the danger presented to the Photographer or the Photographer’s equipment before leaving the premises. In such a situation, the Photographer will not be held liable for any missed coverage of the events of the day. The Photographer will not be held liable for a reduction in the final number of provided images for any situation the Photographer leaves due to possible jeopardy to the Photographer and/or all photography equipment. The Photographer shall be entitled to retain all monies paid hereunder and Client agrees to relieve and hold Photographer harmless and without liability as a result of incomplete wedding or event photography coverage.

Feeding the Photographer(s): Meals will be provided to the Photographer(s) at appropriate meal times during the wedding day when there are six or more hours of coverage. Meals are to be provided at the time the bride & groom are eating. The Caterer may not require that the Photographer(s) should be made to wait until all the guests have eaten or been served before the Photographer is provided food or that the Photographer(s) be required to eat in a separate room. Please discuss these details and meals with your caterer. The Photographer must be able to eat as near to the time as the Bride and Groom eat to ensure that the Photographer(s) can be finished eating before the toasts or any other part of the reception occurs that should be photographed. The photographer(s) will also be fed the same meal as the guests at the time of reception.

Unplugged Ceremony: This is highly recommended by Ushine Studios. It is a good idea to have your officiant announce before the ceremony begins that the bride and groom have requested an “unplugged ceremony”. Meaning that guests should sit back, enjoy, and be present. Guests should be told to put their cameras/cell phones away to help not distract or get in the way of the photographer(s).

Health & Safety. Client(s) further understand that Ushine Studios complies with all health and safety laws, directives, and rules and regulations. Client(s) expressly agree(s) that during the wedding Client(s) and Client(s)’ agents shall not carry weapons or firearms, be exposed to severe illness, or request the Ushine Studios to do anything illegal or unsafe. Further, Ushine Studios will not provide services in any location or area deemed to be unsafe in its sole discretion, including, but not limited to, areas affected by communicable diseases, quarantined areas, or other similar occurrences. Under any of these circumstances, Ushine Studios reserves the right to end service coverage immediately and/or leave the wedding. Ushine Studios shall be entitled to retain all monies paid and Client(s) agree to relieve and hold Ushine Studios harmless as a result of incomplete event coverage or for a lapse in the quality of the Ushine Studios work.