I understand and agree to the following between me (Client) and Karen Lippowiths Photography, LLC (The Studio). Terms go into effect immediately from the time of submitting :

1. Liability is limited to the total amounts paid.

2. All prints and negatives are property of The Studio as protected by U.S. federal copyright law.  Images may not be sold, shared, used commercially, entered into contests, or submitted to modeling agencies, without prior written consent.   If I do not purchase a digital portrait, I do NOT have permission to share the work.  When posting images online, I will only post low-resolution files and display included The Studio watermark (with the exception of commercial / corporate head shots). Infringement incurs a $750 per instance charge.

3. I release all claim to any works produced by The Studio. The Studio reserves the right to display, publish, exhibit, alter, sell, and disseminate the works in any way with no further authorization required by The Studio, no further notice to me, and no remuneration to me.

4. In the case of a refundable reservation fee, fee is fully refundable upon attending ALL ORIGINALLY-SCHEDULED appointments, including fittings, portrait sittings, and design consultations. A NON-REFUNDABLE reservation fee may apply to sittings including but not limited to specialty sittings, guaranteed outdoor sitings, travel sittings, personal branding / head shots, etc. In the case of a NON-REFUNDABLE reservation fee, the amount paid is considered an initial payment, not a deposit.

5. It is essential to the sustainability of The Studio to honor ALL ORIGINALLY-SCHEDULED scheduled appointments. A fee applies to reschedule FOR ANY REASON. Refundable fees apply toward a purchase upon meeting all originally-scheduled appointments. In the case that I do not wish to make a purchase, the refundable portion is remitted at the end of the consultation.  

6. All purchase decisions shall be made at A SINGLE IN-PERSON DESIGN CONSULTATION within 30 days of the sitting at the South Lyon studio. Additional consultations incur a fee. The Studio does not provide or post online unpurchased images for review or purchase. Unordered images are purged immediately. Unordered images, RAWs, and workup files are not available. Payment is due in full at the time of ordering unless payment plan arrangements are made at the time of order.

7. I have read and understand The Studio products, prices, and policies and agree to inform all stakeholders (spouse, parent, etc.) prior to shooting and viewing portraits.  I have been provided a written copy of The Studio product menu or one is made available to me online.  Pricing is valid for 30 days from the originally-scheduled shoot date and is subject to change without notice thereafter.

8. I understand that digital files are available only with purchase of corresponding tangible goods. Digital files are sized at 1200 px x 1800 px @ 300 ppi and make up to about an 8x12 print. Larger sizes are available for purchase through The Studio only.

9. I must pick up / take final delivery within 90 days of notice. After 90 days, The Studio reserves the right to discard items with no monies refunded as order was completed as requested and The Studio does not offer storage service. The Studio makes one complimentary delivery / installation attempt. Additional trips incur a fee. I am solely responsible for the storage and preservation of all tangible and intangible goods, including digital negatives. The Studio is not responsible for and does not assist in any way with products made by outside vendors, including print labs and framers. High-resolution digital archive files are transferred upon final receipt and acceptance of all tangible goods.

10. I am responsible for conduct for all children and pets. I agree to hold The Studio and its agents harmless for injuries or damages sustained preceding, during, and immediately following a session, including viral and other illnesses. Further, I indemnify The Studio from any injury or damage sustained related to any third-party contractors and / or vendors, including animal owners / handlers, assistants, and co-operating businesses. I release The Studio from any injury or damages that may result from in-home installation or other services.

11. NO CAMERAS OTHER THAN THE PHOTOGRAPHER’S (including camera phones) may be used at any time during the sitting or design consultation. I understand that The Studio reserves the right to immediately terminate the session if cameras and / or phones are present with no monies refunded.

I2. Due to the custom nature of the work, there are no re-edits, remakes, returns, or exchanges.  Clients have the opportunity to preview and approve all print products before final production. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. 

Clients shall agree in writing to the following terms at the time of booking. 
No session is considered booked without a signed agreement.  Weddings, events, and commercial governed by separate agreement.