Model Release & Waiver of Liability

(This form MUST be filled out and all boxes checked before your session will takes place. Please read through it carefully. )

MODEL RELEASE:  The undersigned hereby grants CHELSEA MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY (“CMP”) the absolute and irrevocable right and permission, in respect to the photographs, video tapes, motion pictures, recordings, or any other media (hereinafter collectively known as “Images”) that CMP has taken of me or my property, or minors in my care, or in which I may be included with others, to copyright the same, in CMP’s own name or otherwise, to use, re-use, publish, re-publish, post, display, in printed form, or in any and all media now or hereafter known, and for any legitimate purpose whatsoever. You hereby grant to CMP the right to use and publish images and photographs taken at your photography session to further promote its service, including portfolio, print, web site, display, advertisement, and editorial use. CMP agrees to limit the use of these images and photographs to promotional use only. CMP may revoke this license at any time and for any reason. CMP retains all copyrights to the images and derivative works thereof. CMP agrees to only use first names of baby, and will leave any Social Media “tagging” up to the parents unless requested.

COPYRIGHT AND REPRODUCTION The client agrees that all copyrights and/or intellectual property rights for all photographs taken at the session shall be held exclusively by Chelsea Marie Photography. The client will receive images via online gallery, and may print at their discretion as well as purchase professional prints and items from the photographer. The client may also post images online and to social media (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, etc.) but must note Chelsea Marie Photography as the photographer and include a tag where feasible. The client is encouraged to back up their images upon receiving them. Your purchase of the original files releases CMP from any liability due to loss or damage of the images, and also releases CMP from any obligation to maintain copies of any digital file, image, or photograph.The client may not sell, distribute or take credit for any of the photos taken by Chelsea Marie Photography. Chelsea Marie Photography highly recommends that photographs be printed only through a professional printing lab.  If client prefers to print through a low quality printer, Chelsea Marie Photography is not responsible for client being displeased with those printed products.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY RELEASE By agreeing to a photography session with Chelsea Marie Photography, I am hereby waiving, releasing, and discharging Chelsea Marie Photography and all its affiliates, from any and all liability, including but not limited to, liability arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons released, for death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft, or actions of any kind which may hereafter occur to me or my family including my traveling to and from this event. CMP is not responsible for any injuries inflicted upon any participating parties. Client(s) will be responsible for their children and for themselves and release photographer from any claims against their person or their business.  Client swears that each person is participating voluntarily in the said photography session and forfeit all right to bring a suit against Chelsea Mussillami or Chelsea Marie Photography for any reason. CMP is not responsible for uncooperative parties.  It is understood that the behavior of children is unpredictable, however, photographer is not liable if children do not cooperate during sessions.

    Please be aware that booking fees are non-refundable, and that absolutely no refunds will be given after a session has taken place.

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