(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 Hilary Nicholson Photography (HNP) 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 HNP 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 HNP’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 HNP 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, social media, advertisement, and editorial use. HNP agrees to limit the use of these images and photographs to promotional use only. HNP may revoke this license at any time and for any reason. HNP retains all copyrights to the images and derivative works thereof. HNP agrees to only use first names of children.

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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 Hilary Nicholson Photography. The client will receive images via online gallery, and may print at their discretion as well as purchase additional downloads, 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 Hilary Nicholson 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 HNP from any liability due to loss or damage of the images, and also releases HNP 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 Hilary Nicholson Photography. HNP highly recommends that photographs be printed only through a professional printing lab.  

 

WAIVER OF LIABILITY RELEASE By agreeing to a photography session with Hilary Nicholson Photography, I am hereby waiving, releasing, and discharging Hilary Nicholson 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. HNP 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 Hilary Nicholson or Hilary Nicholson Photography for any reason. HNPP 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.

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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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