Family/Holiday (natural light) Session: $250

challenging light session:$350 (includes photographer assistant)

includes 1 hour of "on-location" photo session

clients receive 25 photos they picked from an online gallery; additional photo is $5 each

clients have print-rights for the photos they purchase which will be sent electronically

cd/usb is an additional of $20 per session

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Kid's Birthday Party Session: $200 an hour (min 2 hours) for one photographer

includes photo journalist approach photo session; candid shots; clean edits

includes all approved photos taken 

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Anniversary/Event Session: $400 per hour (2 photographer)

includes photo journalist approach photo session; candid shots; clean edits

includes all approved photos taken

Please contact me for quotes on other sessions or other locations

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The Details

A. The Client agrees to pay the Photographer a non-refundable retainer of $100 at the time of booking to secure their appointment date and time. This non-refundable retainer fee goes toward your session. The balance is due on the day of the session. The session fee covers the time and talent of the Photographer, basic retouching and creative editing of images, as determined by the Photographer, and images to be downloaded by the Client. Additional and extensive editing is available at additional expense to be determined by the Photographer. Additional prints or digital images may be available for purchase.

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B. Location Costs & Fees

If there are any costs or fees associated with the location the Client has chosen for their session, then the Client will be responsible for those fees. The Photographer will not guarantee or arrange payment on any location. The session fee covers travel within 30 minutes of zip code 90274 in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. Any location outside of these limits will be subject to an additional charge of $25 per 30 minutes as part of the agreement.

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C. Rescheduling & Cancellation

If an illness or situation prevents a photo session from taking place, the Client may reschedule their session at least 24 hours prior to their shoot without penalty. Should the Client fail to give 24 hours notice, fails to show, or decide to completely cancel the shoot, this session fee is forfeited and will not be refunded. The Photographer reserves the right to reschedule due to illness, weather, equipment malfunction, or other circumstances beyond their control. The Photographer and the Client shall make every attempt to reschedule the session.

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D. Re-shoots & Refunds

Re-shoots are determined at the discretion of the Photographer. In the event that the Client requests to reschedule a session, the retainer shall be applied to a new session if notice is given at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled session. Re-shoots and refunds will not be given for poor choices of clothing, make-up, hair or weather related issues, or by not following the recommendations of the Photographer.

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E. Completion Schedule

The Photographer shall make gallery proofs available through an online gallery proofing website within 1 week. from the session. The Client is responsible for picking their favorite images from this gallery within 21 days. The online gallery will stay open and active for at least 21 days from delivery via email. If the Client requests to extend the time and a re-uploaded of the online proofing gallery is needed, a $40.00 fee shall be applied. 

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F. Archive

After 30 days from delivery of the final images, all images will be removed from the online gallery, the Client is responsible for downloading all images within this timeframe. The Photographer is not responsible for loss or damage to the digital files due to circumstances beyond the Photographer’s control. If the Client requests to extend the time or re-open the online final gallery, a $50.00 un-archival fee shall be applied. 

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G. Payment

All payments are due in full unless payment arrangements have been made. Orders will not be processed until payment in full is received. If the Client has arranged a payment plan, the order will be placed after the final payment has been received.

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H. Damage

The Photographer is not responsible for the damage of portraits after delivery to the Client, including damage caused during transit by US mail. Client assumes all responsibility for the safety of all portraits upon receipt.

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I. Social Media 

The Client may share web/blog post links and social media albums through the use of the share functions and dissemination of direct links. The Client shall identify the business name Debora Lem Design Photography." in all caption of all photographs uploaded to social media websites and profiles. When uploading to Facebook, Instagram or any other social media profile, the Client shall tag the location of the Photographer's business page (Debora Lem Design Photography) in the uploaded files. The Client understands that any alteration of original images is strictly prohibited, including, but are not limited to: application of filters, cropping of watermarks, or modifications of any kind.

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J. Model Release

I hereby give to Debora Lem Design Photography the absolute and irrevocable right and permission with respect to the photographs that she and her associates has taken of myself and/or my minor child in which she may be included with others:

a) To copyright the same in the photographer’s name or any other name that he/she may select;

b) To use, re-use, publish and re-publish the same in whole or in part, separately or in conjunction with other photographs, in any medium now or hereafter known, and for any purpose whatsoever, including (but not by way of limitation) illustration, promotion, advertising and trade, and;

I hereby release and discharge Photographer from all and any claims and demands ensuing from or in connection with the use of the photographs, including any and all claims for libel and invasion of privacy.

K. Liability

The Photographer 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. 

L. Copyright & Penalty

Debora Lem Design, Inc. retains all copyrights to all images created during the Client’s session. A print release will be emailed when downloading digital files to print portraits for personal use up to designated size listed on print release. The print release does not allow publication of your portraits (i.e. entering in contests), selling or altering of your images without the photographer’s written permission. It is illegal to copy, scan, download, print, share, alter, or otherwise steal any image created by Debora Lem Design, Inc. during the Client’s photo session. This applies to "sneak peek" images, images posted in an online proofing gallery, blog, Facebook, or hard copy images. If client steals images via any method listed above, or any other method, the Client will be invoiced for the cost of EACH digital image client has stolen, at photographer’s current price per digital file. 

Note from the Photographer: I work very hard to create images that reflect you and your family while keeping in line with my artistic vision and creativity. I know you will want to share them and I include a sneak-peek for that very reason. However, I ask that you simply link back to my blog/website/facebook page instead of right-clicking, saving, and sharing the image via your own page. I hope that you will respect not only my hard work, but the time, money, and dedication that I have put into training and equipment to capture these images for you.

M. Session Requests 

*No cameras/camcorders/any type of recording device (this includes cell phone cameras) are allowed during the session unless prior arrangement has been made between client and photographer, including a written agreement. The photographer will not continue if there are other cameras or video taping during the session.

*Session starts at the agreed upon time. It is strongly encouraged that client arrives 15 minutes prior to the start of the session. This allows for any last-minute feeding, changing, and relaxing before the session begins. 

*Please do not bring any children not being photographed to the session.

*Please make sure hair is combed and face is clean and free of runny noses or eyes. 

*Please avoid eating or drinking red or orange food or drinks before the session, as red and orange tend to leave a stain on the face.