Terms of Service

It is understood Caryn Silverstein is the exclusive official photographer retained to perform the photographic services requested by the client.

All images taken by the photographer are sole property of Caryn Silverstein. It is understood that client does not receive, or is entitled RAW image files.

Upon agreeing to these terms, Caryn Silverstein will reserve the time and date agreed upon by contract. All clients agree to a 50% deposit when signing contract. Balance is paid day of photo shoot. Deposits are non refundable.

If, in the opinion of the photographer, inclement weather or other adverse conditions prevent the creation of a portrait meeting the artistic standards of the studio/photographer, photographer may elect to use an alternate location or to reschedule the portrait.

Clients understand that the full replacement cost of any damaged lights, modifiers, backgrounds or other equipment in the studio that have been damaged by the client will be charged in addition to any studio fees, taxes or other charges.

Client understands and agrees that Client is hiring Photographer to perform Photographer's service in Photographer's own discretion and style. Client has no authority to control the manner in which Photographer takes photos. Client has no right to rescind this Agreement in any way if Client is not satisfied with Photographer's photography. Photographer reserves all creative rights for choosing which images will be presented to the client and removing any undesirable images from the collection. Photographer will make a good faith effort to achieve Client's desired results. However photography is a subjective art form, and Client acknowledges that Photographer cannot and will not guarantee any particular results, including Client's desired results.

Caryn Silverstein may substitute another photographer to take the photographs in the event of Studio/Photographer’s illness or of scheduling conflicts. In the event of such substitution, Studio/Photographer warrants that the photographer taking the photographs shall be a competent professional.

If Caryn Silverstein cannot perform this Contract due to fire or other casualty, strike, act of God, or other cause beyond the control of the parties, or due to Photographer’s illness or emergency, then the Photographer reserves the right to cancel or assign another professional to cover. This limitation on liability shall also apply in the event that photographic materials are damaged in processing, lost through camera or media malfunction.

A location fee, production fee, or any other additional costs incurred by the photographer may be charged to the client at the photographers discretion.