Anyone have a "Be aware" clause in their contracts?

[danpass]

What I mean is something like:


Things to Keep in Mind

Your ceremony venue may not allow flash photography which will impact x y and z.

SoandSo may restrict photographers to a certain place which will impact the first kiss, putting ring on the finger
(name a good shot .... )



I'm considering it more in terms of customer service, it may get them thinking more of what they would like to see in the pics later on and/or set proper expectations.

You guys got anything like that?

[jessiper]

I've seen "Not responsible for image quality of ceremony shots where flash photography is not allowed." (or basically something like that) It's something I always bring up when they say they're having a church wedding. I ask them to check w/the officiant to see what kind of restrictions they'll have for me. They'll usually say, "no, they're cool, they'll be fine," but then they're shocked when they're told what I can and cannot do. So, it's definitely something they should be aware of.

[JWright]

I've seen "Not responsible for image quality of ceremony shots where flash photography is not allowed." (or basically something like that) It's something I always bring up when they say they're having a church wedding. I ask them to check w/the officiant to see what kind of restrictions they'll have for me. They'll usually say, "no, they're cool, they'll be fine," but then they're shocked when they're told what I can and cannot do. So, it's definitely something they should be aware of.

I never left that kind of thing up to the bride and groom. They've enough to worry about. Once the booking was made, I made it a point to contact the church or venue where the wedding was taking place regarding their policies. I also attempted to obtain officiant information and contact them about what they prefer.

[picturecrazy]

nah, I don't put anything like that in. That's why they hire us pros... because we should be able to deliver excellent work no matter the conditions.

[sierra_nova]

My contract states:

The photographer is limited by the guidelines of the ceremony official or the reception site management. THE CLIENT agrees to accept the technical results of their imposition on the photographer. Negotiation with the officials for moderation of guidelines is THE CLIENT'S responsibility.

Reasonably straight forward.

Cheers,
Naomi

[danpass]

nah, I don't put anything like that in. That's why they hire us pros... because we should be able to deliver excellent work no matter the conditions.


Well if you have to shoot from the back I'm sure a 300mm f4 prime (on a crop body) will be sufficient LOL


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[danpass]

My contract states:

The photographer is limited by the guidelines of the ceremony official or the reception site management. THE CLIENT agrees to accept the technical results of their imposition on the photographer. Negotiation with the officials for moderation of guidelines is THE CLIENT'S responsibility.

Reasonably straight forward.

Cheers,
Naomi


I'm not talking about the clause itself (I already have that)

What I'm talking about is the potentialities of such restrictions (missed shots/opportunities, etc)


Just pointing them so to speak.



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[sierra_nova]

I'm not talking about the clause itself (I already have that)

What I'm talking about is the potentialities of such restrictions (missed shots/opportunities, etc)


Just pointing them so to speak.



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I'm not quite sure I understand. I don't think anything else needs to be on paper - anything else can be covered while you are chatting to them.

Cheers,
Naomi

[jessiper]

I never left that kind of thing up to the bride and groom. They've enough to worry about. Once the booking was made, I made it a point to contact the church or venue where the wedding was taking place regarding their policies. I also attempted to obtain officiant information and contact them about what they prefer.

The reason I want them to know is because I don't want them to be upset later when all they get are shots from the balcony or something. Even if I were to tell them why later, they still might have a negative feeling about it. I don't put that phrase in my contracts (the one I wrote above) because I have fast enough lenses, and zoom lenses, to deal with any lighting/church situation (as Lloyd mentioned).

[Scott_Quier]

I have a clause about "house rules", then I talk with the official and the reception venue management. If anything comes out of those discussions that will impact on the photography, I let the B&G know.

For example, about a month ago, I was contracted to photograph a wedding (who knew?). Talking to the official, I was allowed a total of 6 photos during the ceremony. Her definition of the ceremony was from the time the bride stepped into the sanctuary until she left. The official was allowing me two as she came in, two as the couple left, and two from the balcony.

The official then suggested that she would be more than happy to re-create any shots either the B&G or I wanted.

I related this to the bride. She was cool with it.

As a direct result, the re-created shots, while technically fine, lacked a lot of the emotional impact that would have been captured during the ceremony. Oh well.