clarabel

Clarabel

So this is when I start to do a little checking.  I google “Flaunt Magazine” and they seem legit enough and the fee is high for this area, but they aren’t FROM this area, so everything seems legit.  There are two things though that start to bother me a little and get my spidy senses to tingling… 1, the email is from a gmail account.  That seems a little odd and 2. the emails doesn’t contain any contact info.  Maybe she’s (?) is using her personal email?  Maybe she’s working from home?  Still, I’m starting to get a little suspicious.  She seems to know all the correct items to cover and it all sounds like she know’s what she’s talking about.  But still, it seems too good to be true…  But hey, maybe the photography Gods are smiling at me…  I respond with this…

My reply to email #2 

Clarabel

I’m just looking to work out the details of the shoot…

FLAUNT

1422 Highland Avenue,Los Angeles, CA

CONTRACT FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES

Michael Ray Photography

2820 Smallman Street

Pittsburgh, PA. 15222

412-232-4444

AGREEMENT 

This contract constitutes an agreement between Flaunt (hereafter “Client”) and Michael Ray Photography (hereafter “Photographer”). Any alterations to this agreement must be authorized in writing by both the photographer, and Flaunt. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

I am compiling shots for Flaunt.com “Featured Styles” segment and the online fashion magazine is looking for professional and reliable photographers who want to create stunning images- Flaunt is particularly looking for outdoor and urban looks.

If you’re interested this project, it is important to understand few details about the project. These are:

• You will be required to work with 2 models.
• There will be 3 outfits per model, 5 looks for each outfit, which totals 30 looks/images.
• Outfits/Wardrobe will be supplied by us.
• Location, date, and time will be fixed by you.
• We want 30 professionally taken pictures in High Res Digital Copies.
• Delivery date: Sept 10th  2018.
• Compensation: $2,500 ($700 upfront and $1,800 final payment).
• You will hold full image right (Licensor)

USAGE LICENSE      

This license is strictly limited to the terms and conditions below, and governed by the Copyright laws of the United States, as specified in Title 17 of the United States Code: 

Licensee: Flaunt

Licensor: Michael Ray Photography

Delivery Date: Sept 10th  2018

Duration of Rights: 12 months 

Exclusivity: Exclusive   

Media: Editorial and Online    

ESTIMATES   

The fee quoted by the client is for the original job description as presented by the Client. Any subsequent changes, whether made orally or in writing, may result in additional charges. The expenses are estimated in good faith. Actual expenses, which may be greater or less, will be invoiced.      

DEFINITIONS 

“Publicity” use is when the Client submits photographs to an outside publication (whether print or electronic) for editorial use and the Client (our clients) is not paying for that use. “Advertising” use is when the Client (our clients) is paying for the placement of a photograph in whatever media it appears, such as in a Newspaper, magazine, billboard or website. “Collateral” use is when the photographs appear in a publication that the Client produces, such as a magazine, annual report, brochure, pamphlet, poster or website, and whose audience is employees, customers, shareholders, or the general public. “Photograph(s)” are images created as a part of the project as agreed to by the Photographer and Client.      

RESPONSIBILITIES

While Photographer will make every reasonable effort to take photos specifically requested by Client, Client understands that this is an uncontrolled event and that due to the vagaries of the weather, available light, time restrictions and the willingness of subjects, Photographer may take longer time to deliver the photographs. Photographer takes the utmost care with respect to exposure, transportation and processing the photographs. 

Also, Photographer’s responsibilities include but not limited to, coordinating the shoot, selecting location, fixing date for the shoot, safe keeping the outfits, and disbursing models’, Hair stylist, and Make-up Artists’ fee to their manager.

Photographer accepted to pay models, hair and make-up fee from part of the advance payment received from the client. $4.600.00 will be required by the booking agency prior to the shoot to secure the models and artists, to be paid by the photographer.

PAYMENT 

Client shall make advance payment of $5,300.00 prior to start of work; the advance fee includes Photographer’s $700 upfront and $4,600 for the talents. Photographer’s balance of $1,500 shall be made within 3 days of confirming final images as agreed in “JOB DESCRIPTION”. Checks payable to:   

Michael Ray Photography

2820 Smallman Street

Pittsburgh, PA. 15222

412-232-4444

FILE DELIVERY

Photo shoot shall begin once advance and clothes are received, with final file delivery 10 days from that date.  Upon completion of initial photo shoot, “Final delivery” will include 30 image files, including images of each outfit delivered to photographer. Final, high-resolution TIFF, JPG, or PSD files will be delivered upon full payment received. 

COPYRIGHT 

All of the Photographs created by the Photographer (both moving and still) are their copyright are the sole and exclusive property of the Photographer. Grant of any reproduction rights to the Client is conditional upon receipt of payment in full. All rights not expressly granted shall be reserved by the Photographer. Modification of Photograph(s) and/or incorporation of Photograph(s) in any layout or concept shall not constitute a Joint Work.      

ADDITIONAL USAGE 

If Client wishes to make any additional uses of the Photographs not covered in the initial agreement, Client shall obtain permission from Photographer and pay an additional fee to be agreed upon.      

CANCELLATION, POSTPONEMENTS   

In the event of a cancellation or postponement of a shoot by the Client, Client shall pay all expenses incurred by the Photographer up to the time of cancellation, plus a fee to be agreed upon. If a shoot is cancelled within 24 hours of departure for the shoot, Client shall also pay 50% of the anticipated photographic fee and 100% of the anticipated fees of any subcontractors booked for the job; if shoot is cancelled within 48 hours of departure for the shoot, Client shall pay 0% of the anticipated photographic fee and 50% of the anticipated fees for any subcontractors booked for the job.      

INDEMNIFICATION   

Client hereby indemnifies and holds the Photographer harmless against any and all liabilities, claims, and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising from Client’s use of Photographer’s work. The Photographer similarly indemnifies and holds Client harmless against any and all liabilities, claims, and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising from Photographers negligence. 

LIABILITIES

Photographer assumes no liability (financial or otherwise) for clothes/accessories damaged during shipping. Additionally, photographer is not liable for costs associated with tailoring services required. Photographer is not liable for shooting delays due to wrong sized clothing/accessories. This includes model rebooking costs. Photographer is not liable for weather-related delays. Any unexpected costs due to tailoring, other delays, or requests of the model(s) will be included in the total bill due before file delivery.      

AUTHORSHIP CREDIT   

A credit in the name of Photographer shall accompany the Photographs whenever practical and shall abide by any format the photographer wishes.    

ADDITIONAL RETOUCHING 

Any additional retouching requested by Client will be quoted on a case-by-case basis.     

ALTERATION 

Client will not make any alterations to Photographs including but not limited to: color, contrast, additions or subtractions without prior written consent of Photographer.        

For FLAUNT

Authorized agent: Ryan Gray 

Signature:         

Date: 22/08/2018 

For Naomi Epstein Photography

Photographer’s Name:   

Photographer’s Signature: 

Date: 

I figured that if this was legit that he would mention a local modeling agency and and makeup person and I could contact them and see if they know what was what…

Email #4

So a new person enters the story!  Or at least a new email address, probably the same guy… And at this point, I’m assuming it’s a guy.  I don’t know why, I guess that I assume that women aren’t this sleazy.

My reply to email #4

I hope you’re doing okay with the health issues.  

Promises promises….

My reply to email #5

Have you chosen the models yet?  Can you send me a link to their portfolio page?

Hi Micheal,

Yes / no

Hello Micheal,

This is James Barton here,from Clarabel.We are to provide 2 models, a Hair stylist/MUA, and a mobile studio (Van or Motor home) for the shoot you will be coordinating.
Ray and Hannah fits into the profile Flaunt and Brandon Media are looking for. Our total fee for the entire services is $4,600.00 including refreshment for my team.
My team will be available to shoot 4th to 13th of Sept but I will be waiting for you to pick a date that best suits you. According to Flaunt schedule, the deadline is in about 2 weeks.
Clarabel told me are incharge and coordinating the shoot and you will have the budget sometimes this week.
Regarding payment, we require you pay our fee ($4,600) prior to the shoot; cash deposit will be ideal but if you are unable to do that I guess wire transfer will do it.
If you have any question, please feel free to email me. Bartonandqueck.com is presently offline so I attached the models’ com cards.
Thanks

Now I’m applying a little pressure…

They look the part and I think this will work really well.  There are a few locations very close to my studio that would be perfect for this!