GENERAL RELEASE OF LIABILITY

NIXONSTUDIORENTAL

YOUR AGREEMENT IS FORMALLY AS FOLLOWS:

For the good and valuable consideration, receipt of which I hereby acknowledge, I hereby irrevocably and absolutely release and forever discharge Nixon Photographer, Nixon Studio Rental and its heirs, assigns, and designees, successors, personal representatives, affiliates, and any and all persons, firms or corporations liable or who might be claimed liable, whether or not herein named, none of whom admit any liability to the undersigned, but all expressly denying liability, from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action or suits of any kind or nature whatsoever, which I now have or may hereafter have, arising out of or in any way relating to any and all injuries and damages or any and every kind, to both person and property, and also any and all injuries and damages that may develop in the future, as a result of or in any way relating to the following: NIXON PHOTOGRAPHER, NIXON STUDIO RENTAL, “the studio”. It is understood and agreed that this Release contains the entire agreement between parties; and that the terms of this Agreement are contractual and not merely a recital. Furthermore, this Release shall be binding upon the undersigned and his representative heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors and assigns. This Release shall be subject and governed by the laws of the State of Massachusetts. I acknowledge that I have read and understood this release and that by booking my rental I have effectively signed and I have fully agreed to this release.

STUDIO RULES

  • All rentals are paid in full in advance.

  • The cost for additional time that was not billed during the initial booking is due at the end of the session.

  • Rental time can start up to 20 minutes after the listed start time. This allows time for any traffic delays, hanging clothes, backgrounds, and getting organized without rushing.

  • There is a 20 minute buffer at the end of appointments for cleanup or conversation if needed.

  • $20 cleaning fee may apply for excessively messy studio, or large groups or production crews.

  • An incidental fee will be charged to the main cardholder on file for damaged or missing property [see “Damaged or Missing Property” below for details.]

  • First time renters can no longer rent the studio for boudoir sessions. This is because of unfamiliarity with the studio and the higher risk of property damages when unattended. Instead, refer to our trusted photographers for this genre: Swan, Alisa, Madison.

 STUDIO GUIDELINES

  • No smoking or vaping is allowed in the studio. Projects involving smoke must have prior consent of the studio. Foggers and smoke machines are allowed.

  • Music and volume is to be changed by the studio only.

  • No one will be admitted who is under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances.

  • No pets allowed without prior consent of the studio.

  • All small and/or hard to clean material (small glitter-type confetti, glitter, hair cutting, small feathers, food products, body paint, etc.) require approval from Nixon Studio Rental. A $20 cleaning fee may apply. Glitter is never allowed. Baby/Talc powder is not allowed without written permission.

  • Total 10 people max in each studio (2) at one time. Please ask about Covid restrictions case by case.

  • All video footage to be edited for commercial or promotional use that is not simple selfie video requires a video rental of $100/hr. Video recorded without permission is subject to the fee being charged to the renter’s card on file without additional notice. This includes professional behind the scenes videography.

  • Real photo shoots and non-selfie portraits done by guests on cell phones or otherwise outside of the renter’s agreement are subject to an additional rental fee minimum of $25 and maximum of $65/hr charged to the renter’s card on file. Random behind the scenes snapshots and videos of oneself, guests, friends and tag-alongs enjoying the space, mirrors or modeling just for fun with each other are perfectly okay!

ATTRIBUTION

  • As is standard practice at the professional level, renters using Nixon’s lighting designs are asked to please credit @nixonstudiorental via tag or mention. Please credit all published/magazine or gallery works as “Lighting Designer @nixonstudiorental”. Please understand you are working as a team, with a personal lighting designer, to help create photos for your clients.

  • To avoid sharing credit, please bring your own lighting equipment on a self-serve basis, using the 20 minute buffer for your setup before shooting. Renters who do not credit Nixon for his work will be asked to bring their own lights. On social media, please tag the location as “Nixon Studio Rental”.

  • Please educate your clients on tagging the studio in their posts. Doing so maintains word of mouth referrals and keeps your hourly rental cost low.

STUDIO EQUIPMENT

  • Studio lighting design is assumed provided at no additional cost.

  • Renter is not able to move or control lighting setup or tear down.

  • Black, white and grey paper backdrops are considered standard and free with rentals.

  • Color backdrops already in stock can be installed at no additional cost (colors vary, subject to availability, call for current list) 

  • Special order backdrop colors, such as any out of stock or uncommon colors, can be requested and installed for $40 (7 day notice required) See FAQ page for details.

  • Catwalk or hallway areas, staircases are a $15 add-on, including cell phone footage.

  • Rooftop areas are a $25 add-on. Add-ons cannot be booked separately/standalone.

CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULING

  • No refunds for cancellation or no shows. Studio credit may be issued via a coupon code. If credit is issued, the coupon code expires 90 days after it was issued and it cannot be renewed.

  • Renters are able to self-reschedule up to 16 hours prior or 180 days ahead.

  • There is no rescheduling fee. Renters are able to self-reschedule unlimited times up to 16 hours prior.

  • Renters who may abuse studio services are subject to be banned permanently or for up to one year.

DAMAGED OR MISSING PROPERTY

The 460 Race St studio is furnished with irreplaceable antiques dating back 200 years as well as contemporary props. Its photography equipment is the highest quality or hard to come by imports not sold in the U.S. Renters are encouraged to be insured businesses. You agree to be charged an incidental fee if any property or inventory is missing or damaged by you or your guests. The incidental fee will be charged to the main cardholder on file.

COVID-19

[No Longer In Force] In accordance with Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, Nixon Studio Rental asks that all photographers wear a mask during shoots at the studios. The studio capacity is limited to 10 persons maximum per 1,000 sq ft. This number includes the photographer and studio owner. Temperatures may be taken using a contactless thermometer at the entrance before shooting. Guests who are not being photographed are asked to wear a mask and maintain at least 6 feet of distance from others. The studio may provide free paper masks, if requested.
[The City of Holyoke has re-instated masks indoors as of December 2021 until further notice]

NON-COMPETE ETHIC

As a professional courtesy, renters are encouraged to ask permission before booking models/clients known to belong to another photographer who has rented the studio. The studio is not responsible for enforcing this ethic and it asks that photographers practice the ethic as an act of professionalism and good will. If necessary, a formal release can be sent out via this form.

FULL RENTAL AGREEMENT

The above constitutes the full rental agreement. This agreement applies to all studio rentals, go-sees and visits. The General Release of Liability agreement applies to in-house bookings, as well as all studio rentals, go-sees and visits.