Read more about the PORCH PORTRAIT PROJECT BELOW THE SIGN-UP FORM.

AGREEMENT TERMS

BY SELECTING “I AGREE” ABOVE, AND SUBMITTING THIS FORM I AM STATING THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE ABOVE PHOTO RELEASE. 

I hereby grant the Brian K. Powers Photography and the Porch Portrait Project permission to use myself and my family members (as listed in the attached form description of people being photographed) likeness in a photograph, video, or other digital media (“photo”) in any of its publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration.

I understand and agree that all photos will become the property of Brian K. Powers Photography and the Porch Portrait Project. 

I hereby irrevocably authorize Brian K. Powers Photography and the Porch Portrait Project to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose. In addition, I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photo.

I hereby hold harmless, release, and forever discharge Brian K. Powers Photography and the Porch Portrait Project from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I, my heirs, family members, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.

WHY PORCH PORTRAITS?

The Porch Portrait Project is an amazing opportunity for you to record this moment in history while receiving a professional portrait of you with the ones you love at this rare time when you are all together. 

I am not only taking portraits of you and your family, but I am also allowing you the opportunity to share a message that will be documented for this generation, and all the generations to come. Take a marker and a large piece of paper and write whatever you want, good, bad, inspirational, silly…whatever you are feeling at that time and moment. I will have you display your signs for a second portrait in a larger effort to document what we, as a collective are feeling. 

I was compelled to create the Porch Portrait Project, not only to fill a creative void while my studio is shuttered but also to document this uncertain time while doing what I could to make a difference. During this time of quarantine, I have found myself without work and no creative outlet. Photographing portraits of people on their porch or in their yard at a safe social distance seemed perfect.  

IS IT SAFE “ SOCIAL DISTANCING” CONTACT?

Yes. I will definitely be practicing ”social distancing” as required by the current administration. I will keep a safe distance of at least 20 feet. I am photographing with a 200m telephoto lens which allows me to keep my distance. I can shoot from the middle of the street, in your driveway, or even from my car.  

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST & WHAT IS IN IT FOR ME? 

This is a FREE, NO FEE, NO CHARGE project! There is no cost, no purchase, and no commitment. After taking your porch portraits, I will edit the images and will email all participants one or two fully edited, high-resolution digital files. You can do whatever you want with your professional portrait. Print it, post it or just keep it on your phone. I will also be creating a gallery of all the project images for all to see and enjoy. 

WHO IS BRIAN THE PHOTOGRAPHER?

My name is Brian Powers. I am a full-time professional portrait photographer with a studio in the Park Trades Center, downtown Kalamazoo. I am also the primary photographer for the Southwest Michigan publication ENCORE Magazine, a contracted photographer for Bronson Hospital, Hour Media, and the University of Michigan among other publishers and advertisers. 

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?

For you to participate, I will need to collect your email and address information through the form below. I need your email information to send you the digital file of your portraits. I need your phone number to text you when I arrive. I also need your approval to use your photo for social media and prints. I will not be displaying your last name or address on any social media posts or print projects without your prior consent. Once you fill in and submit the form, I will contact you to schedule a time to take your Professional Porch Portrait! 

Please join me in documenting this pivotal point in human history while sending your personal message to the world.  

-Brian