Wedding Photography Contract

Wedding Photography Contract

This contract is an agreement between {Photographer}, hereafter known as “Photographer,” and {Client}, hereafter known as “Client.” By signing this agreement, both parties agree to all terms set forth below. A signed copy of this agreement will be retained by the photographer and will be provided to the client.

Services

The services provided to the client will be as follows: {List services}. This will occur between {start time} and {end time}. The client agrees to assist in organizing participants in poses and otherwise facilitating the photographer’s job. Without this cooperation, the photographer cannot guarantee that the desired product can be provided.

While the photographer will consider the client’s input on desired shots and appearance, the photographer will execute the final artistic decision. This includes color balance choices, orientation, and poses. The payment received includes an artistic consultation in which these issues will be discussed, to be provided {date}.

Payment and Liability

Payment will be in the amount of {Payment}. This includes {list photograph package inclusions}. Additional images may be purchased for {additional print rate}. A disk containing the images will be provided to the client at {specify charge, if any, and if images will be watermarked or low-resolution}

A deposit of {deposit} is due at the time of signing. This deposit is not refundable in case of cancellation of the event. If the photographer must cancel the event, the deposit will be fully refunded within {time}. The full amount of payment will be due {due date}.

The client agrees to indemnify the photographer from any suit or legal action. This includes action arising from violation of copyright laws during the event, as it is the client’s responsibility to obtain copyright clearance. Likewise, it is agreed that it is the client’s responsibility to obtain permission from all guests to be photographed. The client will be responsible for all expenses and legal fees arising from this type of action.

In the very rare case of loss of images, the total amount of liability will be the amount paid to the photographer. No additional damages may be sought.

Special Conditions

In addition to the above provisions, the following special conditions will apply: {List special conditions, such as food provided, transportation, clothing to be worn, or expense reimbursement}. It is also understood that the services provided will include {list special inclusions, such as a shot of all children, the dress, or wedding preparation photography}.

(Client Signature)		(Date)
(Photographer Signature)		(Date)