Contract for Photographers & Videographers [Wedding & Portraits]

Navigate Your Photography and Videography Business servicing weddings and taking portraits with Confidence 

Step into each photoshoot with the assurance that everything's covered, legally and logistically, with our template Contract for Photographers & Videographers [Weddings & Portraits]. This agreement is crafted to address the unique challenges and opportunities in wedding and portrait photography and videography, ensuring that your hard work is protected and your client expectations are clearly set. 

Whether you're framing the perfect shot or capturing a fleeting moment, our contract template for photographers and videographers simplifies the business side, so you can concentrate on your art. It's not just a contract; it's peace of mind for you and your clients. 

Expand Your Protection Seamlessly 

Ensure every aspect of your photography business is safeguarded with our related Model Release and Print Release agreements. These templates are about reinforcing the protections and boundaries already set in your Contract for Photographers & Videographers [Weddings & Portraits]. By including these essential documents, you provide an extra layer of clarity and legal safeguarding for situations involving models and the distribution of your images to clients. 

Model Release Agreement: When capturing people, whether in weddings or portraits, this agreement clarifies the consent and rights associated with using someone's likeness in your work. It's an indispensable tool for protecting both you and your subjects and allowing you to use any images for commercial purposes including advertising. 

Print Release Agreement: This document comes into play when you're ready to deliver images to your clients. It reaffirms the boundaries and expectations set in your primary contract, specifying how clients can use the prints and digital files they receive. 

By integrating these documents with your main contract and making them part of your system and process, you ensure coverage for all common legal aspects of professional photography, from shoot to print. This approach not only fortifies your legal defenses but also enhances trust and transparency with your clients. 

About the Template 
 
Created by lawyers and peer reviewed by other lawyers for quality assurance, this fill in the blanks template can be ready within 15 minutes or less, ready for you to copy and paste into your system and send to your client for them to sign. 
 

Bonus Links: For extra guidance, check out our blog articles on... 

Photogapher's Guide to All Things Legal for Your Photography Business

Photographers: What Contracts Do I need to Run A Photography Business?

Photographers: How to Start A Wedding Photography Business

What’s included? 
Your template purchase includes: 

Fill in the blanks Template in Word format 

Template User Guide pdf – Handy hints on how to update your template 

Single user licence to edit, use and reuse the template as often as you need for your business 

BONUS: Access to The Legally Legit Lounge® for Templates with “how to” video tutorials to walk you through your template* 

BONUS: Future template updates 

BONUS: Video Guide – This comprehensive video walkthrough is designed to guide you step-by-step through the template, providing clear instructions and assistance to help you successfully complete it with a few tips thrown in for good measure! 

Additional Resources for Commercial Photographers and Videographers 

If your work extends into the realm of commercial photography or videography, it's crucial to have the right contracts in place that cater specifically to the commercial side of the business. For professionals in these areas, we recommend exploring the following templates to ensure your projects are fully protected and your client expectations are precisely managed: 

Contract for Photographers & Videographers [Branding & Headshots]: Tailored for commercial shoots, this template covers the unique aspects of working with businesses and brands, including detailed usage rights, licensing agreements, and commercial project specifics. 

Contract for Photographers & Videographers – Products: Ideal for photographers and videographers working with ecommerce brands and bricks and mortar retailers. This template agreement outlines project scope, delivery timelines, copyright provisions, and more, ensuring your creative work is fully safeguarded. Tailored to accommodate the diverse needs of businesses selling products – whether beauty items, clothing, or home goods, and regardless of the selling platform – this agreement ensures clarity, secures your work’s value, and supports your peace of mind across various commercial projects. 

Got questions?  Check out our FAQs below.

The Contract for Photographers [Weddings & Portraits] includes the following key features: 

• Clear payment terms  
• Your obligations (and those of your client)  
• Intellectual property protection  
• Termination terms (including what happens if the pandemic crashes the party)  
• Refund and cancellation provisions  
• A completely customisable proposal that sets out the specifics  
• Many more industry-specific bits and pieces to ensure your arrangement is legally legit 

Our Contract for Photographers [Weddings & Portraits] template is ideal for: 

• Professional Photographers and Videographers specialising in weddings and portraits 
• Professional Photographers providing other non-commercial photography 
• Freelance Photographers seeking to professionalise their non-commercial photography services 
• Photography Agencies providing wedding and portrait services and other non-commercial photography services 

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Our templates have been designed to cater to general contractual needs and, in some cases, specific industry requirements. However, they may not encompass all unique aspects or specific needs of your particular situation or industry. If you require specific terms, conditions, clauses, or provisions not covered in the template you purchase, we strongly recommend seeking professional legal advice. By using our templates, you acknowledge that they may not fully cover the intricacies of your individual circumstances and agree to modify and adapt the content as necessary to meet your specific requirements. We are not responsible for any omissions or the suitability of any template for your particular needs.

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Our templates are however customisable for countries outside of Australia, and whilst they are a good base and potentially save you money getting something created from scratch, it would be prudent to have a lawyer in your country to review the template especially if you have any questions. 
 
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