What is a Basic Photography Contract?

There are several reasons to have a legal photography contract in place for your clients. First, of course, is the misunderstandings that we already mentioned. Usually, these are honest mistakes, but they can still cause headaches and profit loss. Contracts also set the stage for a legitimate and professional business transaction. Your clients will take the process more seriously. And they’ll know that there are clear terms and consequences. It also solidifies your image as a professional photography business owner if you have a set process for them to go through. Finally, having a photography contract strengthens the trust between you and the client. There are no surprises and the client knows exactly what to expect!

What Should a Photography Contract contain?

Here’s a quick list of the basics to include in your wedding photography contract; we’ll explore them in more detail below.

1. Basic information of both parties.
2. Hours of work.
3. Price.
4. Terms of payment.
5. Deliverables agreed to.
6. Delivery dates.
7. Image rights for both parties.
8. Policies regarding other photographers.
9. Failure to comply clause.
10. Cancellation and refund policy.

Sources: https://www.godaddy.com/garage/how-to-write-a-wedding-photography-contract-10-essentials-to-include/ , https://expertphotography.com/10-things-your-photography-contract-must-include/.