Contract template · Photographers

Photography contract template

A photography agreement covering the deposit, cancellation, rescheduling and a personal use license for delivered images.

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Sample wording to get you started. It is not legal advice. Have a lawyer review it before you send it to clients.

Service Agreement

  1. Parties

    This agreement is between [Your business] and [Client name], dated [Date].

  2. Services

    [Your business] will provide the photography coverage described in your proposal or invoice.

  3. Fees and payment

    Your date is reserved once this agreement is signed and the deposit is paid. The remaining balance is due as shown on your invoice.

  4. Rescheduling and cancellation

    The deposit is non-refundable. If you need to reschedule, let us know as soon as possible and we will do our best to find a new date.

    Initial to confirm you read the cancellation terms: [Client initials]

  5. Coverage and delivery

    Coverage runs for the hours listed on your invoice. Extra time on the day is billed at the hourly rate on your invoice. Please provide a vendor meal for coverage of 6 hours or more.

    Your edited gallery is delivered within the timeline in your proposal. Unedited files are not included. [Your business] chooses the final edit and editing style.

  6. Image use

    You receive a personal use license for your delivered images. Commercial use, such as advertising by a venue or vendor, needs written permission.

    [Your business] may share selected images in its portfolio and on social media unless you ask us not to in writing.

  7. Signature

    [ ] I have read and agree to this agreement.

Questions

Is this contract legal advice?

No. It is sample wording based on common practice in the trade. Have a lawyer in your state or country review it before you send it to clients.

Can clients sign it online?

Yes. In Semuko, clients sign in the browser, initial the cancellation terms and tick the agreement box. Your business name, the client name and the date fill in for you.

Is this template free?

Yes. You can read and copy the full template on this page without an account. To send it to clients from Semuko, start a free trial. No credit card is needed.

Can I change the wording?

Yes. Every template is a starting point. In Semuko you can edit the text, rename it and save your own version for future clients.