Here are some of the most common elements you can expect to find in a photography contract. Be sure to discuss these items before you sign with your photographer.
- Full name and contact information for the photographer and yourself.
- The date of the wedding, the arrival time, and the full address of the wedding location.
- The number of hours that the photographer is expected to shoot.
- The assistant, if there is one, and the hours he/she will work at your event(s).
- When your proofs will be ready and how long they will be available to view online.
- When and how you’ll receive your albums and prints once you place the order with your photographer, and any other package or delivery fees and details.
- An itemized total cost, including a detailed list of everything it includes, as well as a price list for extra prints and albums.
- Overtime rates.
- Deposit amount and the date that it was paid.
- Remaining balance and its due date.
- Policy for cancellation and refund.
- An emergency back-up plan, in case the photographer is sick and unable to make it to the wedding.
