Terms of service.

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRACT
This Agreement is made and entered into on [Date], by and between:
Photographer: [Your Full Name or Business Name] ("Photographer")
Client(s): [Client Full Name(s)] ("Client")

1. Event Details

  • Event Date: [Wedding Date]

  • Event Location(s): [Venue Name(s) and Address(es)]

  • Start Time: [Time]

  • End Time: [Time]

2. Scope of Services

The Photographer agrees to provide wedding photography services, including:

  • Pre-event consultation

  • Coverage of wedding day as outlined above

  • Post-processing and editing of images

  • Delivery of final photographs via [Online Gallery / USB / Other Method]

3. Payment

  • Total Fee: $[Amount]

  • Deposit (non-refundable): $[Amount] due at contract signing

  • Remaining Balance: $[Amount] due no later than [Number] days before the wedding date

Failure to pay the final balance by the due date may result in cancellation of services without refund.

4. Deliverables

  • Edited high-resolution images: [Approximate Number, e.g. 300-500]

  • Delivery timeframe: Within [4-8 weeks] of the wedding date

  • Format: [JPEG / Online Gallery / USB]

  • Photographer retains the discretion to edit and release only the best images.

5. Copyright and Usage

  • The Photographer retains the copyright to all images.

  • The Client is granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license for personal use (printing, sharing with family/friends, social media).

  • Images may not be altered, sold, or used for commercial purposes without written consent.

  • Photographer may use images for portfolio, website, social media, and promotional use unless otherwise agreed in writing.

6. Client Cooperation

The Client agrees to:

  • Provide accurate scheduling information

  • Ensure all participants cooperate and are on time

  • Assign a point person to assist with group photo coordination

Photographer is not responsible for missed shots due to uncooperative individuals or lack of time.

7. Creative License

The Photographer has full creative control over shooting, editing, and styling of images. The Client acknowledges that they are familiar with the Photographer’s portfolio and style.

8. Limitation of Liability

  • Photographer is not liable for any loss or damage to images due to circumstances beyond their control (e.g., equipment failure, weather, venue restrictions).

  • In the event of total photographic failure, the Photographer’s liability is limited to a full refund of payments received.

  • Photographer will take all reasonable steps to back up images but is not responsible for archival after delivery.

9. Cancellation and Rescheduling

  • Cancellation by Client: Deposit is non-refundable.

  • Cancellation by Photographer: A full refund will be issued and efforts will be made to find a replacement photographer.

  • Rescheduling due to force majeure (e.g., illness, pandemic, extreme weather) will be accommodated when possible without penalty.

10. Model Release

The Client grants the Photographer and their legal representatives the right to use images of the wedding day for advertising and promotional purposes unless the Client opts out in writing.

11. Privacy

The Photographer will not share personal details of the Client (e.g., home address, contact details) and will store images securely.

12. Miscellaneous

  • This contract is governed by the laws of the state/province of [Your State/Country].

  • This document constitutes the entire agreement and supersedes all prior agreements.

  • Amendments must be in writing and signed by both parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Wedding Photography Contract on the day and year first above written.

Photographer Signature: _______________________
Print Name: _________________________________
Date: ____________

Client Signature: _____________________________
Print Name(s): _______________________________
Date: ____________