Wedding photography contract template

What's in this wedding photography contract

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1. 1. The parties. This contract is between [Couple's names] (the Client) and [Photographer or business name] (the Photographer) for photographing the Client's wedding on [Wedding date] at [Venues].
2. 2. Booking and retainer. The date is reserved when this contract is signed and the retainer of [Booking retainer] is paid. The retainer is not refundable, because the Photographer turns away other work for the date.
3. 3. Coverage. The Photographer will provide [Coverage]. Extra time on the day can be added at the Photographer's hourly rate if the Photographer is available.
4. 4. Price and payment. The package price is [Package price], including the retainer. The balance is due 30 days before the wedding. If the balance is not paid on time, the Photographer may treat the booking as cancelled after giving written notice.
5. 5. Delivery. The Photographer will deliver an edited online gallery within [Delivery time] of the wedding. The Photographer chooses which images to edit and deliver, and unedited files are not supplied.
6. 6. Style. The Client has seen the Photographer's work and understands the style. The Photographer will use professional judgement in composing and editing images. The Photographer will try to capture any must-have shots the Client lists in advance, but cannot guarantee every moment or person, because weddings move quickly and some things are outside anyone's control.
7. 7. Venue rules and cooperation. The Photographer will follow venue and officiant rules, which may limit where images can be taken during the ceremony. The Client will help by keeping to the agreed timeline and asking a family member to help gather people for group photos.
8. 8. Guests' cameras. The Photographer is not responsible for shots spoiled by guests' phones, cameras or flash getting in the way.
9. 9. Meals and breaks. For coverage over six hours, the Client will provide a hot meal and a short break for each photographer at a sensible time during the reception.
10. 10. Copyright and use. The Photographer owns the copyright in the images. The Client may print, share and post the images for personal use, but not sell them or license them to others. The Photographer may use the images in its portfolio, website and social media unless the Client opts out in writing before the wedding.
11. 11. Postponement and cancellation. If the Client postpones, the Photographer will move the booking to a new date if available and the retainer will transfer. If the Client cancels, the retainer is kept, and if the cancellation is within 60 days of the wedding the full balance is payable.
12. 12. If the Photographer cannot attend. If illness, injury or an emergency prevents the Photographer attending, it will try to send a suitably experienced replacement. If no replacement can be found, all money paid will be refunded, and that refund is the full extent of the Photographer's liability.
13. 13. Liability. The Photographer uses professional equipment and backs up files. If images are lost or damaged through equipment failure or other causes, the Photographer's liability is limited to a refund of the amount paid, or a fair part of it for partial loss. Nothing here limits liability that the law does not allow to be limited.
14. 14. Governing law. This agreement is governed by the laws of [Governing law], and the courts of that place may hear any dispute about it.
15. 15. Entire agreement. This document is the whole agreement between the Client and the Photographer about its subject. It replaces anything said or written before it, and any change must be in writing and agreed by both.
16. Signed by: the Client, the Photographer, each with a signature, printed name and date.