• Who is entering into the agreement and the purpose of the agreement

• On what day and at which place the photography session will occur, as well as the length of the session

• The type of session to be shot and the price

• Methods of payment accepted

• Payment policies (initial payment, retainer/deposit, final payment, refunds, etc.)

• How many photographs will the client receive and how long a period of time after the session

• Who owns the copyright and intellectual property rights after the session is complete

• A model release, to allow you the photographer to use images of the client for promotional purposes

• Requirements and policies around the clients use of the photos

• Option to purchase the copyright to the photos for a specified fee

• Policies around travel, parking, and shipping and the fees associated

• The photographer retains creative license rights to perform the services with their specialized skill and talent

• How cancellations and rescheduling would be handled

• What happens in the case of a weather delay

• Standard legal clauses including: confidentiality, representations and warranties, limitation of liability, merger, waiver, force majeure, notice, compliance with law, amendments, assumption of risk, indemnification and dispute resolution

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This is the contract between you and your photography client which clearly spells out what is expected of both parties, and important details and policies that go along with the relationship.

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