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 04/08/2008 07:45:36 PM · #1
So, after searching for an hour... and after only coming up with model releases, I decided to start a new thread.

I have been shooting weddings for years, but the majority have been for friends (paid and unpaid). The professional (non-friend) weddings I've shot were for friends of friends, or shot with another photographer who hired me to shoot with him/her and I was paid by him/her. I've probably shot over 20 weddings in my photo-life... where am I going with this? Oh yeah... contracts!

I've never had a contract! Do any of you have any sample wedding photography contracts I can tweak and use? I checked online, but most are very complex, including way too many details and deadlines. I need something moderate, not too complex, not too simple.

All help appreciated! :)
Arielle
 04/08/2008 07:49:53 PM · #2
PM me with your email and I'll show you mine
 04/08/2008 07:50:49 PM · #3
The New Wedding Photographers Guide has a section on contracts.
 04/11/2008 11:18:02 AM · #4
You definitely wnt to have a contract when doing wedding photography or someone will eventually take you to the cleaners. I will PM you with my contract. A wedding contract needs to be as specific as possible and the only potential liability you should have is to create photos of your samples you showed your clients. Not having a clear concise contract can open up additional liabilities.

The DWF www.digitalweddingforum.com is also a great source for wedding photographers.

Message edited by author 2008-04-11 11:19:14.
 04/11/2008 11:34:55 AM · #5
i did a google search for "wedding contracts" found two or three that I like (re: understood) and printed them out.

then I combined elements of each of them

i suppose to be completely thorough, you could have a lawyer look at it
 04/11/2008 12:22:24 PM · #6
The problem with contracts you find online is that language that is fine in one state could void the clause or the entire contract in another.

Example: In some states, it's OK to require a "non-refundable deposit" to hold a date. In others, a "deposit", by its legal definition must be wholly refundable, so to achieve the same effect, it must be called a "non-refundable retainer". So, even though you might have gotten a deposit, the bride could cancel for any reason on the last day and be legally entitled to a full refund of the deposit despite the language in your contract.

So, please, spend the time and money to have your contract reviewed by a lawyer.
 04/11/2008 12:25:58 PM · #7
I think my pre-paid legal people can take a look at it for a small fee. I'll be editing the mix of contracts I was sent, then I'll send it off to them :)

Thanks!
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