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Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/06/2011 03:21:17 PM · #1

Hello. I'm having a tough time finding a general photography contract that i can easily edit and is easy to understand. I found a great one for weddings. Should i just edit that and make it for portraits too? some links would help out a lot. Thanks in advance!

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

09/06/2011 03:51:10 PM · #2

Some links here...

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

09/06/2011 04:26:58 PM · #3

thanks Ken :)

Revecca

Nikon D5000

09/06/2011 04:35:38 PM · #4

Since we're on the subject, will someone enlight me with knowledge regarding contracts?
How exactly would it work, once a client decides they want to work with you, you make them sign said contract.. both client and photographer keeping a copy of the contract?
Is it really that simple? Is this something that needs to be notarized?

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/06/2011 05:00:00 PM · #5

Each of you keep a signed copy. No need for notarization. A signed contract can still be disputed for one reason or another (or no reason, given the right lawyer), but most people will acknowledge their responsibility to have read and understand it and comply. And most disputes can easily be worked out between reasonable parties without lawyers. Just make sure you only work for reasonable clients. ;-)

BrennanOB

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

09/06/2011 05:08:05 PM · #6

And when they sign that contract, get them to sign a check for your retainer. That check pays you to keep the stipulated date free. If they bail or need to change the date they bought, it's yours. If you complete the contract, it is a chunk of your profit. Letting them agree to a price without getting a bit of money up front, can make people think about where else they might get a better deal.

Revecca

Nikon D5000

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

09/06/2011 05:08:19 PM · #7

Thank you, oh wise ones!

Message edited by author 2011-09-06 17:08:33.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

09/06/2011 05:19:51 PM · #8

so now i have two contracts! one for well... almost everything. The other is strictly for weddings! :) It is really helpful to have contracts. especially if you dont want to get caught up in the arguement of "he said, she said". it makes sure everything is out there, so later there is little or no disputing. Last couple jobs, i didn't have a contract. I see the importance of them now :) anyways...

Can you guys take a look at my website too...? i know there is a thread specifically for that, but since i'm posting things here it would be nice :)

www.sofiaphoto.com

BrennanOB

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

09/06/2011 05:22:58 PM · #9

Originally posted by ScooterMcNutty:

www.sofiaphoto.com

this is throwing a database error message for me

09/06/2011 05:24:26 PM · #10

Originally posted by BrennanOB:

Originally posted by ScooterMcNutty:

www.sofiaphoto.com

this is throwing a database error message for me

eta. nevermind. i'll try to fix things..

Message edited by author 2011-09-06 17:24:59.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

09/06/2011 05:25:46 PM · #11

fixed! finally...

Message edited by author 2011-09-06 17:26:26.

Revecca

Nikon D5000

09/06/2011 06:33:11 PM · #12

Originally posted by ScooterMcNutty:

fixed! finally...

I like your layout a lot!

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

09/06/2011 10:50:50 PM · #13

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Canon EOS-1D X

09/07/2011 11:30:47 AM · #14

One thing you might want to do is have an attorney review your contracts. It might cost you $100-200, but it is worth it to make sure that everything is in order (ie, enforceable). Not all laws are the same from one state to another and sometimes generic contracts need to be tweaked in order to be completely enforceable in the state you are operating. (if this doesn't apply to you, just ignore)

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A handful of comments about your website:

1) Basic layout is nice.

2) About you: ~~I am a self-taught photographer and I love it!~~ I have always enjoyed different forms of art~~. P~~, but photography ~~was the thing that stuck with me~~ is what I enjoy the most. I ~~am someone who~~ cares about the~~se pictures~~ the images I capture as much as you do! I will do everything I can to make your shoot as relaxed and as comfortable as possible. I want to capture your personality and I want to make every image as perfect as possible. ~~I strive for perfection with every shot in every photo shoot.~~ I want the best ~~to be given to~~ for you and your family so that you can enjoy these ~~pictures~~ images for years to come. ~~I also strive to capture your personality as well as possible and for you to enjoy your time and to be relaxed with me as well.~~ I ~~grew up near~~ am from the Seattle area and love shooting anywhere in this beautiful place.

3) Avoid any language that detracts from you (ie, "It's been a while since I updated my site").

4) Watermark your images

5) The crop on the waterfront wedding is disconcerting

6) The image navigation takes too many clicks, especially having to reach up for the back button. You might want to look for a gallery plug-in.

7) I'm also not sure about uploading images that large. It's ok every now and then, but I wouldn't recommend it for every image.

8) Check your language for the use of "pictures". Anyone can "take a picture", but photographers "capture images". It's a matter of how you want to be perceived.

All in all, not a bad start.