WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRACT 
I. THE PARTIES. This Wedding Photography Contract (“Contract”) made on  _________________, 20____ is by and between: 
Photographer: _________________, with a mailing address of  
__________________________________ (“Photographer”), and 
Client: _________________, with a mailing address of  
__________________________________ (“Client”). 
The Photographer and the Client are each referred to herein as a “Party” and  collectively as the “Parties.” 
II. WEDDDING. 
Wedding Title: _________________ 
Address: __________________________________ 
Date: _________________, 20____ 
Start Time: ____:____ ☐ AM ☐ PM 
End Time: ____:____ ☐ AM ☐ PM 
Additional Description (if any): __________________________________ Hereinafter known as the “Wedding.” 
III. SERVICES. The Photographer agrees to provide the following at the Wedding:  (check all that apply) 
☐ - Photography 
☐ - Videography 
☐ - Other: __________________________________ 
Hereinafter known as the “Services.” The Services are to be provided at the  Wedding in a professional manner in accordance with industry standards and for  the Photographer to adhere to any reasonable requests by the Client. 
IV. CALCULATION OF FEES. In exchange for the Services provided, the Client  agrees to pay the Photographer based on: (check one) 
☐ - A Flat Fee. A total of $_________________. 
☐ - Hourly Fee. $______ per hour with a minimum of ____ hours. ☐ - Other: __________________________________
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Any distribution of physical or professionally formatted media products is to be  billed separately. The amount mentioned in this section is solely for the Services  provided. 
V. DEPOSIT. As part of this Contract, the Photographer requires: (check one)  
☐ - Deposit Required. $_________________ is due of which ____% is non refundable at the time of signing this Contract. The amount shall serve both  as the Deposit and consideration. 
☐ - No Deposit. There is no money due at the time of signing this Contract. The good faith promises of performing under this Contract, by both Parties,  shall serve as consideration. 
Hereinafter known as the “Deposit.” 
VI. TERMS OF PAYMENT. The Client will be responsible to pay the Photographer for the Total Amount upon: (check one) 
☐ - Receipt of Invoice. The Client shall have ____ days to pay. 
☐ - Specific Date. The Client is required to pay the Total Amount by  _________________, 20____. 
☐ - Other: __________________________________ 
VII. METHODS OF PAYMENT. The Photographer’s acceptable methods of payment  are as follows: (check all that apply) 
☐ - Cash 
☐ - Check 
☐ - Credit Card 
☐ - Venmo 
☐ - Other: __________________________________ 
VIII. LATE FEES. If a payment due by the Client is not made within the requirements  mentioned in Section VI, there will be: (check one) 
☐ - No Late Fee. There shall be no late fee due by the Client. 
☐ - A Late Fee. The Client will be charged: (check one) 
☐ - A Flat Fee. The flat fee is equal to $____ for each day payment is  late. 
☐ - Based on Interest. Interest of ____% will be charged on the  
outstanding balance due for each month payment is late.
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IX. WEDDING CHANGES. After the signing of this Contract, changes to the  Wedding by the Client: (check one) 
☐ - Can be Made. A change or cancellation of the Wedding is allowed no  sooner than ____ days prior to the Wedding. If a change or cancellation of the  Wedding occurs sooner than such time period: (check one) 
☐ - Payment is Required. A payment equal to: (check one) 
☐ - ____% of the Deposit shall be made non-refundable to the  
Photographer. 
☐ - ____% of the Total Amount shall be due and payable by the Client  to the Photographer. 
☐ - Payment is NOT Required. No payment will be due by the Client and  any Deposit made will be fully refunded. 
☐ - Cannot be Made. If there is a change or cancellation by the Client, at any  time after the signing of this Contract, a payment is required of: (check one) ☐ - ____% of the Deposit will be made non-refundable to the  
Photographer. 
☐ - ____% of the Total Amount will be due and payable by the Client  to the Photographer. 
X. FOOD. At the Wedding, the Client agrees to provide the Photographer: (check  one) 
☐ - A Meal. The Client will offer the Photographer a meal where the Wedding is taking place in accordance with the menu options provided. Said meal shall  be provided by the Client, free of charge, as part of this Agreement. 
☐ - No Meal. The Client will not offer a meal to the Photographer.  
XI. MISCELLANEOUS. The Photographer and the Client agree to the following: a. Independent Contractor. It is agreed that the Photographer will be  considered an independent contractor for the purposes of this Contract, that  they will maintain their own independent business and furthermore will use  their own tools and equipment in fulfilling the Contract. 
b. Taxes. Any taxes due as part of the Photographer providing their Services in  this Contract are the sole responsibility of the Photographer. 
c. Important Moments. Any and all-important moments at the Wedding must  be properly communicated with sufficient notice to the Photographer. d. Photographer’s Actions. The Client and all guests understand that the  e. Additional Services. Any additional services (“Additional Services”) must be  requested by the Client in writing and are subject to rejection by the  Photographer should said request be impossible or inconvenient to meet.  Should a request for Additional Services be accepted, the Client agrees to  pay for any and all fees charged by the Photographer for such.
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f. Damage to Equipment. The Client will be responsible for any damage or  loss to the Photographer’s equipment due to misuse or theft by the Client or  any guest of the Client and in the case of a force majeure event (including but  not limited to fires, floods, inclement weather, and earthquakes). 
g. Liability and Indemnification. The Photographer will not be liable for direct,  indirect, incidental, or consequential damages (including, but not limited to,  damages for lost profits or increased expenses) with respect to any claim  related to this Contract and the Services provided. The Client indemnifies and  holds harmless the Photographer and any subcontractors working with the  Photographer against all liability related to the Client's Wedding from the date  of the Wedding and on into the future. The Client will assume all legal fees  claimed by third persons, provided that such loss or damage was not caused  by the fault or negligence of the Photographer or its employees, agents, or  subcontractors. Furthermore, the Photographer has the right to cancel, at any  time and without notice, the Services mentioned in this Contract with no  liability or obligation to the Client other than refunds of any Deposit or  advanced payments made by the Client. 
XII. SUBSTITUTION. The Photographer may substitute another equally skilled  photographer in the case of illness or scheduling conflicts. The Client will be  given notice as soon as possible in such a circumstance. 
XIII. WATERMARKS. All images shown with watermarks, in a preview only viewing,  or any limitations shall be removed upon full payment to the Photographer. 
XIV. COPYRIGHT. The Photographer has the nonexclusive, irrevocable, perpetual,  and international rights to use, publish, crop, modify, reproduce, and distribute  any photos taken at the wedding, in print and in all other formats, methods, and  technologies of distribution of any kind, now known or later developed. Therefore,  it is strictly illegal for the Client to modify, copy, or reproduce the photographs  without the written permission of the Photographer unless it is for personal use. 
XV. ORIGINAL PHOTOS. It is understood that the Photographer shall be the sole  owner of any photos taken at the wedding unless otherwise agreed upon. 
XVI. PHOTOGRAPHER’S CANCELLATION. If the Photographer is forced to cancel  the services that is beyond their control, all funds paid by the Client shall be  returned and the Photographer shall be held harmless from any legal or financial  liability. 
XVII. SEVERABILITY. Should any provision of this Agreement be determined to be  void, invalid, unenforceable, or illegal for whatever reason, such provision(s) shall be null and void; provided, however, that the remaining provisions of this  Agreement shall be unaffected thereby and shall continue to be valid and  enforceable.
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XVIII. GOVERNING LAW. This Contract shall be governed under federal law and the  laws located in the state where the wedding is taking place. 
XIX. ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS.  

XX. ENTIRE CONTRACT. This Contract constitutes the entire Contract between the  Parties. No modification or amendment of this Contract shall be effective unless  in writing and signed by both Parties. 
XXI. EXECUTION. The Photographer and the Client each represent and warrant to  the other that each person executing this Contract on behalf of each party is duly  authorized to execute and deliver this Contract on behalf of that party. 
Client’s Signature: ____________________________ Date: _____________ Print Name: _________________________ 
Photographer’s Signature: ____________________________ Date: _____________ Print Name: _________________________
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