A Photography Services Agreement is a document through which one party, known as the client, hires a photographer to take photos at a photography shoot. These types of agreements are often quite simple and only really need the information about the parties, as well as the details of the photography services.
The type of photography contracted for can be anything from wedding shoots to commercial photography - this document will apply to each different type of photography session. The parties will need to know all of the details of the photography session or sessions before putting together a written agreement.
This document is written to ensure that all necessary details of the photography services are covered, including who owns the intellectual property and how payment is expected to be made. It also contains standard contractual provisions: things like a limitation on liability and intellectual property protection clause, as well as termination and governing law.
How to use this document
This document can be used by a photographer, looking for a standard form template for clients, or for a client who has just hired a photographer. Either party can fill out this document, as long as all of the details of the agreement are known. It is more likely that a photographer will want to fill out this document, however, as they are generally the party responsible for setting their own terms for their photography services.
The input for this document is quick and easy: first, the general party details are asked about, such as who they are, whether they are people or businesses and their contact information. Then, additional questions are asked about the actual photography services, including what type of photography it is, the event details, if applicable, and the fee information.
This document contains all of the terms required to ensure a fair photography contract and properly govern the agreement between the parties.
When this document is filled out, both parties must sign it and then each should keep a copy.
Applicable law
Although there is not one set of laws or regulations outlining what must be contained in a Photography Services Agreement, these documents will generally be governed by state law. This agreement contains a Governing Law provision which makes the law of the contract the state where the photography services will be done or where the photographer lives.
How to modify the template
You fill out a form. The document is created before your eyes as you respond to the questions.
At the end, you receive it in Word and PDF formats. You can modify it and reuse it.
Photography Services Contract - FREE - Sample, template
Country: United States