Why have a contract at all?
Because it saves everyone a phone call later. A good contract says what’s happening, when, and what you’ll have afterward, so nobody has to remember a conversation from three months ago.
What should it cover?
- The date, the venue and the hours. Including when I arrive, so setup isn’t on the clock you care about.
- What you get and when. A private gallery, and roughly when it arrives.
- Who owns the photos. More on that below.
- Expenses. Anything beyond the booking should be agreed ahead of time, never a surprise on the invoice.
- Payment. When it’s due, in plain dates.
- Changes. What happens if the schedule moves or the event runs over.
Who owns the photos?
With me, you do. When you book, the photos are yours to use. I keep the right to show them in my portfolio, and that’s it. No long licensing back and forth.
What if the event runs long or the plan changes?
It happens all the time. Extra time is added by the hour, and a date change is handled in writing. There’s more on what happens if the event runs over and what happens if your photographer can’t make it.
What else should I check before I sign?
Read the questions to ask an event photographer, and look at event photography pricing so the number in the contract makes sense.
What should I send you?
Just send me the date and any details that matter, and I’ll send a contract with everything spelled out.
