Example Wedding Contract

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY AGREEMENT

1.DELIVERABLES

Trove Photography Co. will supply me with the following:

Trove Photography Co. as my wedding photographers on _____________________ (date) between the hours of ___________ and ___________, providing me with unlimited photography, subject to external variables beyond their control (e.g. weather, location/venue restrictions, light availability, scheduling complications due to lateness/willingness of individuals).

Basic editing (contrast, toning, cropping, exposure) and delivery of high resolution digital files, no smaller than 3,000 pixels long edge, in JPEG format, within 60 days of the wedding day, on USB storage.

2.PAYMENT

I, __________

_________________________________, agree to pay a total of ______________________________ (amount) to Trove Photography Co. for their professional services. I understand that _______________________ (amount) of the balance represents a retainer fee that gives me exclusivity to their services to _________________________ (date).

Upon acceptance of this agreement, I will pay Trove Photography Co. _______________________ (amount) to secure their services and ____________________ (amount) upon collection of my wedding photos. 

I agree to pay for any additional photography coverage required on _______________ (date) and acknowledge that a fee of $100 an hour will be charged for any overtime requirements. I agree to settle the balance upon collection of my wedding photos.

3.CHANGE OF DATE AND/OR VENUE

I agree to notify Trove Photography Co. by phone/email/message at my earliest convenience should a change of date and/or venue occur. In situations where the new venue requires substantial travel, I agree to pay for reasonable logistical expenses. 

Furthermore, I understand that Trove Photography Co. may be unavailable on an alternate date. In such circumstances, I agree to liaise with Trove Photography Co. to find a mutually agreeable solution. I accept that I may forfeit some/all of monies paid.

4.CANCELLATION

Upon acceptance of this agreement and initial down payment, a cooling-off period of two (2) business days is allowed for any change-of-mind. After this period, I accept that no refunds for change-of-mind will apply.

Should the event be canceled within three (3) months of the wedding day, I understand that Trove Photography Co. may keep any monies paid as a result of declining other paid assignments.

In the unlikely event that Trove Photography Co. cancels on me, all monies paid will be fully refunded to my nominated bank account within ten (10) business days, accompanied with a list of recommended substitutes.

5.COPYRIGHT

Under United States of America’s Copyright Law, I understand that I hold the Copyright to my wedding photos as the commissioning client for the resultant creative work. However, I agree to transfer Copyright ownership over to Trove Photography Co. in exchange for ownership of the digital files and a non-expiring personal license to print, duplicate, and share our wedding photos. 

6.PRIVACY 

I give permission to Trove Photography Co. to use images from my wedding in the private domain (i.e. as samples of work during in-person consultations, sample albums, for instructional purposes, gaining online clientele, etc.)

Trove Photography Co. will require my written consent, as per this contract, before publishing any images from my wedding in public domain (e.g. websites, blogs, bridal magazines, social media, etc.). 

At any time, I may request Trove Photography Co. to take down any images from my wedding that had previously been allowed to be displayed in public and/or private domain.

Therefore, I acknowledge that Trove Photography Co. has a sufficient privacy policies known to the wedding industry.

7.MEALS + OHS + BREAKS

I understand that for safety reasons, Trove Photography Co. (and contractors) will not remove their enclosed footwear. 

I agree to feed Trove Photography Co. a delicious dinner meal complete with dessert. I will do my best to request that the meal will be served at the same time as my guests.

8.ILLNESS/INJURY

I understand that Trove Photography Co. falls gravely ill and/or is incapacitated prior to and/or on ________________________ (wedding date), I understand that all reasonable efforts will be made to find a suitable replacement photographer. I agree to terminate this agreement upon rejection of the substitute photographer and acknowledge that a full refund of all monies paid will be processed within ten (10) business days. 

9.HARASSMENT

I understand that in the event that Trove Photography Co. (and contractors) experience any inappropriate, threatening, hostile, or offensive behavior from any guests or person at the wedding (including, but not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances and verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature) that Trove Photography Co. (and contractors) may request the offending person(s) to be removed from the premises immediately or leave the event completely.

10.DAMAGES

Any damages by guests or other individuals done to equipment shall be paid in full within ten (10) business days. This is including, but not limited to photo booth rentals.

I have read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions of this agreement.

____________________________________________________       _______________ (date)