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Contracts that are clearly laid out and agreed upon also help to avoid miscommunication between contractors, in this case, photographers and their clients. Weddings regularly involve photography contracts, but the planner of any major event should have a contract in place with their photographer.

Some people are surprised, until I explain that the contract's main purpose is to document my commitment to delivering their photos within a reasonable time and at the agreed price. Here, I'll take a look at the main points that should be covered in a photographer's contract.

A basic wedding photography contract usually includes the following: Names and contact information for both the bride and groom. Detailed description of the service rendered ? photographs, in this case. Breakdown of fees (including deposit) and payment schedule. Date, time and location of the ceremony and reception.

Wedding industry professionals should always try to get BOTH spouses to sign their service contract. Thus, Client 1, Client 2, and you as the business owner should each have a signature line at the bottom of the contact. Then, once all parties sign, the contract is finalized and fully valid.

It's important for your contract to set out the scope of the services you'll be providing, along with a schedule. State when your services start, when they will end, and what you'll be shooting, and include a schedule or timeline so that everyone involved knows what, when, where, and how.

Don't Live Without Contracts ?You can shoot without a model release, but you should never shoot without a photography contract. So many photographers do the opposite,? she says. ?They just get a model release, which is good, but they don't have any of the policies spelled out.?

Do not let the number of people at the photoshoot confuse you on who needs to actually sign the contract. If the person is communicating with you, booking you, and paying you, they need to sign the contract. If they are just paying as a gift, then they need to sign a third-party addendum.