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Photography/Videography Contract
Agreement for photography or videography services.
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# PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY CONTRACT
**Contract Date:** {{contract_date}}
This Contract is entered into by:
**Photographer/Videographer:**
{{photographer_name}}
{{photographer_address}}
{{photographer_phone}}
{{photographer_email}}
**Client:**
{{client_name}}
{{client_address}}
{{client_phone}}
{{client_email}}
## 1. EVENT/PROJECT DETAILS
**Type of Service:** {{service_type}}
**Event/Project Name:** {{event_name}}
**Date:** {{event_date}}
**Start Time:** {{start_time}}
**End Time:** {{end_time}}
**Location:** {{event_location}}
## 2. SERVICES INCLUDED
{{services_included}}
## 3. DELIVERABLES
{{deliverables}}
**Delivery Timeline:** {{delivery_timeline}}
**Delivery Method:** {{delivery_method}}
## 4. COMPENSATION
**Total Fee:** {{total_fee}}
**Payment Schedule:**
- Deposit: {{deposit_amount}} due upon signing
- Balance: {{balance_amount}} due {{balance_due_date}}
**Payment Method:** {{payment_method}}
## 5. TRAVEL
{{travel_terms}}
## 6. CANCELLATION POLICY
**By Client:**
- More than {{long_notice}} days notice: Full refund minus {{cancellation_fee}}
- {{short_notice}} to {{long_notice}} days notice: {{partial_refund}}% refund
- Less than {{short_notice}} days notice: No refund
**By Photographer:** Full refund will be provided and Photographer will make reasonable efforts to find a replacement.
## 7. RESCHEDULING
{{reschedule_policy}}
## 8. COPYRIGHT AND USAGE
The Photographer retains copyright to all images/footage. The Client receives:
{{usage_rights}}
The Photographer may use images for:
{{photographer_usage_rights}}
## 9. EDITING AND STYLE
Images/footage will be edited in the Photographer's style. Specific edits may be requested but are subject to Photographer's discretion.
Raw files: {{raw_file_policy}}
## 10. MODEL RELEASE
The Client grants the Photographer permission to use images featuring the Client for portfolio and promotional purposes.
{{model_release_terms}}
## 11. LIABILITY
The Photographer is not responsible for:
- Images lost due to equipment failure (will provide partial refund)
- Missed moments due to circumstances beyond control
- Actions of other vendors or guests
## 12. FORCE MAJEURE
Neither party is liable for failure to perform due to circumstances beyond their control.
## 13. ADDITIONAL TERMS
{{additional_terms}}
## 14. GOVERNING LAW
This Contract shall be governed by the laws of {{governing_state}}.
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**PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER**
Signature: {{photographer_signature}}
Name: {{photographer_name}}
Date: {{photographer_date}}
---
**CLIENT**
Signature: {{client_signature}}
Name: {{client_name}}
Date: {{client_date}}Template Variables
This template uses the following variables. When you create a contract from this template, you'll fill in values for each one.
{{additional_terms}}{{balance_amount}}{{balance_due_date}}{{cancellation_fee}}{{client_address}}{{client_date}}{{client_email}}{{client_name}}{{client_phone}}{{client_signature}}{{contract_date}}{{deliverables}}{{delivery_method}}{{delivery_timeline}}{{deposit_amount}}{{end_time}}{{event_date}}{{event_location}}{{event_name}}{{governing_state}}{{long_notice}}{{model_release_terms}}{{partial_refund}}{{payment_method}}{{photographer_address}}{{photographer_date}}{{photographer_email}}{{photographer_name}}{{photographer_phone}}{{photographer_signature}}{{photographer_usage_rights}}{{raw_file_policy}}{{reschedule_policy}}{{service_type}}{{services_included}}{{short_notice}}{{start_time}}{{total_fee}}{{travel_terms}}{{usage_rights}}How to Use This Template
- Copy the template content above
- Create a new template in your API Sign dashboard
- Paste the content into the template editor
- Configure the variable field types
- Save and start creating contracts
Disclaimer: This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult with a qualified attorney before using any legal document.