Free photography contract template
This photography contract template builds a photographer contract for an event or wedding as you type: coverage hours, venue, how many edited images you deliver and how fast, the fee and deposit, overtime, and who owns the copyright. The client gets a personal-use license and you keep portfolio rights. Download the PDF, get the Word version by email, or send it for e-signature.
This is a general template, not legal advice. It may not fit your situation or your state's laws. Have a licensed attorney review it before you use it. EnFlow is not a law firm and is not responsible for how this template is used.
What this photography contract covers
- Coverage
- Delivery
- Fee and payment
- Overtime
- Copyright and use of the images
- Meals
- If something goes wrong
- Cancellation and changes
- Independent contractor
- Limit of liability
- Events outside our control
- General terms
Questions
Who owns the copyright in event photos?
In this photography contract template the photographer owns the copyright, and the client gets a personal-use license to print, share and post the delivered images. Commercial use, like advertising, needs the photographer's written permission. This is the common setup for event and wedding photographers.
What should a photographer contract include?
A photographer contract should include the coverage date, times and venue, what's delivered (number of edited images, format, delivery time), the fee, deposit and balance date, overtime, copyright and usage rights, portfolio use, meals at long events, and what happens if images are lost.
How long should image delivery take?
Image delivery time depends on the event size and your editing workload. Many event photographers promise 4 to 8 weeks. Put a number you can always meet in the form; the template states the minimum number of edited images and the delivery window.
Can a client sign a photography contract online?
Yes, a client can sign a photography contract online. Sign up free to send it for e-signature: your client signs online, and you can collect a deposit in the same step. The free plan includes 5 estimates, invoices and contracts a month.