Media Photo & Video Contract

MEDIA PHOTO & VIDEO CONTRACT

This Media Photo & Video Contract (the Agreement) is entered into by and between:

Parties

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Contractor to provide professional photography and video services for the project described below; and

WHEREAS, Contractor represents that Contractor has the skill, personnel, equipment, and experience necessary to perform such services in a professional manner consistent with industry standards; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms and conditions governing Contractor’s performance and Client’s compensation.

Project Details

Project Name:

Event/Service Date(s): From to

Scope of Work

Contractor will provide photography and/or videography services as described below. The parties acknowledge that changes to the scope may require additional fees and an amended statement of work.

Payment Terms

Total Fee: $ payable in accordance with the schedule below.

Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $ is due upon execution of this Agreement to reserve the date.

Late Fee: Any unpaid balance not received within days after the due date shall incur a late fee of per month, compounded monthly, to the extent permitted by law.

Reimbursable Expenses: Contractor will be reimbursed for pre-approved expenses (travel, permits, assistants). Estimated amount: $

Term and Termination

Term: This Agreement commences on and terminates upon final delivery of all agreed deliverables, unless earlier terminated as provided below.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon days' prior written notice. If Client terminates without cause after work has commenced, Client remains responsible for fees for work performed and reasonable costs incurred up to the termination date.

Termination for Cause: Either party may terminate for material breach if the breach remains uncured for days after written notice specifying the breach.

Confidentiality

Each party shall treat as confidential and shall not disclose to third parties any non-public information obtained in connection with this Agreement, including but not limited to unpublished creative concepts, budgets, and client lists, except as required by law or with prior written consent. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes public other than by breach of this Agreement.

License, Ownership & Usage Rights

Subject to full payment, Contractor grants Client a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the delivered images and video for the following uses: . All other rights, including original raw files and underlying intellectual property, remain the exclusive property of Contractor unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Client shall not sell, sublicense, or transfer the licensed materials except as expressly allowed under this Agreement. Contractor reserves the right to use any images or footage for promotional purposes, portfolios, and self-promotion unless Client has checked the following box prohibiting such use: Prohibit promotional use (additional fees may apply).

Cancellation & Rescheduling

If Client cancels less than days prior to the scheduled shoot, Client shall pay a cancellation fee equal to the deposit plus any non-recoverable costs. Rescheduling is subject to Contractor availability; deposits may be applied to a rescheduled date if agreed in writing.

Equipment; Subcontractors

Contractor shall supply all customary equipment necessary to perform the services. Contractor may engage qualified subcontractors for portions of the work provided Contractor remains responsible for performance. Any specific subcontractor or assistant requests by Client shall be agreed in writing.

Warranties; Indemnification; Liability

Contractor represents that services will be performed in a professional manner consistent with industry practice. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED, SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND CONTRACTOR DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

Client shall indemnify and hold Contractor harmless from claims arising from Client’s use of the deliverables, infringement of third-party rights, or Client-provided materials. Contractor’s total aggregate liability for any claim arising out of this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by Client under this Agreement.

Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for delays or failures to perform caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, government restrictions, pandemics, strikes, or severe weather. The affected party shall provide prompt notice and shall use reasonable efforts to resume performance.

Governing Law; Entire Agreement

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of , without regard to its conflicts of law principles.

This Agreement, including any attached statements of work or addenda executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating to the subject matter hereof. Any amendment must be in writing signed by both parties.

Notices

Notices shall be deemed given when delivered personally, by nationally recognized overnight courier, or three (3) business days after deposit in the mail, postage prepaid.

Acknowledgment

The parties acknowledge that they have read this Agreement, understand its terms, and agree to be bound by it.

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