Photography Service Contract

PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICE CONTRACT

Parties

Client Name:

Photographer Name:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Photographer to provide professional photography services for the event or services described below; and

WHEREAS, Photographer represents that Photographer possesses the professional skill, expertise, equipment, and licensing necessary to provide such services and is willing to provide the services under the terms of this Agreement; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

Scope of Work

Event/Session Date:    Location:

Payment Terms

Deposit Due By:    Remaining Balance Due By:

If Client fails to make timely payment, Photographer may suspend delivery of deliverables until payment is made. Late fees accrue as stated above and Client is responsible for reasonable collection costs.

Term and Termination

Contract Start Date:    Contract End Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing the notice period above. Termination does not relieve Client of obligations to pay for services already rendered or incurred expenses. Photographer may terminate immediately for material breach, including but not limited to nonpayment.

Cancellation & Rescheduling

If Client cancels or reschedules within the notice period above, additional fees may apply to cover lost booking opportunities and incurred costs.

Intellectual Property & Licenses

Photographer retains all copyrights and moral rights in the photographs and other works produced under this Agreement, subject to the license expressly granted to Client below.

Standard usage license: non-exclusive, non-transferable license for personal, promotional, and portfolio use by Client as set forth in this Agreement.

Exclusive license (additional fee and separate written agreement required).

Any commercial exploitation beyond the scope of the selected license requires prior written permission and additional compensation to Photographer.

Confidentiality

Each party shall maintain in confidence all confidential information disclosed by the other party that is designated confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential. Confidential information does not include information that (i) is or becomes generally known to the public through no breach of this Agreement, (ii) was rightfully known to the receiving party prior to disclosure, (iii) is independently developed by the receiving party without reference to the disclosing party’s confidential information, or (iv) is required to be disclosed by applicable law or court order, provided prompt notice of such order is given to the disclosing party where permitted.

Indemnification & Liability

Client shall indemnify, defend, and hold Photographer harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from Client’s misuse of the photographs, breach of this Agreement, or Client-provided materials. Photographer’s total liability for any claim arising under this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by Client to Photographer under this Agreement. In no event shall Photographer be liable for consequential, incidental, or punitive damages.

Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for delays or failures in performance caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, government actions, pandemic, acts of war or terrorism, labor disputes, or severe weather. The affected party shall notify the other promptly and make reasonable efforts to mitigate the effect of such event.

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state specified below, without regard to conflict of law principles. The parties agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration or in a court of competent jurisdiction in the state selected below.

Entire Agreement; Amendments

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior proposals, negotiations, representations, or agreements, whether written or oral. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

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