Photography Shot-list Template

Photography Shot-list and Services Agreement

Parties and Effective Date

Client Name:    Photographer Name:

Effective Date:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client desires photographic services for the project or event identified herein and requires a detailed shot-list and professional image deliverables; and

WHEREAS, Photographer is a professional photographer engaged to provide photographic services, to prepare and execute the shot-list, and to deliver final images subject to the terms of this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the services, payment, delivery, confidentiality, and licensing terms set forth below shall govern their relationship with respect to the services described in this Agreement.

Scope of Work and Shot-list

Deliverables

The Photographer will deliver the following final materials as indicated below. Unless otherwise specified, all delivery times are calculated from the date of final shoot completion.

Raw/Original Files    Edited JPEGs    Web-size Images

Payment Terms

Total Fee: $

Payment Schedule: A non-refundable deposit of $ (or % of total) is due upon execution of this Agreement. Balance of $ is due no later than .

Late Payment: Any past-due amount shall incur a late fee of % per month on the outstanding balance, and Photographer reserves the right to withhold deliverables until payment is received in full.

Term and Termination

Term Commencement: Services under this Agreement commence on and shall continue until completion of the deliverables or until , unless earlier terminated as provided herein.

Termination: Either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice delivered days in advance. For material breach, the non-breaching party must provide the breaching party a day cure period to remedy the breach before termination for cause.

Effect of Termination: Upon termination, Client shall pay for all services performed and expenses incurred through the termination date. Photographer shall deliver any completed deliverables only after receipt of all amounts due.

Confidentiality

Each party shall keep confidential and not disclose to any third party any proprietary or confidential information of the other party learned in connection with this Agreement. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes publicly known through no wrongful act of the receiving party, or is independently developed or lawfully obtained from a third party. This obligation survives termination for a period of two (2) years.

Intellectual Property and Usage Rights

Ownership: Photographer retains copyright to all images produced unless a written transfer of copyright is executed. Photographer grants Client a limited, non-exclusive license to use the final delivered images for the purposes set forth here:

Payment Condition: Any transfer of ownership or expanded license is contingent upon full payment. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Photographer may use images for self-promotion, portfolio, and marketing.

Indemnification and Limitation of Liability

Client agrees to indemnify and hold Photographer harmless from claims arising from Client-provided instructions or materials and from Client's use of the images beyond the scope of the license granted. Photographer's total liability for any claim arising under this Agreement shall not exceed the total amount paid by Client to Photographer under this Agreement.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state or jurisdiction specified here: , without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including the attached shot-list and any written attachments executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and representations, whether oral or written. Any amendments must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Additional Notes

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