Wedding Photography Session Agreement

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION AGREEMENT

This Wedding Photography Session Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between Client Name: and Photographer Name: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client desires to retain Photographer to provide professional wedding photography services for Client's wedding event to record and deliver photographic images; and

WHEREAS, Photographer represents that Photographer has the skill, experience, equipment, and personnel necessary to perform such services in a professional manner under the terms set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth their respective rights and obligations with respect to the services, deliverables, payment, and ownership of images.

EVENT DETAILS

Event Date:    Ceremony Location:

Coverage Start Time:    Coverage End Time:

SCOPE OF WORK

Photographer shall provide professional photography services for the wedding event described above. Services include on-site photography coverage, post-production editing, and delivery of final images as set forth below. Specific tasks, timelines, and deliverables are described in the Scope of Work field.

PAYMENT TERMS

Total Fee: $ . The fee covers the services and deliverables described herein.

Deposit/Retainer: $ due upon signing to reserve the date. Deposit is non-refundable except as provided in the Termination section.

Balance Due: $ due by .

Late Fee: If payment is not received by the balance due date, Client agrees to pay a late fee of per month on the outstanding balance, or the maximum allowed by law, whichever is less.

Additional expenses (travel, second shooter, venue fees) are the responsibility of the Client if incurred and authorized in advance. Expenses will be billed and become due with the final balance unless otherwise agreed.

TERM AND TERMINATION

Agreement Start Date: . Agreement End Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party if the breach is not cured within days after written notice. Photographer may terminate if conditions at the event site present a safety risk or materially interfere with performance.

If Client cancels the wedding date more than 90 days prior to the event, Photographer will retain the deposit as liquidated damages. If Client cancels within 90 days of the event, Photographer will retain the deposit and may invoice for a reasonable portion of lost fees for which Photographer cannot be rebooked.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Photographer and Client each agree to maintain the confidentiality of the other's non-public business information disclosed in connection with this Agreement. Confidential information does not include information that is publicly available or independently developed without reference to confidential information.

OWNERSHIP, LICENSE, AND USE

Photographer retains all copyrights in the photographic images created during the event. Photographer grants Client a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the delivered images for personal, non-commercial purposes (prints, social media, personal display). Any commercial use, resale, or licensing of images requires separate written permission and compensation to Photographer.

Client hereby grants Photographer a perpetual license to use images for Photographer's portfolio, marketing, website, competitions, or editorial purposes, subject to Client's reasonable request for anonymity where agreed in writing.

MODEL RELEASE

Client grants Photographer and Photographer's assigns the right to use photographic likenesses of Client and wedding attendees for promotional, advertising, and portfolio purposes. If Client does not consent, Client must check the box below.

Client opts out of granting promotional/marketing usage to Photographer (photographer will reasonably accommodate such request but may require additional written restrictions).

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; INDEMNIFICATION

Photographer's liability for any claim arising under or related to this Agreement shall be limited to direct damages not to exceed the amount of fees actually paid by Client to Photographer under this Agreement. In no event shall Photographer be liable for consequential, incidental, punitive, or special damages.

Client agrees to indemnify and hold Photographer harmless from claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses arising from Client's misuse of images, Client-provided incorrect information, or third-party claims related to the event, except to the extent caused by Photographer's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

FORCE MAJEURE

Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform due to events beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disaster, government orders, or public health emergencies. In such event, parties will negotiate in good faith to reschedule or otherwise resolve performance obligations.

GOVERNING LAW

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

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any attachments and the Scope of Work, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals, and communications, whether written or oral. Any modification to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

NOTICES

All notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses listed above or to such other address as either party may designate by notice to the other. Notices shall be deemed given upon personal delivery, confirmed facsimile, or three business days after deposit with the postal service.

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