Photography contracts: clauses worth including
Deposit, number of photos delivered, deadlines, usage rights and rescheduling, written clearly to avoid disputes.
Scope of work
State the duration, location, number of photographers, minimum number of photos delivered and the delivery format (edited photos, originals).
Deposit and payment
Deposit percentage, payment due dates and consequences of late payment. Collect deposits through a payment link so there is a clear record.
Rescheduling and cancellation
Fees for rescheduling or last-minute cancellation, and force-majeure conditions such as storms or illness.
Delivery deadline
A concrete number for the selection gallery and for finished photos. Clients dislike 'as soon as possible' more than anything.
Usage rights
Whether you may post to your portfolio and whether the client may use photos commercially. Ask and record it from the start.
Storage
How long you keep the originals, after which the client is responsible for their own backups. Piklove keeps galleries for the period you set.