Q: What Should Be Included in a Photographer/Videographer Contract ?

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There are many essential points to include in your photography and videography contracts. You should make sure that you have the contact info (name, address, telephone number, and fax number) of the photographer, videographer, or studio you’re hiring, as well as an emergency number you can use on your wedding day if something goes awry.  The contract should also state the starting location, time, and date for the session, as well as the number of contracted hours. List the full names of the photographer or videographer (and assistants if applicable) in the paperwork so you know you’re getting the person whose work you reviewed, and finalize the number and types of cameras they’ll be using as well. Specific package details, date of receipt of the final versions, and a complete line-item breakdown of costs (including the grand total) should all be included in the contract, too. Once the obvious issues are covered, be sure to include the things that many couples overlook: Deposit amount; payment schedule; upgrade/re-order costs; cancellation and refund policies; and the method of compensation should they fail to perform the services they were hired to do. Once you are clear on the finer details, go ahead and sign off on the fine print, and always, always keep a copy for your records.

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