MADDIE PARADISE Photography Contract
This agreement is between MADDIE PARADISE (hereafter referred to as “PHOTOGRAPHER”) and
____________________ (hereafter referred to as “CLIENT”).
1. Scope of Work:
This contract is for services and products related to a photography shoot (hereafter “shoot” or “the shoot”)
to take place at the following time and place.
PHOTOGRAPHER and CLIENT are to arrive for the SHOOT at ____________ (time) at
_________________________(place).
PHOTOGRAPHER agrees to provide no fewer than ______________ photos for CLIENT to view 7 days
after the shoot, and is not required to provide more than this number of images. PHOTOGRAPHER will
perform basic post-processing or digital image editing services on these photos where artistically
necessary.
2. Fees:
In consideration for the photography services provided by PHOTOGRAPHER, CLIENT agrees to pay the
sum of _____________. CLIENT agrees to pay the photographer a non-refundable initial payment
totaling 50% (fifty-percent) of the total price of the photography services upon signing this contract. The
initial payment reserves the photographer’s time and is not a retainer or deposit. PHOTOGRAPHER
agrees to not advertise availability of this same time slot to any other potential clients. If CLIENT cancels
this shoot for any reason less than 48 hours prior, the initial payment will not be returned to CLIENT.
The balance of the payment for photography services must be paid in full no later than 7 days after the
SHOOT detailed in Section 1: Scope of Work.
Acceptable payment methods include Venmo, Zelle, or check made out to MADIGAN PARADISE.
3. Work Product
PHOTOGRAPHER will deliver photos to CLIENT no more than _______ days after the date of the
SHOOT.
Photos from the SHOOT to be delivered to CLIENT to download in 3000 pixels (long edge) resolution.
How many photos--included in the price--will be licensed to CLIENT? ___________
4. Indemnification:
4.1 - PHOTOGRAPHER and CLIENT agree that PHOTOGRAPHER is under no obligation to capture any
specific moment or pose or person(s) during the SHOOT.
4.2 - If PHOTOGRAPHER is unable to perform the services in this contract due to any cause outside its
control, client agrees to indemnify photographer for any loss damage or liability; however,
PHOTOGRAPHER will return in full all payments made by CLIENT to PHOTOGRAPHER in relation to
this SHOOT.
4.3 - CLIENT agrees to indemnify and hold harmless PHOTOGRAPHER for any liability, damage, or loss
related to technological failure, including data loss.
4.4 - CLIENT understands and agrees that PHOTOGRAPHER is not required to maintain copies of the
photos from this shoot 60 (sixty) days after the photos have been delivered to CLIENT.
4.5 – CLIENT agrees to hold PHOTOGRAPHER harmless for any personal injury which may occur as the
CLIENT poses or works with PHOTOGRAPHER.
4.6 – PHOTOGRAPHER will strive to present photos in a workmanlike manner but is not required to cater
to specific aesthetic preferences of CLIENT, other than what has been previously agreed upon.
4.7 – PHOTOGRAPHER and CLIENT agree that PHOTOGRAPHER is under no obligation to deliver any
RAW files from the SHOOT.
5. Duty of Client
CLIENT will obtain all permissions necessary for PHOTOGRAPHER to photograph at the SHOOT.
PHOTOGRAPHER has no duty to obtain permission of reception centers, churches, buildings, properties,
or other locations to operate thereon. CLIENT understands and agrees that any failure to obtain these
permissions resulting in fines to photographer, or which prevent photographer from photographing the
event(s) is not the fault, liability, or responsibility of photographer.
6. Exclusive Photographer
CLIENT agrees and understands that no other party other than PHOTOGRAPHER may take pictures of
any poses, lighting situations, or setups made by the photographer. This slows down the photographer’s
work and violates the photographer’s right to take pictures of the event. CLIENT agrees to take
responsibility for insisting that no person(s) get in the way of the PHOTOGRAPHER or take pictures in
these situations.
7. Model Release
CLIENT grants permission to PHOTOGRAPHER and its assigns, licensees, and sublicensees,
permission to use CLIENT’S image or likeness in any and all forms of media for commercial purposes,
advertising, trade, personal use, or any and all other uses. Therefore, PHOTOGRAPHER may use
CLIENT’S likeness and image on PHOTOGRAPHER’S website or other advertising.
8. Social Media
When uploading to a social media profile, CLIENT shall “tag” PHOTOGRAPHER’S page in the caption or
on the first slide photo uploaded. When uploading to a blog, website, or online portfolio, CLIENT shall
identify the “COPYRIGHT YEAR PHOTOGRAPHER BUSINESS NAME” in the caption.
PHOTOGRAPHER Signature _________________________________ Date: ___________
CLIENT Signature __________________________________________ Date: ___________
CLIENT Email ________________________________________ CLIENT Phone ___________________