Providing Meals: If the photographer will be shooting the reception and food is provided, commonly a meal is provided to the photographer or they are allowed time to eat their own food (if the wedding is an all-day event). Non-Refundable Deposit: A deposit usually becomes non-refundable either at the signing of the contract or within 30 days of the wedding. Separate Charges: The photographer will commonly offer a price to shoot the wedding and another price for the production of the photos (digital or physical prints). Also known as a “retainer.” Important Clauses and TermsĬopyright: The photographer will commonly hold all copyright ownership rights of the media until full payment has been made by the couple. A respected photographer will commonly require at least a 50% non-refundable deposit at the time of signing the agreement.
