Glamour Photography Contract Bundle Checklist

May 11, 2022

Whether you're going out to a high-end dinner party, going to see a film, or any fancy event, you want to look your best. A photo can bring out the best you, and having a photoshoot to show off one's glamourous self is the perfect reason to bring out the glittering dresses, high heels, and sparkling jewelry! 

From getting every pose just right, to figuring out which skirt matches with what background, there's no denying just how intimidating a glamorous photoshoot can be, and worrying about legal papers and issues only adds onto the stress.

We at TheLawTog have an affordable Glamour Bundle, tailored to professionals who want to skip the stress, and focus on the dress. This Glamour Bundle was specially created for internationally renowned photographer, Sue Bryce.

#1. Essential Contracts

  • Booking Contract: includes provisions such as coverage, retainer, payment schedule, completion schedule, use of independent contractors, rescheduling, cancellation, body alterations, proofing, photographic materials, client usage, social media usage, artistic rights, incorporation of photographer's standard price list, travel and overage fees, substitute photographer, use of alcohol, creative control, indemnification, and legal miscellany.
  • Print release - The print release form is readily customizable to be included with digital file orders to outline the dos and don'ts that the client can do with your art. This gives the client the permission to print only.
  • Model release - Includes a custom drafted model release specific to boudoir photography for adults - the model release allows for client to select which level of client behavior and poses taken can be shared.  

See our Glamour Portrait Bundle here

#2. Sales Contracts 

  • Credit Card Authorization Form - This form creates an authorization by Clients to allow Photographers to automatically draft from any credit card.  Outlines responsibilities and penalties as well.
  • Payment Plan Contract - This agreement outlines all of the responsibilities, deadlines and consequences of a payment plan for products added onto collection or purchase not outlined in the original services agreement.
  • Product Delivery Agreement - This agreement is utilized at the final delivery of products to ensure clients acceptance of products and remind that all sales are final and no refunds will be given
  • Invoice Form - This form acts as a fill-in-the-blank invoice (can be done digitally or printed and filled in) for easy ordering.
  • Final Sale - The Sales Contract is for use at the sales session to protect the sale. This can be used to prevent any issues with clients amending or attempting to cancel order after it has been placed.
  • Permission to Sell Photographs - This agreement allows the client to provide the photographer permission to sell photographs from their photography event to private third-parties. It also acts to define uses, restrictions on purchasers and specific images that are sold to third-parties (For example: parents of the bride/groom, wedding party participants).
  • Copyright Card - Are you using the appropriate language to inform, educate and remind your client of the copyright information already outlined in your contract?  This document provides a gentle reminder to clients to help protect your art.
  • Album Design - This agreement outlines the procedures, ordering dates, design approvals, design modifications and applicable fees and/or costs that may be associated with changes beyond what is included in the collection /album sold.
  • Hair and Makeup Contract - For Photog Use

See our sales bundle here

 

#3. Marketing Contracts 

  • Portfolio Building 
  • Model Call Contract- This contract is intended for photographers actively portfolio building with model calls, or have models for a variety of reasons (workshop/mentoring modeling, continued portfolio building, etc.).

    Model Release - (explained above).

    Print Release - (explained above).

    Photography Barter Contract - Outlines the exchange between photographer giving services and/or products in exchange for bartered goods or services. 

  • Collaboration 

    Styled Shoot Collaboration Agreement: Agreement between the styled shoot host and each vendor who will contribute or participate in the styled shoot. Covers relationship of parties, use of equipment and props, venue fee allocation, compensation, confidentiality and non-disclosure of proprietary information, cancellation, publication of images and material from collaboration (including where, how, when, and if they can be submitted to external sites such as blog features), cooperative attitude of vendors, waivers, indemnification, and legal miscellany.

    Image Use License: Provided by the photographer to each vendor or host for use after the styled shoot. Reinforces copyright ownership with the photographer and defines the uses, including permissions regarding image alterations.

    Styled Shoot-specific Model Release: For models to sign and provide to each person using the images. Allows client to easily and legally give permission for use of their images for commercial purposes (magazine, ad etc.). It also releases any claims the client may have to future compensation for use of images. This release includes language covering adults and minors.

    Business Affiliate Agreement: This business affiliation contract will help you set expectations and legally protect the affiliate relationship. The document is intended for referral fees for referred and booked clients, along with the inclusion of photographer marketing materials and photograph displays in the Business Vendor's workplace.

  • Online Marketing

    Website Terms: Creates the legal relationship between you and website visitors, as well as setting expectations for use of website.

    Privacy Policy: Discloses the way you gather data, use and manage data of your website visitors and customers (think Google Analytics, Facebook pixels, and more!)

    Legal Website Audit Checklist: A legal and security audit review.

    Testimonial Release Form: Use client's feedback and/or testimonials in marketing without violating their privacy!

See all marketing contracts here

#4. Outsourcing Contracts

A must for second shooters, associate shooters, hair/makeup, virtual assistants and more!

Services Contract: Outlines what services the employee/contractor are being hired for.

Non-Compete agreement: Restricts competition from an employee of your business during and/or after termination of the employment.

Non-Disclosure Agreement/Confidentiality: Guards sensitive and confidential information your employee or contractor may have access to.

Non-Solicitation Agreement: Prevents employee/contractors from soliciting business from your clients.

Intellectual Property Acknowledgement: Employee/contract acknowledges all intellectual property they create will be owned by photographer's business.

See all outsourcing contracts here

 


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