Insurances etc on shooting a wedding

[ChrisGSi16v]

What insurances will I need to do a wedding shoot?

My manager at work doesnt want to pay for a pro so has asked me. Which I very happy to do.

anythings I should watch out for / research in to?

[Mike]

I have public liability insurance with Photoguard. It makes sure that, if someone injures themselves and it's my fault, I am covered for up to £1,000,000 damages and that equates to peace of mind!

[ChrisGSi16v]

cheers mike, i read about another type in case anything happens to your pc/camera/memory card that covers you being sued in the cas eof an accident

[Dermit]

Imdemnification, Indemnification insurance (sp?) which basically insures you in case something like a memory card is damaged or something happens where you might lose all the images and they try to sue you.

You can get it through PPA membership.

[tim]

I have my equipment insured and public liability insurance. In the US lots of places won't let you take photos without it. Here it's just covering my butt, in case I manage to burn a place down or something.

[shaggymatt]

I don't think it would cover your firing if he isn't happy with your pictures! ;) If he isn't hiring a pro, and you've never shot a wedding before, I'd be careful of the position/expectations. Just make sure he is aware of your skill set.

[ChrisGSi16v]

I don't think it would cover your firing if he isn't happy with your pictures! ;) If he isn't hiring a pro, and you've never shot a wedding before, I'd be careful of the position/expectations. Just make sure he is aware of your skill set.


Yea very true! I have shown him examples of my images so he knows my skills