Complete Wedding Contract

lakiluno wrote in post #1453812
OK
I've got some contracts. I've tweaked it slightly formatting wise, got rid of the odd text and changed the currency to $/£/R/E instead of R

Obviously you'll need to tweak it. For easy viewing, I have it in 3 formats

http://leo.rampen.ca …dding/weddingco​ntract.pdf - PDF
http://leo.rampen.ca …dding/weddingco​ntract.odt - Open Document (use if you have openoffice)
http://leo.rampen.ca …dding/weddingco​ntract.doc - MSWord document

Anyway...thank me with L's!
not really...(well...if you can afford it )

Leo

Hi,

I jumping in on this thread, I saw that LEO had links to some wedding contracts (which they all may be the same contract just different document format) but the links are no longer valid just wondering if these could be updated?

This thread is rated 5 stars!!!!

http://www.photographe​rstoolkit.com/contract​s

tim wrote in post #9097880
http://www.photographe​rstoolkit.com/contract​s

thought the idea of the forum was to help each other out, not get someone through lawschool...

maybe original poster could put them back up....

zincozinco wrote in post #9101862
thought the idea of the forum was to help each other out, not get someone through lawschool...

maybe original poster could put them back up....

If you want a professionally written contract for very little money that contract's a very good idea. It's written by an experienced lawyer/photographer and is pretty close to bullet proof.

Or you can use a contract you scrounged from somewhere, which may have loopholes, and wasn't written by a lawyer. Your call.

Hi Johan - just found this post. First of all, thank you for putting the time and effort into sharing this document. There is a lot of good material here as well as tips for the photographer wanting adequate protection while providing solid service. I agree it would make a very good sticky.

My only criticism is regarding "other photographers" at the event. This is something that gets discussed here now and then, sometimes with a lot of excitement. I am not saying that you should not have this clause, but it's "enforcement" may a bit cumbersome, and the new person starting out should be aware of the reality.

I certainly don't like other people interferring with my work. It make it very clear when I am working, and make it a point to take up a lot of space around me with great enthusiasm to discourage folks from getting in my way. In the interest of being nice, kind and friendly to guests - smiling guests happy with the photog make better pictures - I don't mind the odd shot when I am done, so long as it in no way slows me up. But the way it's worded here, it almost makes it look like guests have hardly any opportunity at all to take pictures.

Again, I'm not trying to be a cranky old fart. This is good solid stuff you've contributed to the forum, and in no way do I want to detract from that generous effort. - Stu

Hi Poolstok,

I think you covered most of the requirements. I would add another item for the customer to fill in on the form. What attire the photographer is required to wear the day of the wedding. I have seen another photographer rock up with shorts and sandles at a very formal wedding...

Jy moet onthou on pryse te verhoog - Nommer 27 Reprint Orders.

Groete/Regards,
Andre

Number of Guests rather than Amount of Guests would be more correct.

tim wrote in post #9097880
http://www.photographe​rstoolkit.com/contract​s

Would these work in Canada?

That depends - different states/countries have different tax laws/codes and requirements for legally running a business. You'll have to investigate those and see how they apply to your own personal situation.

I know in Ohio I can download the necessary forms from our Business Gateway. It takes a few minutes to fill out, and I believe the filing fee is $50. When in doubt, consult with an accountant or a CPA to make sure you haven't filed incorrectly.

biggpopa wrote in post #9423167
Would these work in Canada?

biggpopa wrote in post #9423167
Would these work in Canada?

You'd have to ask a lawyer. I use a contract written by my local professional organisation, which i'm a member of, but they make it available to anyone.

Thank you for all the time & thought you put into this.

Thought that looked familiar, it's the SKC Photography contract which many use as their base and modify it to suit themselves or their location. It's a good start.

Thank you very much, it's great contract!

Hi ... I used this template for a wedding I did.

I just realized that - correct me if I'm wrong - I'd need both the bride and groom's signature, not just the one responsible paying right?

If not for any other reason, then at least for the model release?

I've only got the bride's signature as she was responsible for handing me the money...

How would I go about getting the groom to sign for the model release? Do I just get him to sign the original contract and date beside it???