Real, fillable contracts for working photographers. Tap any field to type straight into the contract, then hit Print / Save PDF on the one you need and sign it. Nothing you type is saved or sent anywhere — it lives only on your screen until you print.
⚖️ Heads up: these are starter templates written in plain English, not legal advice and not a substitute for a lawyer. They're built to cover the basics well — have a local attorney give them a once-over before you rely on them for paid work.
📸 Photography Session Agreement
For portrait, family, senior, engagement, or event sessions. Sets expectations on fees, delivery, and usage before anyone picks up a camera.
PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION AGREEMENT
This Photography Session Agreement ("Agreement") is made on between:
Photographer: , doing business as ("Photographer")
Address: Phone: Email:
Services. Photographer will photograph the session and deliver professionally edited digital images via . Raw/unedited files are not included unless agreed in writing.
Fees & Payment. Total session fee: $. A non-refundable retainer of $ is due at signing to reserve the date. The remaining balance of $ is due . Travel, admission, or permit fees, if any, are billed at cost: .
Cancellation & Rescheduling. Client may reschedule once with at least 72 hours' notice, and the retainer transfers to the new date. Cancellations with less than 72 hours' notice forfeit the retainer. If Photographer must cancel, all amounts paid will be refunded in full, and Photographer's liability is limited to that refund.
Delivery. Edited images will be delivered within weeks of the session. The gallery/download link stays active for 30 days; Photographer is not responsible for files after that window if Client was notified.
Copyright & Usage. Photographer retains full copyright to all images. Client receives a personal-use license: print, share online, and post with credit to Photographer. Commercial use, resale, contests, or altering the images beyond standard cropping requires Photographer's written permission.
Model Release. Client grants Photographer permission to use images from the session in Photographer's portfolio, website, and social media. Client may opt out by initialing here: ______ (opt-out respected, no questions asked).
Liability. Photographer is not liable for missed images caused by Client lateness, weather, or venue restrictions. Photographer's total liability under this Agreement is limited to the fees paid.
Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of .
Entire Agreement. This is the entire agreement between the parties and may only be changed in writing signed by both.
Photographer signature:
Printed name: Date:
Client signature:
Printed name: Date:
🧍 Model Release
One-page permission slip for anyone recognizable in your photos — needed before you sell, publish, or advertise with their likeness.
MODEL RELEASE
For good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is acknowledged, I ("Model"), grant ("Photographer") the following rights in connection with photographs/video taken of me on at :
Grant of Rights. Photographer may use, reproduce, publish, and distribute the images in any medium — including portfolio, website, social media, print, and advertising — for any lawful purpose, including commercial use.
Compensation. Model has received $ / time-for-photos (circle one) as full consideration, acknowledged as adequate.
No Approval. Model waives any right to inspect or approve the finished images or how they are used.
Release of Claims. Model releases Photographer from any claims arising from the use of the images, including claims of libel or invasion of privacy, provided the images are not used in a false or defamatory manner.
Minor. If Model is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must also sign below and warrants they have authority to consent on the minor's behalf.
Irrevocable. This release is irrevocable and binding on Model's heirs and assigns.
Model signature:
Printed name: Date:
Photographer signature:
Printed name: Date:
Parent/Guardian (if Model is a minor):
Printed name: Date:
Relationship to minor:
🖼️ Print Sale & Limited License Agreement
Sell a physical print while keeping your copyright. The buyer gets the artwork on their wall — not the right to reproduce it.
PRINT SALE & LIMITED LICENSE AGREEMENT
This agreement is made on between ("Photographer") and ("Buyer").
Artwork: "" — , edition of .
Sale. Photographer sells the physical print described above to Buyer for $.
Payment & Delivery. Payment in full is due before shipment. The print ships within business days of payment to: . Risk of loss passes to the carrier on handoff; shipping cost: .
Copyright Retained. Photographer retains all copyrights and reproduction rights. This sale transfers ownership of the physical print only.
Limited License. Buyer may display the print in a home or office and photograph it incidentally as displayed. Buyer may not reproduce, scan, digitize for distribution, or use the image commercially in any form.
Resale. Buyer may resell the physical print itself. No copies or reproductions may be made or sold.
Care. Keep the print out of prolonged direct sunlight and high humidity to preserve its archival quality.
Damage & Refunds. All sales are final. If the print arrives damaged, Buyer must send photo proof within 48 hours of delivery for a replacement or refund.
Photographer signature:
Printed name: Date:
Buyer signature:
Printed name: Date:
🤝 Second Shooter / Assistant Agreement
Bring help to a wedding or event with everything spelled out: pay, who owns the files, and who can post what.
SECOND SHOOTER / ASSISTANT AGREEMENT
This agreement is made on between ("Primary Photographer") and ("Second Shooter").
Event: on at . Hours: .
Role. Second Shooter will photograph and/or assist as directed by Primary Photographer for the event above.
Compensation. $ flat fee / $ per hour (circle one), payable within days after the event. No expenses reimbursed unless pre-approved in writing.
Image Delivery. All memory cards and files are handed to Primary Photographer at the end of the event. Second Shooter keeps no copies and will not edit, post, or share any images from the event without Primary Photographer's written permission.
Copyright. All work is work made for hire; to the extent it is not, Second Shooter assigns all rights, title, and interest in the images to Primary Photographer.
Credit. Photo credit is at Primary Photographer's discretion.
Non-Solicitation. For 12 months after the event, Second Shooter will not directly solicit Primary Photographer's client for competing photography services.
Conduct & Equipment. Second Shooter will act professionally, dress as directed, and is responsible for their own camera gear unless otherwise agreed.
Cancellation. Either party may cancel with at least days' notice. If Primary Photographer cancels within 48 hours of the event, a kill fee of $ is due.
Primary Photographer signature:
Printed name: Date:
Second Shooter signature:
Printed name: Date:
💡 How photographers use these
Session agreement — send with every booking; no signed agreement, no reserved date. Model release — get it signed at the shoot, before anyone leaves. Print sale — include with every print order so buyers know the copyright stays with you. Second shooter — sign before the event day, not during it.
Tip: on iPhone, "Print" gives you Save to Files as PDF — fill the contract, save the PDF, and you've got a signed-ready copy for your records. 🐻📸