PILLAR 03 · BUSINESS & CONTRACTS · 11 CHAPTERS
The business side, in plain English
Written for the US, with state differences flagged where they matter. Nothing here is legal advice, and every template is free and ungated. You will never be asked for an email address.
01Booking: the inquiry, the call, and the number you say out loudPLANNEDWhat to ask before you quote, and how to quote.12 min
02How to price wedding photography for beginners (US)PLANNEDCost of doing business math, not a vibe.15 min
03The wedding photography contract, clause by clauseFourteen clauses, explained. Free ungated template.21 min04Deposits and retainers: what “not refundable” actually means (US)PLANNEDThe word you use changes whether you keep the money.13 min
05Payment schedules that stop unpaid invoicesPLANNEDBalance due before the day. Everything follows from that.9 min
06Do you need a model release for wedding photography?PLANNEDWhen a signature matters and when it does not.8 min
07How to tell a client their photos are late (with scripts)PLANNEDThree scripts, by how late you are.7 min
08Client won’t pay: the US escalation ladderPLANNEDReminder, formal demand, small claims. With state limit notes.14 min
09Cancellations and postponementsPLANNEDBoth directions, written before you need them.10 min
10Liability insurance and what the venue will ask forPLANNEDThe certificate every venue wants, and why.8 min
11Second shooter agreementsPLANNEDPay, rights, and the blacklist mistakes.11 min