My Portrait Photography Contract

In this detailed video, I provide an in-depth breakdown of the contract I use for my portrait photography business. While not intended as legal advice, I'll go through my contract clause by clause, line by line, explaining the purpose and reasoning behind each section. From the initial agreement and definitions to copyright licensing, model releases, payment terms, schedules, responsibilities, post-production, file storage, disparagement clauses, travel expenses, termination procedures, and more – you'll get a comprehensive look at how I've structured my contract to protect my interests and ensure clear expectations with clients. Whether you're an experienced photographer or just starting out, this video offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at a real-world portrait photography contract. I share insights into why certain clauses are included, highlighting the potential pitfalls they aim to prevent based on my own experiences. While laws and requirements may vary, this breakdown can serve as a valuable reference point as you navigate drafting or reviewing your own contracts. By the end of this video, you'll walk away with a deeper appreciation for the importance of a well-constructed contract in the portrait photography industry. While not a substitute for legal counsel, this practical breakdown can help inform and empower you to better understand and approach the contractual side of your business. IN THIS VIDEO: Contract Definitions:    • Defining and Understanding Licensing and U...   Spielberg Clause:    • This AMAZING Clause is the Most Important ...   Sprout Studio: https://studiobuilder.co/sprout Follow Me: Instagram:   / kevinpatrickrobbins   Behance: https://behance.net/kevinpatrickrobbins Studio Management System: Sprout Studio: https://studiobuilder.co/sprout Photo Gear: My Camera: https://geni.us/vBRzNVr Workhorse Lens: https://geni.us/XIAofV Portrait Lens: https://geni.us/Zlin Telephoto Lens: https://fave.co/2QF9KUS Drone (DJI): https://studiobuilder.co/djimini2 Drone (B&H): https://studiobuilder.co/djimini2bh Backup Cam: https://geni.us/KhBhCk Video Gear: Camera: https://geni.us/vBRzNVr Primary Lens: https://geni.us/XIAofV B-Roll Lens: https://geni.us/Zlin Drone (DJI): https://studiobuilder.co/djimini2 Drone (B&H): https://studiobuilder.co/djimini2bh Desk Camera: https://geni.us/KhBhCk Video Light: https://geni.us/Qpajv Boom Microphone: https://geni.us/ZhJXQA Vlog Microphone: https://geni.us/7wQd3 Desk Microphone: https://geni.us/ver7jaT Interface: https://geni.us/fTIAVWT Boom Arm: https://geni.us/blueboomarm Music & Sound Effects: Epidemic Sound: https://studiobuilder.co/epidemic Musicbed: https://studiobuilder.co/musicbed Support This Channel: Amazon: https://studiobuilder.co/amazon B&H Photo: https://studiobuilder.co/bhphotovideo Camera Deals: B&H Deal Zone: https://studiobuilder.co/bhdealzone Amazon Deals of the Week: https://studiobuilder.co/amazondeals Pro Photo/Video Software: Adobe Creative Cloud: https://studiobuilder.co/adobe Aftershoot AI: https://studiobuilder.co/aftershoot Capture One Pro: https://studiobuilder.co/captureone Davinci Resolve: https://studiobuilder.co/resolve Luminar: https://studiobuilder.co/luminar Business & Productivity Software: Accounting: https://studiobuilder.co/quickbooks Automation & Integration: https://studiobuilder.co/automation Database: https://studiobuilder.co/airtable Design: https://studiobuilder.co/design Domains: https://studiobuilder.co/domains Email Lists: https://studiobuilder.co/lists Productivity: https://studiobuilder.co/productivity Password Manager: https://studiobuilder.co/passwords Vimeo Collaboration: https://studiobuilder.co/videocollab Vimeo Hosting: https://studiobuilder.co/video Website Platform: https://studiobuilder.co/website More Resources: https://studiobuilder.co/resources I am an affiliate for many of the brands I reference on the channel. Clicking on these links will give me a small commission. Using my affiliate links doesn't cost you anything and helps support the channel. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you have a YouTube channel, I HIGHLY recommend installing TubeBuddy. You can get immediate benefits from TubeBuddy. I use it to help this channel grow. https://studiobuilder.co/tubebuddy SEND THINGS HERE: Kevin Patrick Robbins P.O. Box 99900 ZA 397 852 RPO Blakely Hamilton, ON, L8M 0A3 #photography #business #productivity 00:00 Intro 02:14 Contracting Parties 04:18 Agreement 08:05 Model Release 10:29 Artistic Style 12:18 Copyright & Licensing 15:44 Reservation 18:29 Schedule 20:17 Concellation & Postponement 21:07 Safety 22:43 Permits 23:48 Responsibilities 28:17 Post-Production / Retouching 28:39 Storage of files 29:29 Non-Disparagement 30:49 Pricing 31:21 Marker 16 33:01 Travel to Remote Locations 34:55 Marker 18 36:34 Termination by Client 37:29 Marker 20 38:11 Collection 38:43 Jurisdiction