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What Every Adventure Photographer Needs to Know About Assumption of Risk
Thinking about the worst-case scenario is never fun but at the end of the day, you need to protect yourself and your business! Clients need to know and acknowledge the risks involved with adventure sessions and elopements before agreeing to participate. If you are in the business of offering adventure services then you need a solid contract!Read now -
Got Ghosted? Here’s How to Deal…
As online small business owners, it is nothing out of the ordinary for inquirers—or even booked clients!—to stop responding to you after a few weeks of communication (aka being “ghosted”). The term “ghosting” or “ghosted” means that someone has ended all communication with you without explaining why. When this happens it’s likely because they retained services elsewhere, are not wanting to pay you, have some personal issue going on, or simply changed their mind in some respect. Thus, what resources do you have if you already legally signed a contract with a client and now they have completely ceased communication with you? You have a few different options that we will go over below and TLP will explain what clauses you should put in your contract in order to get legally legit with your client's communication expectations.Read now -
How to Choose Your Business Entity: Sole Prop vs. LLC vs. S-Corp
Are you a new, aspiring small business owner trying to figure out the ins and outs of legally starting your business? Are you someone that has a business plan in place and is ready to start making money but needs legal help to be prepared? Or maybe you’re hearing terms like “LLC” and “sole proprietor”, but are not sure of the difference? TLP is here to help guide you through these business structures and explain the legal protections of each. By the end of this blog, you will be able to confidently know which business structure is best for your unique business.Read now -
Do You STILL Need Your Covid Clause?
Read nowIt's been almost three years since March 2020 when the world shut down for the first time because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Legal Paige knows the last three years have been *extra* rough on entrepreneurs, and during this time we’ve seen entrepreneurs rise up and protect themselves financially and legally through their contracts.
But now, three years later, it looks like national shutdowns, and event restrictions are seemingly over (knock-on-wood). So the question many business owners are asking is whether they STILL need Covid waivers, Covid rescheduling clauses, and Covid acknowledgments within their client contracts. TLP is here to help you answer these questions! So let's get into it.
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Why You Can (And Should) Require Vendors to Pay for Your Photos
We know photographers work so hard to get the perfect shot and create the perfect images for your client. We also know the frustration when someone uses your work without consent for their own advertising.Read now -
The Pitfalls of FB Marketplace, Buyer Beware!
Read nowAre you a thrifter or DIYer who uses online marketplaces to buy and sell items? I mean who doesn't like a good deal or steal from Facebook Marketplace or Offer Up?! What if you get a *like-new* air purifier from...
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Commercial Use Permits in National Parks: What You Need to Know in 2022!
Read nowNOTE: This Blog has been updated on August 29, 2022 to reflect the appellate decision made on August 23, 2022 of Price v. Barr. If you’re a photographer who usually shoots in national parks, public lands, and/or on state...
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Wedding Planners: Here’s What To Charge + How To Get Paid
Read nowHey Wedding Planners! Are you new to the business and wondering what to charge clients and what kind of fee structure is best? Look no further! Here are the industry standards in the wedding planning industry for packages, retainers, and...
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Can You LEGALLY Charge Clients for Credit Card Fees?
Read nowYou just started your new business and are finally ready to onboard customers; all you have to do is double-check that your credit card processor is ready to use. But then you see that the credit card processing company you...