As an industry standard, wedding & event photographers generally take a 50% retainer on the total value of the booking as non-refundable reservation retainer. However, when Covid-19 hit across the industry we started seeing a client pushback and legal battles...
Elopement photography has exploded over the last two years and has brought with new legal issues for photography contracts to cover. One of the questions I get asked most is how to protect yourself as an elopement photographer from the...
If you love helping others, speaking at conferences, and education is part of your big picture business plan, then you NEED to ensure you and your business are fully protected when you’re speaking and teaching. Often event organizers won’t provide...
1. What type of cases do you generally handle? This is a question you should ask right off the bat. If the attorney doesn’t specialize (or regularly work) on cases relating to your legal issue, find someone else! There are...
This week The Legal Paige interviewed Julianna, of Julianna J Photography. She is such an amazing light and talented photographer. Julianna is Seattle’s Sweetheart Photographer and her work is STUNNING. Not to mention, she built her business all by...
Do you use a graphic design program, like Canva, to make graphics for your blog or business? Me too! I love Canva! But, there are some things you need to know to follow copyright laws. Is it illegal to resell...
Updated 2/22/24 Did you know that in certain states, you have to charge for sales tax, even if you are a service based business?! As a service provider, understanding the ins and outs of sales tax in your contracts is...
Overview As small business owners, entrepreneurs, and creatives, we need help managing our businesses and brands as we grow! At a certain point, it just isn’t possible to get all the work done by yourself. And, when hiring help, the...
If you are starting a business and are unsure how to pay yourself this blog is for you! Part of the reason why you start a business is to make money for yourself and to do that you have to...
Founder and attorney at The Legal Paige, Paige is a certified Juris Doctor who helps entreprenuers become legally compliant online. Law aside, she's really just a small town Montana momma who loves her family, the lake, and a good glass of red wine.
