- Names of Parties to Agreement Section: Identifies your business and the model to clarify who is entering into the agreement.
- Scope of Content Shoot Clause: Defines what the shoot will cover, including the purpose, theme, and intended use of the images.
- Compensation to Model Clause: Explains how the model will be compensated.
- Details of Shoot Sent to Model Clause: States that the model will be provided with key information (such as date, time, location, and styling) before the shoot.
- Duty of Model Clause: Outlines the model’s responsibilities, including punctuality, preparedness, and following the photographer’s direction.
- Crediting Clause: Clarifies how the model and photographer will credit each other and other vendors when sharing images publicly.
- Rented & Provided Items Clause: States that whoever is providing rental items that all of those items shall be
- Publication of Images Clause: Grants the photographer permission to publish and use the images for agreed purposes (such as portfolio, marketing, or commercial use).
- Confidentiality Clause: Requires both parties to keep sensitive shoot details, contracts, or unreleased images private.
- Work Relationship Clause: Confirms that the agreement does not create an employment relationship, but rather an independent contractor arrangement.
- Image Processing, Retouching, and Edits Clause: Sets expectations on what type of file the photos will be delivered in (JPEG not RAW), how you edit your photos, and retouching services and fees.
- Poses & Selection of Delivered Images Clause: Specifies that no photo or pose is guaranteed and that you will have the final say on which images are delivered to the model.
- Delivery of Images & Online Gallery Clause: Specifies how and when models receive their photos.
- Artistic Style Clause: Defines your unique photography style and creative approach, as well as sets expectations to model on the artistic style that their images will be edited.
- Model Release Clause: Allows you to use your images from the event for your portfolio and marketing.
- Archiving Clause: Explains how you’ll store and archive the images, and any unarchiving fees that apply.
- Copyright Ownership Clause: Confirms that you retain full copyright ownership of the photos and digital images.
- Inclement Weather and Extreme Conditions Clause: Covers your approach to handling bad weather conditions and protecting your equipment.
- Location Limitations Clause: Ensures any location limitations or restrictions at the shoot location are not your fault.
- Leave No Trace Clause: Confirms model understands that what they bring with them to the shoot they must also take back with them as well as other limitations under the “leave no trace” principles.
- Permits Clause: Identifies that requesting and receiving permits are the responsibility of the photographer.
- Travel & Transportation Clause: Ensures that Model is responsible for all of their own travel and transportation costs.
- Assumption of Risk & Release of Liability Clause: Ensures that model agrees to the risks that come with a shoot.
- Third-Party Vendor Release of Liability Clause: States that the photographer is not responsible for the actions, quality, or liabilities of any third-party vendors involved in the shoot (such as makeup artists, stylists, or venues).
- Termination Clause: Explains how either party may end the agreement and what happens to any rights, or obligations if the shoot is canceled.
- Non-Disparagement Clause: Requires both parties to avoid making negative or harmful public statements about each other arising from the shoot or agreement.
- Communication Clause: Encourages clear and ongoing communication between you and models.
- Harassment Clause: Protects you from any form of inappropriate and harassing behavior during the contractual period.
- Safe Working Environment Clause: Promotes a danger-free work environment.
- Indemnification Clause: Protects you from third-party legal liabilities and claims.
- Limitation of Liability Clause:Caps your liability in case of issues like lost photos, equipment malfunctions, and compromised coverage. Also limits the liability for exemplary damages.
- Force Majeure Clause: Covers unforeseeable, unpredictable events that make it impossible to perform under the contract, like natural disasters and war.
- Entire Agreement Clause: Confirms this contract is the full and complete agreement between the parties.
- Venue and Jurisdiction Clause: Specifies the legal venue and interpretation of law for any disputes or claims.
- Arbitration Clause: Requires disputes go through arbitration first.
- Severability & No Waiver Clause: Ensures the contract remains valid even if some parts are unenforceable or waived.
- Transfer Clause: Details that the contract cannot transfer to another party without consent.
- Headings Clause: States that headings are for organization, not legal interpretation.
- Notice Clause: Explains how you’ll handle official notifications to models.
- Counterparts & Facsimile Signatures Clause: Allows for electronic signatures to deem the contract valid.
- Signature Lines: Provides space for you and the model to sign and make it official!
