It is very important to know exactly how to review and sign contracts with wedding vendors.

        1. Read your contract very carefully. Ask questions if something is unclear. Ask to change wording in the contract if you are uncomfortable with any of the language. Don�t assume it�s a standard contract and that everything will be OK.

        2. If the contract is lengthy, ask to take it home or find other way (fax, email, web) to have more time for review it before signing.

        3. Before you give a vendor a deposit, always get a written and signed contract, which includes all-important information such as the date, time and what the wedding vendor is expected to perform.

        4. Be as specific as possible in the description. For example, don�t just say photographer will take pictures � put the number of pictures, the type of equipment and the date, time and location for the wedding.

        5. As you make changes throughout the planning process, be sure to update your contract � even if you just hand write the changes and sign and date it.

        6. Think carefully about your choices before placing deposits with vendors. Most deposits are non refundable.

        7. Most vendors will require a deposit to hold your date. Never pay the full amount up front when booking several months ahead. You never know if a vendor may go out of business and take your deposit with them. Avoid any vendor who insists on being paid in full up front!

        8. If you have any questions or doubts or even if you feel OK about doing business with a wedding vendor, check recent references anyway!

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        The following is the exact text of our wedding photography contract. We ask every client to sign this contract. It specifies the rights and responsibilities implicit in our business relationship and protects both client and wedding photographer.

        1. This agreement constitutes an order for wedding portraiture services, including the taking of wedding pictures as agreed to by both parties: The Studio (PhotoWithTouch) and Contracting Party (Client). Unless otherwise specified, it is understood that any and all rights to proofs, final or sample prints, thereof shall remain the property of the Studio and may be used for advertising, display or any other purpose thought proper by the Studio.

        2. If Photographer cannot perform this Agreement in whole or in part due to a fire or other casualty, acts of God or nature or terror, or other cause beyond the control of the parties or due to Photographer's illness or injury, then Studio will return all fees to the Client(s) but shall have no further liability with respect to this Agreement. This limitation on liability shall also apply in the event that photographic materials are damaged in processing, lost through camera malfunction, lost in the mail, or otherwise lost or damaged without fault on the part of Photographer. Client(s) agree that an entire wedding cannot be replicated, reenacted or repeated for the purpose of a re shoot and limits Studio's liability to the amount paid under this contract.

        3. It is understood and agreed that no other photographer will be allowed to photograph or take pictures at the wedding while the Photographer is working.

        4. On signing of this agreement by both parties hereto, the Studio will reserve the time agreed upon and will not make another reservation for the specific time frame. For this reason, all deposits are non-refundable even if the date is changed or if the wedding becomes cancelled for any reason.

        5. The service fee is ____ includes ____ hours of photography. A deposit of ____ is due at the signing of this agreement, with a further payment of all necessary expenses (unless otherwise specified) such a films cost, development, batteries, parking, fuel, travel, taxi, hotel charges, etc., to be paid at the date of the event. No photography will take place and no rights are granted until timely payment is made in full. Late payment fees may apply. The fee is non refundable in case of cancellation or date change by client.

        I / we, the undersigned Contracting Party, hereby warrant that I am / we are competent to contract in my / our own name(s). I / we confirm that I / we have read the herein agreement prior to its execution and I / we are fully familiar with the contents thereof. This agreement shall be binding upon us and our heirs, legal representatives and assigns. And, we certify that we have received a complete copy of this agreement with all blank lines completed.

        This wedding photography contract page is provided so that you can familiarize yourself with its provisions and ask informed questions before signing the actual wedding photography contract. Please contact us with any questions. Thank you!