There is so much fun that goes into wedding planning, but until you?re engaged and going through the process yourself, you don?t necessarily realize just how much paperwork is involved. Wedding contracts can be a bit tedious, but they?re an important part of planning your big day. When it comes to your photography contract, there are different aspects you?ll definitely want to know about and verify before signing on the dotted line.
The Basics
There are certain basic items that should be included in this contract. These include: the names of you, your fiancé, and the photographer; the date, time, and location that they have agreed to work with you; the number of hours of service they will provide; the number of cameras that will be used and what format they are (film, digital, etc.); the total cost; payment due dates and schedule; and preferred and accepted methods of payment. The Copyright Information

The idea of copyrights surrounding your wedding photos may not be top of mind, but it?s definitely something to look for in your contract prior to signing. Some photographers have clauses in their contracts that state they own the copyright of all photos they take. That would mean that they are the ?owners? of the photos, and they will likely grant you certain exclusive rights to them. These may include the right to reproduce photos, to distribute copies of the photos, and to display them publicly. If this is not something mentioned in the contract, inquire with your phot...