From the 2 a.m. phone call saying, “It’s time!”, to the unpredictable lighting and delivery length, capturing the entrance of a new baby can be intimidating.
These complexities make preparing for a birth shoot crucial – batteries charged, bags packed, and legal protection in place.
Whether you’re starting out, shooting for free, or an experienced birth photographer, protecting your business is extremely important.
Use TheLawTog’s photography contract templates to stay protected.
Rachel Brenke is an active practicing lawyer for photographers who intimately understands laws that impact people just like you — making TheLawTog the best solution for your photography contract templates.
She knows the proper legal and strategic items to include in your contract so you’re protected + offering customer service + setting expectations.
*This savings is calculated based on a $325 hourly drafting rate. Estimations may vary by jurisdiction.
Are these good for outside of the United States?
These are general contract templates drafted on United States contract principles – you can view the entire explanation HERE of how to utilize these from state-to-state and outside of the United States.
Can I edit these?
Yes! As you go through you fill in the blanks, as well as you can edit for your jurisdiction and business needs.
What extension do these files come in?
All contracts come as Microsoft Word document files.
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