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Client contracts and licences for photographers

Photography/videography services agreement, usage licence and payment terms — signed before the shoot.

A photographer or videographer must have a signed contract before every job — otherwise they risk non-payment, licence disputes and unauthorised use of materials. zipzipdoc prepares a photography services agreement with a clear licence clause in under a minute.

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61 %
of photographers had a client who didn't pay the deposit
48 %
of disputes involve unauthorised use of photos
2 min
time to generate a contract via zipzipdoc
100 %
of jobs with a signed contract before starting

What slows you down today

  • Client won't pay the deposit before the event
  • Disputes over photo licences
  • Cancellations without compensation

What you get with zipzipdoc

  • Contract signed before every job
  • Clear licence clause
  • Cancellation terms handled automatically
Day in the life

How it works in practice

The client confirms the date of a wedding or corporate event. The photographer opens zipzipdoc, generates a photography services agreement with licence, deposit and cancellation terms. The client signs on their phone and the deposit is paid — all within an hour of the agreement.

How we help

Three things that change

Contract signed before every job

Clear licence clause

Cancellation terms handled automatically

“Every wedding has a signed contract with a licence clause before my first contact with the couple.”
Sylvia D., wedding photographer
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The contract should include the date and venue of the event, scope of services, photo delivery (count, format, deadline), licence terms, fee, deposit and cancellation terms.
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