Wedding photography contracts and legal issues

Why do professional wedding photographers in Sydney restrict other photographer’s activities?

You will hire your professional wedding photographer to be the one director of photography and having several photographers all distracting the bride and groom is a disaster waiting to happen. On the wedding day the guests and even the bride and groom could feel that this is unnecessary. After the wedding the attention will be solely on the photos and the result of the professional photographer. Due to past events were brides and grooms were unhappy about photos taken due to the distractions, professional wedding photographers are forced to protect themselves. Flashes from other photographer’s cameras can also influence the result of photos.

Do I need to sign a professional wedding photography contract?

Yes. All professional wedding photographers in Sydney will require you to sign a wedding photography contract that specifies the terms and conditions of the agreement between you and the photographer. Make sure that you read and understand the contract. It will describe everything from payment policies to cancellation policies and the required wedding photography services.

What are the normal payment terms for professional wedding photography in Sydney

All professional wedding photographers in Sydney require a non-refundable deposit to secure the wedding date. This can be as much as 50% of the wedding photography fee. This fee is to book your date and ensure that nobody else will be booked on that day. The photographer will not be able to interview anybody or market your wedding date.