Everything you need to know to book the best wedding photographer and videographer for your big day!

The thing about wedding photos is you really only get ONE CHANCE to get them right. Be sure you book the right wedding photographer! In this video I will walk you through the step-by-step process of finding the right wedding photographer (and videographer) for you.

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Wedding Photographer Contract Checklist:
The events, dates, times, and specific addresses where they will be expected to shoot (incl. engagement session)
Contracted number of hours + overtime terms and fees + break times
The photographer's name & the number of assistants they will have
Emergency substitute policy should they not be able to attend for some reason
Shot list policy + specific events they will or won’t cover (getting ready, first look, etc.)
Number of proofs you will get + how and when you will receive them
When and how you will place and receive your final order
The expected dress code for the photographers & assistants
Copyright details (can you share them on social media?)
Itemized list of fees + total cost
Reorder price & process
Deposit amount + due date
Final payment amount + due date
Refund/cancellation policy
Watch out for a disparagement clause!

Here are the contract must-haves for the videographer:
The events, dates, times, and specific addresses where they will be expected to shoot
Contracted number of hours + overtime terms and fees + break times
The videographer's name & the number of assistants they will have
Emergency substitute policy should they not be able to attend for some reason
Shot list policy + specific events they will or won’t cover (getting ready, first look, etc.)
Number of hours of raw footage they agree to shoot
Editing process details + and specific features or effects you have agreed on
Background music that will be played including a list of specific songs if you know which ones you want
Copyright details (can you share on social media?)
Itemized list of fees + total cost
Deposit amount + due date
Final payment amount + due date
Refund/cancellation policy
Watch out for a disparagement clause!

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Happy Planning!

xo Kyle James
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