Wedding Videographer Contract

Wedding Videographer Contract

This agreement is made on {date} between {Videographer}, hereafter "Videographer," and {Couple}, hereafter "Couple," regarding the videotaping of the Couple's marriage on {date} at {ceremony venue} and/or {reception venue}:

The Couple will retain the videographer for the {ceremony/reception} at {location(s)} on {date} from {time} to {time}. They will pay the videographer {amount}, plus {amount} for travel expenses. Should the ceremony/reception run late or the videographer be required to stay later, a {hourly rate} charge will apply.

The Couple and the Videographer may have {number} meetings in person for no more than {amount of time} prior to the wedding. More than {number} will result in an {hourly rate} charge. This time may be spent discussing the Couple's style, relationship, and requirements.

The Videographer will supply {his/her} own equipment, including camera, lighting necessities, tripods, and more. The Videographer {will/will not} have an assistant.

The Couple will provide the Videographer with a rough schedule of the ceremony/reception, as well as important moments or events they want covered (bouquet toss, first dance, cake cutting).

The Couple will provide {volunteer wedding party member} to help the Videographer identify important people and interactions to capture in the moment.

The Videographer will have full artistic license at the ceremony and priority access to filming the Couple over guests.

The Videographer and the Couple acknowledge that some guests would prefer not to be filmed, and neither party shall insist upon it with reticent guests.

The Videographer agrees to follow the requests of the officiant/venue with regards to what can or cannot be filmed.

The Videographer agrees to {dress code}. The Videographer will conduct {him/her} self in a respectful and professional manner.

The Couple {does/doesn't} agree to feed the Videographer at the wedding.

Should the Videographer be unable to record the wedding, {he/she} will {refund the entire payment, find a replacement, etc.}

The Videographer retains all copyright to the video. {He/she} will release it to the Couple in {format}, and they are welcome to copy and share it as they see fit.

The Videographer {is/isn't} permitted to show, share, or submit the video for promotional or competitive purposes.

A deposit of {amount} is due at the signing of this contract. The remaining amount is due {number} days before the wedding. Cancellations before {date} will result in a refund minus {amount}. No refunds {number} days before the wedding.

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(Videographer)

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(Couple)

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