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Wedding Photography Proposal
1. Scope of Services and Service Tier Definition
The Planner will provide Day-of Coordination services for the Event as described below.
Full Planning includes up to hours of planning time (typically 200–500 hours over a 12–18 month engagement), covering: venue search and booking; vendor sourcing, negotiation, and management; budget development and tracking; design concept and decor coordination; guest management support; rehearsal coordination; and day-of execution.
Partial Planning includes up to 2 hours of planning time (typically 50–100 hours over a 6–12 month engagement), covering: vendor recommendations and coordination for categories specified in the Statement of Work; timeline development; and day-of execution.
Day-of Coordination includes up to hours of service (typically 10–12 hours), covering event-day logistics only, beginning with a single venue walk-through no earlier than 30 days before the Event.
Hours are tracked and reported monthly. If Client requests services that would cause Planner to exceed the included hour cap for the selected tier, Planner will notify Client in writing. Additional hours beyond the cap are billed at per hour in 30-minute increments, subject to a written Change Order signed by both parties before additional work begins.
Services specifically excluded from this tier include: . Any services outside the selected tier require a written amendment to this Agreement and are subject to additional fees.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP
(a) Background IP. Each party retains all right, title, and interest in its Background IP. "Background IP" means all intellectual property owned or licensed by a party prior to the Effective Date or developed independently of this Agreement. Each party grants the other a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use its Background IP solely to the extent necessary to perform or receive the Services during the term of this Agreement.
(b) Deliverables — Work-for-Hire Designation. To the extent that any Deliverable constitutes a "work made for hire" as defined in 17 U.S.C. § 101 (including as a contribution to a collective work, as a part of a motion picture or other audiovisual work, as a translation, as a supplementary work, as a compilation, as an instructional text, as a test, as answer material for a test, or as an atlas), such Deliverable is a work made for hire for , and will be the author and owner of the copyright therein from the moment of creation.
(c) Assignment. To the extent that any Deliverable does not qualify as a work made for hire, hereby irrevocably assigns to , effective upon receipt of full payment for such Deliverable, all right, title, and interest in and to such Deliverable, including all copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and other intellectual property rights worldwide, in perpetuity.
(d) License for Partially-Paid Deliverables. If this Agreement terminates before has paid in full for a Deliverable, grants a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use that Deliverable solely for 's internal purposes until the outstanding balance is paid, at which point the assignment in Section (c) becomes effective.
(e) Agency Portfolio License. grants a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to display the Deliverables (excluding any Confidential Information) in 's portfolio, case studies, and marketing materials, unless notifies in writing that a specific Deliverable is subject to confidentiality restrictions.
(f) Third-Party Content. will obtain all necessary licenses for third-party content (stock images, fonts, music, software) incorporated into Deliverables, and will disclose to any third-party license restrictions that limit 's use of the Deliverables.
(g) Moral Rights. To the extent permitted by applicable law, waives all moral rights in the Deliverables in favor of .
(h) Agency Tools & Methodologies. Notwithstanding the foregoing, retains all right, title, and interest in its proprietary tools, templates, methodologies, know-how, and general processes used to create the Deliverables. 's rights are limited to the Deliverables themselves.
3. Tiered Cancellation Policy
If Client cancels this Agreement for any reason other than Planner's uncured material breach or a qualifying Force Majeure Event, the following cancellation schedule applies based on the number of days before the Event date that written cancellation notice is received by Planner:
| Days Before Event | Financial Consequence |
|---|---|
| More than days | Refund of all payments received, less a 2.5% non-refundable administrative fee |
| 90– days | Forfeiture of 50% of total contract price; Planner refunds any amounts paid above that percentage |
| 30– days | Forfeiture of 75% of total contract price; Planner refunds any amounts paid above that percentage |
| Fewer than 30 days | Forfeiture of 100% of total contract price; no refund |
The total contract price for purposes of this section is .
All amounts owed by Client under this cancellation schedule are due and payable immediately upon written cancellation notice. Amounts already paid and not subject to refund are retained by Planner as liquidated damages representing a reasonable estimate of Planner's lost opportunity costs, not as a penalty.
4. Scope of Services / Performance Description
4.1 Performance Date, Time, and Location. Performer will provide entertainment services on from to (the 'Performance Period') at , (the 'Venue').
4.2 Performance Genre and Style. Performer will provide entertainment in the following genre/style: .
4.3 Set List and Musical Selections.
4.4 MC Services and Announcements.
4.5 Performance Structure — Continuous vs. Breaks. The Performance Period is structured as follows:
(a) Continuous Performance: Performer will provide 45 minutes of active performance per contracted hour.
(b) Scheduled Breaks: Performer may take 10 minutes of break per contracted hour, not to exceed 30 consecutive minutes at any one time.
(c) Music During Breaks: During all scheduled breaks, Performer shall provide (e.g., continuous playlist via Performer's equipment / silence / background playlist managed by venue). Silence during breaks is not permitted unless Client specifically requests it in writing.
(d) Break Timing: Performer will coordinate break timing with Client's designated day-of contact to avoid breaks during critical event moments (first dance, toasts, cake cutting, etc.).
(e) Total Active Performance: Over the full Performance Period, Performer guarantees a minimum of minutes of active live or DJ performance.
5. Equipment Provided by Performer
5.1 Performer's Equipment. Performer will provide, transport, set up, operate, and maintain the following equipment for the Performance Period:
5.2 Sound System Capacity. The sound system provided by Performer is adequate for:
(a) Up to guests; and
(b) A venue space up to square feet.
Client warrants that the actual guest count will not exceed and that the performance area does not exceed square feet. If Client's actual guest count or venue size exceeds these parameters and Client does not disclose this in advance, any degradation in sound quality or coverage is not Performer's breach.
5.3 Advance Disclosure Obligation. If Client knows or learns that the guest count or venue size will exceed the parameters in Section 5.2, Client must notify Performer in writing at least 14 days before the Event. Performer will advise Client whether an equipment upgrade is available and the associated additional cost, which Client must approve by signed Change Order.
5.4 Equipment Condition and Operation. All equipment provided by Performer will be: (a) in good working order and suitable for the agreed size parameters; (b) operated by Performer or Performer's authorized technician; and (c) maintained in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry standards.
5.5 Backup Equipment. Performer will maintain backup equipment for critical components as described in .
6. Setup and Breakdown Time
6.1 Setup Window. Performer requires 1 hour for equipment load-in, setup, cable runs, soundcheck, and final systems check prior to the Performance Start Time. Client will ensure that Performer has access to the performance area and all necessary Venue infrastructure (power, staging, tables) beginning no later than on .
6.2 Exclusive Access for Soundcheck. During the final 20 minutes of the setup window, Performer requires exclusive or near-exclusive use of the performance area to conduct soundcheck and adjust audio levels. Client will ensure that the Venue is not simultaneously hosting a loud or disruptive activity (e.g., ceremony rehearsal with live music, catering setup with loud equipment) during the soundcheck window.
6.3 Breakdown and Load-Out. Performer requires after the Performance End Time to power down equipment, break down the setup, and load out. Client will ensure that Performer has continued access to the Venue and that the performance area is not immediately needed for another activity during this window.
6.4 Early or Delayed Access. If Client or Venue provides access to the performance area earlier than , Performer may, but is not obligated to, begin setup early. If access is delayed beyond due to a cause within Client's or Venue's control, and such delay reduces the available setup time to less than , then: (a) Performer will make commercially reasonable efforts to complete setup in the reduced window; (b) Performer is not liable for any reduction in performance quality or late start resulting from the delayed access; and (c) if the delay makes it impossible to complete a safe and professional setup, Performer may terminate this Agreement and retain 1.5% of the Contract Price as liquidated damages.
6.5 Setup/Breakdown Not Performance Time. Time spent on load-in, setup, soundcheck, breakdown, and load-out is not considered Performance Time for purposes of calculating overtime under Section [entertainment-overtime-rate]. Performance Time begins at and ends at as specified in Section [entertainment-scope-performance].
7. Photography and Media Release for Portfolio Use
1. License Grant. grants to a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide license to use photographs, videos, and other media depicting Client's Event ('Event Media') for Planner's portfolio, marketing, advertising, and promotional purposes, including:
(a) Planner's website, blog, and online portfolio;
(b) Social media accounts owned or controlled by Planner (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.);
(c) Printed marketing materials, brochures, and portfolios;
(d) Industry publications, blogs, and wedding/event media.
2. Embargo Period. Planner shall not publish or share any Event Media until the later of: (a) 30 calendar days after the Event date; or (b) the date Client publicly shares Event photos on Client's own social media accounts, whichever occurs first. If Client has not publicly shared any Event photos within 30 days, Planner may begin sharing Event Media after that period expires.
3. Photo Selection — No Unflattering Images. Planner shall not publish Event Media that reasonably could be considered unflattering, embarrassing, or objectionable to Client (including but not limited to candid images capturing wardrobe malfunctions, emotional distress, or guests in compromised states), without first obtaining Client's specific written approval for each such image.
4. Credit. When publishing Event Media, Planner will credit the photographer as where platform functionality permits.
5. Revocation. Client may request removal of specific published Event Media by written notice to Planner. Planner will remove the identified content from Planner's owned channels within 5 business days. Planner is not responsible for content already shared by third parties.
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Engaged couples often review several quotes in a single sitting. A detailed, well-structured proposal that shows your coverage approach, what each package includes, and a clear price makes the decision easy. A number pasted into an email does not.
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The generator structures the proposal around what engaged couples need to make a confident decision.
Your studio name and contact details alongside the couple's names and wedding date
Venue and location overview so the proposal feels personal to their event
Coverage approach: hours, second shooter availability, and reception timeline
Package options with deliverables including edited image count, albums, and digital gallery access
Tiered pricing so the couple can choose the right coverage level for their budget
Proposal valid-until date to create a natural booking deadline
Clear next step: how to confirm and pay the retainer to hold the date
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