Elopement Photography Contract

From intimate backyard ceremonies to courthouse weddings and spontaneous street vows—elopements are the talk of the town!

While they've surged in popularity lately, elopements demand the same legal safeguards as grand weddings. Contracts aren't just paperwork; they lay the groundwork for client expectations and shield you legally should any issues arise.

This elopement photography contract covers the must-have legal needs - including: 

• non-refundable payment(with liquidated damages language)

• payment schedule + completion schedule

• late fees for late or missed payments

• pre-wedding consultation preference

• maximum number of attendees

• what happens if client exceeds scope of elopement services (such as number of attendees)

• continuous elopement photography coverage

• cancellation and rescheduling

• photographic materials included/defined

• artist right of discretion for images

• copyright and reproductions (whether selling digitals or not)

• client usage of images

• safe-working environment + cooperation of clients and guests

• exclusive photographer clause

• failure to perform

• substitute/backup photographer

• incorporation of standard price list

• venue guidelines and responsibility of client

• travel and overage fees

• and needed legal miscellany!

This download does NOT include a model release and print release. 

Note: This document is for standard elopements and not adventure style. For adventure weddings  CLICK HERE