Associate Shooter Contract
General Terms & Payment
I agree to work with Whimsical Wedding Photography as an independent contractor. I will agree to a contracted rate of service before the acceptance of the job. This rate will be discussed and confirmed with Whimsical Wedding Photography prior to signing this contract. This will be in the amount of an hourly rate plus a travel fee (If required). 50% of payment will be made no later than 7 days prior to the event, with the remaining 50% of payment due when files are safely handed over and copied (within 7 days of the event finishing). No editing services will be needed by contracted photographer
Independent Contractor
The contractor and Whimsical Wedding Photography here by specifically agree that the contractor is performing the services as an independent contractor and is not an employee of Whimsical Wedding Photography.
Attire
The contractor is to wear a presentable and professional attire. Typical attire is smart casual, to ensure you fit in with wedding guests. Low cut tops and short skirts/dresses are unacceptable. Dress comfy and smart!
Equipment
You must have your own equipment that you are responsible for. A camera, multiple lens, and a flash IS REQUIRED. There is no specific type required but must be DSLR or Mirrorless. SD cards can be given to you if you choose this option, otherwise you can use your own and upload files to Dropbox after the event (Please back up files until I have safely downloaded them). You must shoot RAW only files for any event with Whimsical Wedding Photography.
Time
Your photographer will give you an arrival time. Each event is different, some events last longer than anticipated. On a rare occasion, you may be asked to stay longer on the date (which you would get paid for, you have every right to say NO to this if you have other commitments)
Please express to the Photographer in advance if you have somewhere to be at a certain time after the event. You must be on time or early. You must not leave before the contracted time, unless asked to by the couple or Whimsical Wedding Photography.
Copyright & Ownership of Images
All rights to images taken at any event are the sole property of Whimsical Wedding Photography. Photos cannot to be used in any manner by the assistant photographer without written authorization of Whimsical Wedding Photography. If written authorization is given for any purpose, the assistant photographer must use the following format (photo by “your name”, for Whimsical Wedding Photography). However, when shared on social media, I will always tag the associate photographer and you are more than welcome to re share this and post as long as you also tag ‘@whimsicalweddingphotography’.
The contractor agrees not to sell any images taken during the event from Whimsical Wedding Photography to any person, company, group, advertising agency or otherwise without permisson from Whimsical Wedding Photography.
Conduct & Client Interaction
Please be professional, respectful, polite, and courteous to all participants at all times. Respect and understand your role as main photographer. The contractor, for all purposes, is the main and/or only photographer for the event and must shoot the couple and guests in a professional (and fun) manner which they would for their on business. Follow all instructions regarding important shots (If given this from couple/Whimsical Wedding Photography. Please feel free to ask any questions/details to Whimsical Wedding Photography before the contracted event.
At no time, before, throughout, or after the wedding may the contrctor hand out personal business cards. The contractor's sole responsibility with regards to clients is to promote Whimsical Wedding Photography. Please refrain from drinking alcohol or smoking during a wedding. Violation of any of these terms is grounds for immediate termination and revocation of contract.
Notice for excusable absence
If, at any time, you are unable to assist, please let Whimsical Wedding Photography know if you can not make it to the event a minimum of 2 weeks (14 days) ahead of time. If your absence is not excusable, or you do not give notice and do not show up for a wedding, your contract is revoked and you will not be paid. If an emergency occurs before the event, please let Whimsical Wedding Photography know ASAP as I will need to find a backup photographer.
**If you DO NOT agree with the contract above, or have any questions, please contact me before signing/submitting this contract.
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