For photographers: a deposit to book the date, and the photos delivered when the balance is paid.
Send a proposal they sign, take the deposit to hold the date, and unlock the gallery files when the final invoice is paid.
How it works
1 Book with a deposit
They sign the proposal; the deposit invoice goes out at once.
2 Shoot and edit
Costs like travel and prints ride on the next invoice.
3 Deliver when paid
The files unlock for the client when the balance is paid.
Who it's for
- Wedding and event photographers
- Product and food photographers
- Videographers
- Portrait and headshot photographers
Questions
How much deposit should a photographer take?
25–50% to hold the date is common. It comes off the final invoice.
How do I deliver photos only after payment?
List the gallery as the stage's files: they unlock for the client when that stage is paid.
Can I license photos instead of selling them outright?
Yes. The proposal can say you keep ownership and the client gets a licence, for example for their website and social posts for two years. It starts when they've paid in full.
How do I bill travel and prints?
Set costs to be billed at cost, or at cost plus a markup. Each one goes on the next invoice.
For photographers: a deposit to book the date, and the photos delivered when the balance is paid.
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