Five Reasons You Need a Contract Right Now

Shooting, editing and social media usually top the list of day-to-day tasks. But to run a professional photography business, there are some fundamentals that you need to address.

If you don’t have a contract, or you’re using a random template you’ve found online, then now is the time to change that and protect your business properly.

Here’s why you should be downloading a professional contract right now:

1. You look unprofessional without one

Your clients expect you to have a contract. They’re spending a lot of money with you and it looks unprofessional if you don’t have one.

2. It’s like running a business without an insurance policy

Would you drive your car without insurance? That’s what it’s like to run a business without a contract. Drive a car long enough and you’ll have an accident; the same applies to business.

3. What if?  

The reality is we run low-risk businesses with lots of happy customers. But covid taught us we do need to be prepared for the unexpected.

4. Because sharing photos of people’s kids on the internet without permission isn’t cool

Sharing photos of kids is a sensitive issue. If you don’t have legally binding written permission, you shouldn’t be doing it.

5. One day you’ll have a client who has questions about your contract…

One day, you’ll have a client who understands that American template you bought online. And when they query the copyright clause… it’s VERY embarrassing if you don’t understand your own terms

Help! Where do I find a good contract??

Our Tog Hub x Cherrypicka contract templates are written in plain English, are simple, and are tailored specifically for your industry.

They’re great value

Sign up to the Tog hub mailing list for your code and get $50 off. Protect your business from only $199 – you can’t afford not to.

They’re simple

Download them and tailor them in under 15 minutes (seriously, we’ve tested it). They’re drafted in plain English and come with a guidance note so that you – and your clients – know what you’re signing.

They’re tax deductible

Contracts you buy for your business are fully tax deductible – saving you up to 45% depending on your tax bracket. For example, our best value portrait and event photography contract bundle – usually $349 – is only $165 out of pocket (once you use our code and deduct 45% tax)

Do it now, and then forget about it, knowing your business is protected.