Photography Services Agreement (Australia)
Suitable for event, portrait, commercial and wedding photographers, this template is easy to customise and use across different shoots. Ideal for freelance and solo photographers who want to establish boundaries, manage expectations, and keep their business legally protected.
This Photography Services Agreement template sets out clear terms around services, payment, cancellations, copyright and image use, so you can avoid disputes and protect your creative work.
Suitable for event, portrait, commercial and wedding photographers, this template is easy to customise and use across different shoots. Ideal for freelance and solo photographers who want to establish boundaries, manage expectations, and keep their business legally protected.
This Photography Services Agreement template sets out clear terms around services, payment, cancellations, copyright and image use, so you can avoid disputes and protect your creative work.
Suitable for event, portrait, commercial and wedding photographers, this template is easy to customise and use across different shoots. Ideal for freelance and solo photographers who want to establish boundaries, manage expectations, and keep their business legally protected.
This Photography Services Agreement template sets out clear terms around services, payment, cancellations, copyright and image use, so you can avoid disputes and protect your creative work.
Photography Services Agreement Template (Australia)
$330 (incl. GST)
Who is this for: Freelance and professional photographers across Australia who want to set clear expectations with clients and protect their work—whether you're shooting weddings, portraits, events or brand content.
A well-drafted contract helps you focus on delivering beautiful images—without worrying about unclear boundaries, unpaid invoices, or awkward misunderstandings. This Photography Services Agreement Template is designed to support Australian photographers in setting out exactly what’s included, how and when they’ll get paid, and how their images can be used.
Why You’ll Love This Template
✔️ Sets client expectations around inclusions, editing and image delivery;
✔️ Covers copyright, cancellations, travel costs and payment terms; and
✔️ Protects your work legally—without pages of legalese.
What’s Inside the Agreement
✅ Customisable project details: client name, event, location, shoot type;
✅ Payment terms including deposits, GST and cancellation policies;
✅ Copyright and licensing clauses to protect your creative work;
✅ Clear inclusions + optional editing/extras to avoid scope creep;
✅ Delivery timelines for edited photos;
✅ Travel fees and location-specific conditions;
✅ Model/property release obligations; and
✅ Disclaimers for issues beyond your control (e.g. late arrivals, weather).
Format and Ease of Use
Delivered as a Microsoft Word document, this template is ready to edit.
Red text prompts guide you through exactly what to customise—but we always recommend getting legal advice if you're unsure. Just follow the prompts, update with your shoot info, read it to ensure it aligns with your arrangements and you’re good to go.
How to Use This Agreement
Insert your client’s name, event details, pricing, and jurisdiction;
Customise scope, inclusions, cancellation and licence terms;
Change all red text to black before sending; and
Send to your client for signing or email confirmation before the shoot.
What Happens When You Download
Once you purchase, you’ll receive immediate access to your editable Word doc.
➤ Download the file (your link expires after 24 hours—so save it straight away!)
➤ Personalise with your branding and event details
➤ Use the red-text prompts as guidance throughout
➤ Reuse for future shoots—just update as needed
Need a second set of eyes?
This template is a strong starting point—but it hasn’t been tailored to your unique photography services. If you’d like legal help reviewing or adapting it, we offer:
60-minute legal review session – $350 (incl. GST);
Custom photography contracts – from $1450 (incl GST) tailored to your services, clients.
Email hello@janjuclegal.com.au to book or ask questions.
A Note Before You Download
This template is general legal information. It’s designed for Australian photographers running standard shoots and events—but if your business involves:
Complex licensing or publication rights
International clients or cross-border delivery
Sensitive subject matter or work with minors
Studio teams or multi-shooter contracts
…you should consider getting tailored legal advice.
Legal Disclaimer
Jan Juc Legal is a law firm, but when you purchase and use this downloadable product, we’re not acting as your lawyer or providing tailored legal advice. This document is a general-use legal tool.
All copyright in this document belongs to Jan Juc Legal. You are granted a one-use, non-exclusive, royalty-free, revocable licence to use this document in your business or for personal use. You may not copy, share, reproduce, or use this document for commercial resale or in competition with Jan Juc Legal.