Videography Contract

The Ultimate Videography Contract
One Iron-Clad Contract Customizable to Your Niche

Covers everything from filming to editing, cancellations to copyright — with clauses tailored to weddings, events, music, real estate, and more.

Clients don’t always understand what’s included in a shoot — or what happens when they cancel late, push for extra edits, or assume they own everything you film.

This Videography Contract makes sure everything's crystal clear.

It clearly outlines your process, protects your footage, sets boundaries on cancellations, reshoots, & revisions — and ensures you’re not the victim of impossible expectations or scope creep.

🎬 Whether you shoot weddings, events, music videos, real estate, or commercial content — this contract is customizable to your niche and built to protect your time, work, and gear.

No fluff. No legal jargon. Just a solid, lawyer-drafted agreement that puts you in control — and makes your boundaries as clear as your final cut.

For just $149

🔥 Why You’ll Love This Videography Contract Template 🔥

Whether you film weddings, music videos, branded content, or real estate walkthroughs
— This Videography contract protects your footage, gear, and time before clients start overreaching.

  • 🎥 Built for Weddings, Events, Music Videos & More
    Includes flexible, niche-specific disclaimers for wedding, event, music, real estate, and commercial videography — so you're covered whether you shoot love stories or launch videos.

  • 📸 Crystal-Clear Scope of Work
    Outlines exactly what you’re delivering — how many drafts, how many revision rounds, what’s not included, and what counts as extra work (so you get paid for it).

  • 📆 Enforceable Cancellation & Rescheduling Terms
    Protects your calendar and your income with clear rules around cancellations, rescheduling, and refund eligibility — no more last-minute no-shows.

  • 🎞️ Full Control Over Usage Rights
    You choose: assign full ownership or grant a limited license — so you can restrict editing, redistribution, and paid use — especially for ad campaigns or online courses you never approved (or got paid for).

  • 💸 Flexible Payment & Deposit Structure
    Includes payment terms for upfront deposits and flexible fee models — so you're not stuck chasing invoices or working without pay.

  • 🛠️ Built-In Protections for Videographers
    Disclaimers and liability clauses cover gear damage, venue restrictions, uncooperative guests, weather issues, & late arrivals — so you’re not held responsible for what’s outside your control.

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What’s Inside the Videography Contract Template

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    Crystal-Clear Deliverables & Scope

    Spell out exactly what kind of videos you're creating, how many, how long, what they include (like editing and drafts), and what’s not included — so clients can’t assume extra edits, bonus footage, or magic results.

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    Location, Equipment & Check-In Terms

    Covers exactly where and when you’ll shoot, what equipment will be used, and when it must be provided — with check-in timing and cooperation clauses so your gear and timeline are protected.

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    Copyright & Usage Rights You Control

    Decide whether your client gets full ownership or a limited license. Includes flexible IP clauses for every type of videographer — so you keep control unless you choose to transfer rights.

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    Flexible Payment & Royalty Terms

    Set your project fee, require a deposit, and (if applicable) include ongoing royalties for how the footage is used.

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    All the (Niche-Specific) Disclaimers You Need

    Covers poor venue lighting, location issues, music rights, staging problems, brand reputation, legal permits, & more. Plus: specific disclaimers for wedding, event, real estate, music, and commercial videographers — so you're running liability risks in your niche.

How to Use Your Videography Contract Template

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    Download Instantly

    Right after purchase, you’ll receive a permanent download link with access to the latest version of the template and instructions — no expiration, no stress.

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    Follow the Step-by-Step Guide

    You’ll get clear instructions to help you choose the right clauses and niche-specific disclaimers for your videography business.
    ✅ No guesswork, no confusing blanks — everything is explained in plain English.

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    Send It to Clients for E-Signature

    Once customized, send the contract to your client to sign electronically — or in person, if you’re old school. You’re now officially protected!

Who This Videography Contract Template Is(n’t) For

This template is for you if you shoot videos for clients and want legal clarity around your services, deliverables, usage rights, and responsibilities — especially when clients try to push past your scope.

✅ It’s for you if:

  • You’re a videographer working with paying clients — whether it’s weddings, events, music, real estate, or commercial shoots

  • You want a customizable agreement that covers reschedules, revision limits, licensing rights, and what’s not included

  • You’re tired of dealing with late cancellations, unclear feedback, or clients who assume they own everything you shoot

  • You want to avoid scope creep, set clear expectations from the start, and stay in control of your time and footage

🚫 It’s not for you if:

  • You’re only filming friends and family as a favor (and not getting paid — yet)

  • You create UGC-style videos that brands post on their own (social media) platforms
    👉 Use the UGC Contract instead

  • You are a photographer
    👉 Use the Photography Contract instead

🔍 Not sure which one fits your business? Get in touch and I’ll help you choose the right template.

What Others Are Saying About This Videography Contract Template

Here’s what videographers are saying about this Videography Contract Template:

“The contract was exactly what I needed! It’s easy to customize for wedding photography. No more worrying about clients expecting unlimited edits.”

— Elyse, Wedding Videographer

“I love that it’s written in plain English but still sounds super professional. My commercial clients take it seriously, and it makes me feel way more legit.”

— Josh, Commercial Videographer

“I didn’t even know what I was missing in my old contract until I got this one. The niche disclaimers alone are worth it.”

— Maya, Event & Wedding Videographer

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    Tailored for Your Niche (Not Generic Legalese)

    Written specifically for (online) entrepreneurs & creators with alternatives for different business models & (sub)niches.

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    Step-by-step guidance and alternative clauses help you adapt each section to your offer, pricing, and policies — even if you’re not legally trained.

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    Business evolving? Laws or platform rules changing? You’ll always have access to the latest version of your template — at no extra cost.

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