Why The Non-Redundable Photography Deposit Is A Myth

03 Sep 2014 • diyphotography.net

If the deposit or retainer, however, was paid in order to compensate me for the potential loss caused by Gwen or Peter getting cold feet and cancelling the wedding, then we find ourselves working under a whole new set of rules and assumptions. Under this new scenario, Gwen’s mom has entered into a contract which specifically takes into account my significant loss upon her cancellation. And yes– it is a game of semantics and we are splitting hairs here, but courts like contracts. Better to have a contract that makes you, rather than one that breaks you.

Good read for anyone doing photography for hire.