Learn exactly what to include in your wedding photography contract. Clause-by-clause breakdown with examples for beginner photographers.
Step-by-step guide for beginner wedding photographers on contracts, invoicing, and gallery delivery — done professionally.
A curated editorial of the 20 photographers and videographers raising the bar — with their signature gear, dream venues, and the publications that took notice.
Under U.S. copyright law, your photographer owns every wedding image. This is normal, industry-standard, and fine — if your contract includes a personal-use license. Here's what to check.
Photographers are the #1 referral source for many venues. Here's exactly what they care about — lighting, timelines, vendor meals, coordinator communication — and what drives them away.
A $4,000 wedding photography package represents 40-65 hours of work. After expenses and taxes, effective take-home is $35-$75/hour. Here's the real math for both couples and photographers.
Most timeline templates are generic. This one accounts for photographer needs, golden hour math, and the 5 mistakes that derail 90% of wedding days — with 3 complete templates.
Wedding vendor tipping advice is contradictory everywhere. We compared 8 major sources and built one definitive matrix — with amounts, timing, and the service charge trap nobody explains.
Multiple brides waited 9+ months for undelivered wedding photos. Here's a 12-point vetting system, red-flag checklist, and copy-paste interview scripts to hire the right photographer.
Wedding flowers average $2,200–$2,723. The 3.5-4× markup exists because of 20-40 hours of hidden labor per wedding. Here's how floral pricing actually works, seasonal calendars, and DIY vs. pro comparisons.
The average wedding vendor contract contains 2–3 problematic clauses that could cost couples $2,500–$7,000. Here's how to spot them, what they mean, and how to negotiate — with copy-paste scripts.
An analysis of 100 venue pricing calls found that 88% of wedding venues don't disclose their real pricing upfront. Here are 21 hidden fees, what they cost, and the exact questions to ask before you sign.