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How to Send a Photography Contract and Get It Signed

A contract isn't there to make you look distrustful. It's there so both you and your client know exactly what was agreed: what you'll deliver, when, and for how much. This guide covers what to put in a photography contract and how to get it signed in minutes.

Why every shoot needs a contract​

A clear agreement protects everyone. It prevents the awkward "I thought that was included" conversations, sets expectations on timelines, and gives you something to point to if a client cancels or a payment is late. For weddings and commercial work, it's essential. For a quick portrait session, it's still worth it.

What to include in a photography contract​

A solid photography contract usually covers:

  • Scope of work: the date, time, location, and exactly what you're shooting.
  • Deliverables: how many edited images, in what format, and by when.
  • Payment terms: the total, any deposit, and when the balance is due.
  • Cancellation and rescheduling: what happens if either side needs to change plans, and what's refundable.
  • Usage and copyright: who can use the photos and how. This matters most for commercial clients.
  • Liability: what happens in the case of illness, equipment failure, or other things outside your control.

You don't need legal jargon. Plain, clear language that both sides understand is what makes a contract work.

Why online signing beats printing and scanning​

Printing a contract, signing it, scanning it, and emailing it back is friction no client enjoys, and it slows down your booking. Online e-signatures let a client read and sign from their phone in a couple of minutes. You get a clean, signed copy, and the date is locked in while they're still excited.

How to send a contract in CoreHue​

  1. Start from a template. CoreHue gives you ready-made contracts for weddings, portraits, events, and more. Pick one and adjust the wording to fit. See Contract templates.
  2. Let the details fill themselves in. Add fields that pull in the client's name, the date, and your business details automatically, so each contract is correct without retyping. See Variables and fields.
  3. Send it for signing. Email the contract from CoreHue. Your client opens the link, fills in any fields, and signs online. See Sending and signing.
  4. Counter-sign and you're done. Once your client signs, you add your signature, and both of you have a completed copy.

Next step​

Set up your wording once and reuse it forever. Head to Contract templates, or read the Contracts overview to see the whole flow.

Questions about contracts in CoreHue? Email us at hello@corehue.co.