A successful product photoshoot relies on clarity—clear expectations, clear usage rights, and clear communication between the photographer and the client. This Commercial Product Photography Agreement provides a professional, easy-to-customize framework that outlines deliverables, payment terms, licensing rights, and responsibilities for both sides. It helps prevent misunderstandings, protects your creative work, and ensures a smooth process from shoot planning to final image delivery.
What Makes It Different
• Created with legal insight for balanced protection of both photographer and client
• Fully customizable in Word, plus a fill-in PDF for quick use
• Lifetime access so you can reuse and update anytime
• Written in clean, approachable language without overwhelming legal jargon
What’s Inside
• Defined scope of work—product shots, lifestyle images, editing, revisions, and retouching
• Payment structure including deposits, final payment, additional fees, and invoicing terms
• Licensing and usage rights for commercial, advertising, or online use
• Ownership terms outlining copyright, image rights, and any licensing limitations
• Delivery timelines, file formats, and expectations for revisions
• Cancellation, rescheduling, and refund rules for seamless project handling
Why You Need It
• Prevents disputes about usage rights, image ownership, and deliverables
• Protects photographers from unauthorized use, reselling, or unlicensed commercial distribution
• Guarantees clients receive the exact deliverables and rights they’re paying for
• Provides legal and financial protection if timelines shift or payments are delayed
• Works across all U.S. states for freelance photographers, studios, and brands
Use It For
• Photographers offering commercial or e-commerce product photography
• Brands hiring photographers for advertising, catalogs, or social media content
• Content creators working with companies on paid visual campaigns
• Marketing agencies coordinating product shoots
• Any collaboration requiring a clear, enforceable photography agreement
How It Works
• Download instantly
• Edit in Word or complete the included PDF
• Send digitally or print for signatures
• Reuse anytime with lifetime access
Legal Disclaimer
These templates are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. OVIDIA. is not a law firm, and purchasing or using these templates does not create an attorney–client relationship. Customize documents to your specific needs and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for legal guidance.
