Whether you need a photo to represent the cover of your book, or if you are creating a cookbook or travel book, often you want to hire a photographer to get something unique. The Book Photographer Agreement helps you outline the rights, duties, and obligations of the parties.

This contract is a legal document that details the terms and conditions between an Author and a Photographer.
It covers the essential elements of the relationship such as:

  • Ownership Rights
  • Release Date
  • Use Rights
  • And More.

Self-publishing is one of the fastest-growing creative industries coming in at over $2 billion dollars annually. But before you get started on your novel, memoir, or business book, it’s important to protect yourself by getting the right contracts. Protect yourself with the right literary and self-publishing contracts.

Other names for this Document:

Book Photographer Contract, Book Photography Agreement, Photographer for Book Contract.

Approximate time to complete contract:  4-5 Minutes

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What is it?

The Book Photographer Agreement covers the essential contract terms between an Author and a Photographer.
This standard Self-Publishing contract covers:

  • The Start Date of the Agreement
  • The name of the Book
  • The Release of Rights
  • The Use Rights of the Book, including promotion and advertising rights.
  • The Rights and Responsibilities of the Parties
  • Work-For-Hire Language
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Issues, including Venue & Choice of Law

How does it work?

Use this document to explain the relationship between an Author and a Photographer.

Some things needed to build your custom Book Photographer Agreement:

  • Names of the Parties
  • Addresses of the Parties
  • Emails of the Parties
  • Name of the Book
  • Release Date
  • State for Venue and Choice Provisions

Once you have completed drafting the Book Photographer Agreement, you will be able to save to edit further, download a PDF or send to the other party for electronic signature.