Photographer-Videographer Business Starter Bundle
Run your photography or videography business like a pro from day one. Editable Word and Excel templates written for Canada: services contract, model and property releases, client onboarding kit and business dashboard.
WHY THIS BUNDLE:
*Every client needs a contract, every commercial shoot needs a release, and every gallery has a deadline
*This bundle gives you all of it in one place, in plain language, written for Canadian photographers and videographers
WHAT'S INSIDE:
*Photography & Videography Services Contract (Word): 18 sections covering services and deliverables, retainer and payments, GST/HST, cancellation and weather, delivery and file storage, Canadian copyright, a personal-use licence and a business use licence, portfolio permission, music and drone clauses, liability and privacy
*Model & Property Release Templates (Word): adult, minor and property releases, plus when you need one and the age of majority in every province and territory
*Client Onboarding Kit (Word): 6 email templates (inquiry reply, booking, welcome, session reminder, gallery delivery, review request), a client questionnaire with privacy consent, a "How to Prepare for Your Session" guide, a shot list and day-of timeline, and your onboarding checklist
*Business Dashboard (Excel): 11 colour-coded tabs for bookings and follow-ups, editing and delivery deadlines, payments, releases, renewals, your business routine, gear and a shoot day checklist
MADE FOR CANADA:
*Canadian copyright and usage licences
*GST/HST on invoices and payments
*Quebec French-language and image rights notes
*Transport Canada drone and music licensing clauses
*Privacy and anti-spam (CASL) reminders
PERFECT FOR:
*New photographers and videographers in Canada
*Portrait, family, newborn, wedding, event, brand, headshot and real estate work
*Hobbyists ready to start charging, and side hustles going full time
WHAT YOU GET:
*3 editable Word files (.docx) and 1 Excel file (.xlsx)
*Works in Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Docs and Google Sheets, and Pages and Numbers on Mac
*A logo spot, yellow-highlighted blanks and clear instructions in every file
*Instant download, nothing is shipped
HOW IT WORKS:
*Purchase and download your files
*Add your logo and fill in the yellow blanks
*Have a lawyer in your province review the contract once, then use it for every client
GOOD TO KNOW:
*These templates are general information for Canada, not legal, tax or accounting advice. Rules differ by province and territory, so check your provincial guidelines
*For your own business use only. Please do not resell or share the files
*Because this is a digital download, [refunds are not available, but message me if something isn't working and I'll help]
COMPLETE YOUR LAUNCH:
*New to the business side? The Canadian Photographer & Videographer Launch Guide walks you through registering, taxes, insurance and pricing.
*Stay on top of your taxes with the Canadian Self-Employed Money Tracker