Matt Johnson Weddings – Wedding Photography Agreement (Plain English)

Thanks so much for considering / choosing me to capture your wedding. This is a summary of the important things you’re agreeing to when booking with me. Please read this alongside the full legal contract (that one always takes priority if there’s a conflict).

What you’re booking

  • I’ll photograph your wedding in my artistic style, like what you see on my website and Instagram.

  • I’ll choose and edit the final photos — I don’t give out unedited or RAW files.

  • Your photos will be delivered as high-resolution JPEGs in an online gallery.

  • The gallery will stay online for 18 months, but you need to download and back up your images within 7 days of delivery.

Payments

  • A booking fee is required to lock in your date. This is non-refundable.

  • The final balance is due 30 days before your wedding.

  • No photos will be released until the full amount is paid.

Film photography risks

  • I shoot weddings on film, which means sometimes things can go wrong outside my control — for example, issues at the lab, problems with film stock, or technical faults.

  • I take every precaution possible, but if something happens to the film that can’t be fixed, you’ll receive a 50% refund of your total fee.

Cancellation or postponement

  • If you cancel:

    • The booking fee is non-refundable.

    • If it’s within 30 days of the wedding, all payments are non-refundable.

    • You’ll also need to cover any unrecoverable expenses I’ve already paid for (like flights or accommodation).

  • If I need to cancel: you’ll receive a full refund, including your booking fee.

  • If you postpone: I’ll do my best to be available. If I can’t, I’ll help you find a replacement photographer. If you don’t want to go ahead with a replacement, the cancellation terms above apply.

Illness or emergencies

  • If I’m too sick or injured to shoot your wedding, I’ll do everything possible to find a replacement photographer.

  • If that’s not possible, you’ll receive a full refund.

Copyright & usage

  • I’ll always own the copyright to your photos.

  • You get a personal licence to print, share, and post your photos online.

  • Commercial use (like using the photos for a business) requires my written permission.

  • If you post your photos online, a tag or credit is always appreciated (@mattjohnsonweddings).

Use of photos

By booking, you agree that I can use your wedding photos in my portfolio, website, and social media (unless we agree otherwise in writing).

Legal bits

  • The contract is governed by Australian law (specifically New South Wales).

  • The full contract is the official, legally binding document.