Photography Paperwork – Avoiding Business Mistakes

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If you are in business, you will make a mistake. Nobody knows that better than Jack and Ed. Join them as they take you through the finer points of terms and conditions in invoices to help you avoid costly mistakes in your photography business.

Mistakes (06:55) In business, mistakes are guaranteed. Jack and Ed discuss avoiding them, learning from them, and taking steps to deal with them
Assignment Invoice (03:00) Going over the basic information that should be included on every invoice
Filling Out the Information (03:41) Starting with the header of the assignment invoice, fill in all of the information about the client
Product Information (02:21) ONLY is the magic word that will make sure that your work is being used only on the products you have agreed upon
Media Use (02:05) Specifying and limiting what uses your clients have with your work
License Term (04:18) This can be a useful negotiating term when settling on a price for your work
Fees (03:52) Breaking down the charges listed on the assignment invoice
Interest on Late Payment (02:23) This is one that is often overlooked but can add up to big money is included
Paid To Information (04:36) Getting paid for your work sometimes takes some dedication and time
Bottom of Front Side (06:02) The importance of both the client and photographer signing both the estimate and the invoice
Backside of Invoice (06:09) Going through the terms and conditions listed on the back of the invoice
Postponements and Cancelations (06:43) Make sure this information is all spelled out so that you do not get stuck with costs
Client Approval and Overtime (09:30) If the client does not have a representative on the shoot, then the client is bound to accept the finished work of the photographer
Rights Licensed, Damages, Payment and Collection (07:40) Client gets no more and no less than what has been established on the front of the invoice
Tax, Releases, Electronic Rights, Enforcement of License (13:45) Going through the last few items on the terms and conditions
Wrapping It Up (02:42) Remember to fill out and organize your paperwork now in order to avoid problems in the future

Course Time: 01 Hours 25 Minutes

M. GOZUM

Nov 15 2012

On the invoice segment... what Jack said is so true. My day job's a staff accountant handling accounts payable and when I get an invoice with missing information, I don't stop and pick up the phone to chase paperwork or other information. I immediately shove it down to the bottom of the pile to avoid messing up my workflow. I deal with it later if and when I finish my regular workload.
R. Cuison

Mar 31 2012

This is very helpful, every scenario that they enumerated happened to me.

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Jack Reznicki

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Jack Reznicki is a commercial photographer specializing in people and children based in New York City. His creative problem solving has helped promote products and services for many companies such as...VIEW FULL BIO»

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Ed Greenberg has been a litigator practicing in New York City for well over thirty years, has represented some of the top photographers and illustrators in the business as well as the average Joes and...VIEW FULL BIO»

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