Never Shoot a Wedding on a Handshake. Protect Your Advance with a Legal E-Contract.
Generate a 1-page legally enforceable photography contract in 2 minutes. Secure your 50% non-refundable booking advance, lock delivery timelines, and share directly to client WhatsApp.
The Reality for Indian Wedding Photographers
Why relying on WhatsApp chats and verbal promises costs photographers lakhs of rupees every year.
Of Indian photographers experience unpaid balance delays without a written contract.
Of couples cancel or change shoot dates without compensating the studio.
Average financial loss suffered per wedding season due to informal verbal agreements.
5 Non-Negotiable Clauses Included in Your Contract
Drafted by legal experts to protect photographers against the most common wedding disputes in India.
50% Non-Refundable Booking Retainer
Blocks client cancellation losses. Clearly states that dates are booked exclusively for the client, and booking advances are strictly non-refundable upon cancellation.
Fixed Delivery Timelines & Penalties
Sets explicit calendar deadlines for social media teasers (7 days), RAW photo delivery (14 days), and final printed album delivery (45 days) to eliminate client friction.
RAW Files & Copyright Retention Clause
Protects your artistic copyright. The photographer retains master copyright, while clients receive personal non-commercial printing and social sharing rights.
Overtime & Outstation Allowance Schedule
Events running 3 hours past midnight? Pre-defines hourly overtime compensation (e.g. ₹2,000/hr) and client-provided AC travel and stay arrangements.
Legally Binding Electronic WhatsApp Signatures
Enforceable in Indian courts under Section 10A of the Information Technology Act 2000 and Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act.
Frequently Asked Questions
Legal validity, WhatsApp sharing, and printing questions answered.
Q: Is an online contract created on Picy legally valid in India?
Yes! Contracts generated on Picy strictly adhere to the Indian Contract Act, 1872 and Section 10A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, which grants full legal validity to agreements formed through electronic records and digital consents.
Q: Do my clients need to print and physically sign?
While Picy provides an official, beautifully formatted A4 PDF ready for physical print and ink signature, clients can also verify and accept the agreement directly via WhatsApp or digital OTP consent.
Q: Is this contract generator free to use?
Yes! Picy provides the Shoot E-Contract Generator 100% free of charge to all Indian photographers, studios, and cinematographers to foster professionalism and safety across our creative community.
Q: Can I customize the payment milestones?
Absolutely. You can choose standard 50-40-10 milestones (50% booking advance, 40% on shoot day, 10% on album delivery) or customize the exact percentages and amounts for your package.
Create Your Shoot Contract in 2 Minutes
Completely free. No credit card required. Fill out the shoot details, download your official A4 agreement, or send it to your client on WhatsApp.