Photographers & contracts

Thanks everyone for your input! I really appreciate it!

As a photographer myself, contracts are used to help set boundaries for their rights and their clients. Basically what it sounds like is that they just want to preserve the integrity of their work. Since Photography is a creative art, all the images that are produced are a reflection of their creative vision and composition. So by adding in their contract that the photos cannot be re-edited or cropped or filtered,etc.. is very standard. If a client goes in crops, and re-edits their photos it means to them that you don't like what they have created for you. Also if you are posting those changed images online its not a true representation of them, which could negatively impact their business.

I am very open with my clients about my creative process and i am also open to revisiting and finding ways that the images that i create can best suit my clients. So ask your photographer if they are open to revisions, most generally are if it means that they can still ensure that you are happy with their work and it still is true to their creative style. if they are not then id say move on and find a photographer who will work with you and be just as considerate of your style.

When choosing a photographer for our wedding, we chose a wonderful woman who had the style and composition that we loved, so we knew that we were all on the same page. Our engagement photos turned out wonderful and she was great to work with. Always, Always ask for clarification if you are concerned. In the end you are entrusting someone to capture all of those great moments throughout the day, make sure they are a good fit!