SECOND SHOOTER AGREEMENT

The Second Shooter will work for the Photographer as an independent contractor, not an employee. The Second Shooter will do any work required to assist the Photographer, including but not limited to shooting an event, assistive labor, and monitoring equipment. The Second Shooter will be employed on an as-needed basis; the Photographer does not promise a certain number of hours or events. 

  • If you last minute plans or emergency and cannot become a second shooter with KLu Photography, please notify me immediately.

  • The Main Photographer will provide your responsibility prior to the event after the second shooter accept the second shoot job. Please be aware that your responsibility can be subject to change.

  • The Second Shooter must bring all photography equipment necessary equipment such as:

    • 1 or 2 DSLR or Mirrorless Bodies

    •  24-70mm & 70-200mm or 35mm & 85mm or 135mm

    • Speedlight

    • Batteries

    • SD Cards

  • The Main Photographer will provide 1 SD card for each camera and it must be return after the event.

  • If the Second Photographer used their own SD card, the card must be given to photographer after event.

  • The Second Shooter have to option to use the main photographer gear.  

  • PAY will be determined flat rate.  Second shooter will be paid after the event unless there are changes.

  • Each year the second shooter will be responsible to report any income made with KLu Photography to your taxes as self-employment.

  • The Second Shooter will conduct {himself/herself} in a professional manner at all times.

  • {He/she} will prioritize assisting the Photographer over taking shots.

  • The Second Shooter will report at the primary photographer location at a given time.

  • The Second Shooter has the option to drive to event or carpool with the main photographer.

  • If the Second Shooter need transportation, please notify the main photographer in advance.

  • The Second Shooter will wear all black business casual to event.  No T-shirts. If you wear sneakers it must be black.

  • Meal and breaks are available throughout the event.

  • The main photographer will provide all drinks and meals. 

  • At the event, second photographers are prohibited from the following:

    • Drinking

    • Smoking

    • Profanity

  • The Second Photographer can talk to guests and couple at the wedding, but THEY CANNOT HANDOUT BUSINESS CARDS OR GET/GIVE CLIENT CONTACT NUMBER FOR FUTURE JOBS. I WILL HAVE BUSINESS CARDS FOR YOU TO HAND OUT AT EVENT. 

  • The Main Photographer is not liable for second photographer camera and lens issues/damages throughout the event.  

  • The Main Photographer will be only liable for their issued equipment.

All photos are fully copyrighted to the KLu Photography. The possession, rights, royalties, and distribution of all photos taken belong solely to the KLu Photography. The scanning, resale, distribution, or online sharing of any photographs without the Photographer’s written permission is illegal, and all violators will be prosecuted.

Please enter your information below to become a second photographer for Kalvin Lu Photography.