running your own business is hard.

We creatives need to help each other out when we can. Here are some templates I’ve put together over the last few years that can help you focus on getting started with your clients instead of getting caught up in all the boring business stuff.

To make these your own, click the link, save a copy of the Google Doc to your own Drive, and edit away!

  • Standard invoice template for billing clients, with a breakdown of services, costs, and payment terms.

    Standard invoice

    You might need this if you want to bill your clients for completed work, providing a clear breakdown of the services you provided, the costs, and the payment terms.

  • Photography contract template outlining terms, expectations, and deliverables for professional shoots.

    Photography contract

    You'll want to use this if you’re hired for a professional shoot and want to clearly outline the terms, expectations, and deliverables for both you and your client.

  • Simple photography quote template for providing quick, professional estimates of services and costs.

    Simple photography quote

    You might need this if a potential client inquires about a straightforward photography job and you want to provide a quick, professional estimate of the basic services and costs involved.

  • Wedding photography contract template detailing requirements and deliverables for a couple's special day.

    Wedding photography contract

    You might need this if you’re booked for a wedding to detail the specific requirements and deliverables unique to capturing the couple’s special day.

  • Second shooter contract template specifying roles, responsibilities, and compensation for an additional photographer.

    Second shooter contract

    You might need this if you’re hiring an additional photographer to assist you at a wedding and want to specify their roles, responsibilities, and compensation.

  • Branding proposal template outlining strategy, deliverables, and costs for pitching branding services.

    Branding proposal

    You might need this if you’re pitching your branding services to a potential client and want to outline your strategy, deliverables, and costs.

  • Model release form template for obtaining permission to use and publish images of subjects without a prior contract.

    Model release form

    You might use this if you’re photographing someone who hasn’t signed a contract and you want to ensure you have their permission to use and publish the images.