{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"70 - How to Legally Run Your Photography Business with Paige Griffith","description":"Ever wonder if that free contract template you're using is actually protecting your photography business? Or if calling your upfront payment a &quot;deposit&quot; instead of a &quot;retainer&quot; could cost you thousands if a client cancels? The legal side of your photography business might not be as exciting as new gear or stylized shoots, but it's the foundation that protects everything you're building. I sat down with Paige Griffith from The Legal Paige (who's both a lawyer AND a photographer!) to demystify what it really takes to run your photography business legally. Whether you're just starting out or you've been shooting for years, Paige breaks down exactly what you need to know about contracts, business insurance, and when it's time to form an LLC - all in plain English that actually makes sense. In this episode of All Angles Photography Podcast, you will learn:  The &quot;triangle of protection&quot; every photographer needs and why your contract should be your first line of defense (even before forming an LLC!) Why saying &quot;deposit&quot; instead of &quot;retainer&quot; could leave you legally obligated to refund a client's payment if they cancel The compelling case for flat-fee retainers vs. percentage-based retainers for wedding photographers (this perspective shift alone could save you from difficult client conversations) Exactly when you need a privacy policy on your website and the simple rule for whether you can add inquiry contacts to your email list When it's time to form an LLC and how to do it yourself without paying a lawyer or accountant  SHOW NOTES:  https:\/\/clairehunt.co\/blog\/how-to-legally-run-your-photography-business-with-paige-griffith\/&amp;nbsp; RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:  The Legal Paige website: www.thelegalpaige.com The Legal Paige Instagram: @thelegalpaige The Legal Paige Facebook Group (TLP Community): tlpfacebook.com Legally Legit Podcast The Legal Paige Contract Shop 40% off sale: May 19-22, 2025 Use my personal discount code for The Legal Paige contracts for an additional discount - CLAIRE10 (works year-round!) Claire's recommended contracts: At the end of the show notes  FOLLOW CLAIRE: Claire\u2019s Instagram OFFERINGS:  Notion Template AI Content Creation Guide  Email Templates 1:1 Mentoring  Book It Mentorship Program  Scale It Mentorship Program The Shop The Amazon Storefront FREE OFFERINGS: The Secret to Scaling Your Photography Business Freebie Attract and Book Dream Couples Free Workshop Hook Inquiries - Email Templates Top 10 Resources You Need  ","author_name":"All Angles Photography Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/education.clairehunt.co\/all-angles-photography-podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36570400\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/36570400"}