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In this episode of the Wedding Atelier podcast, host Alora welcomes Paige, founder of The Legal Paige, to discuss essential legal aspects for wedding photographers. They delve into important contract clauses, the significance of clear rescheduling and cancellation policies, and the necessity of having an LLC to protect personal assets. Paige also shares why having detailed agreements is crucial and discusses current economic trends affecting the wedding industry.

Paige is the founder of The Legal Paige, a virtual legal educational platform working with small businesses. She is a certified Juris Doctor and holds a double B.A. in Economics and Political Science. After working as a federal law clerk, Paige traded in the traditional law life for a virtual one and opened the doors to The Legal Paige in 2018.

Her mission is to create an online space where the law isn’t so scary and entrepreneurs can get legally legit in no time. Law aside, Paige is a Montana mom who loves hiking, lake time, and a good game of Catan.
 

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:53 Common Legal Issues for Wedding Photographers

01:29 Importance of Clear Contract Clauses

03:35 Retainer vs. Deposit: Key Differences

09:28 The Necessity of LLCs for Photographers

20:24 Limitation of Liability and Other Crucial Clauses

24:46 Navigating Economic Uncertainty

26:04 Industry Standards and Client Relations

27:11 Budgeting and Financial Strategies

32:47 Trademarking and Legal Protection

37:21 Essential Contracts and Legal Tools

44:07 Final Thoughts and Resources

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