Are your contracts strong enough to handle unexpected legal challenges in today’s fast-paced creative industry? In this episode, I'm sharing a conversation I had recently with wedding photographer and educator Laurken Kendall. We dive into the pressing legal issues faced by creative entrepreneurs, particularly photographers and wedding vendors.

From managing chargebacks and protecting intellectual property to navigating tricky vendor relationships, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you keep your business legally secure. Whether you're a seasoned creative or just starting out, this episode will equip you with tools to confidently handle some of the most challenging aspects of running a creative business.

Tune in to learn:

• How to document your processes, use airtight contracts, and fight back when clients dispute charges—even months after the event.
• The key clauses every creative business owner should include in contracts, such as artistic style, editing, privacy of images, and non-exclusive vendor licensing agreements.
• How to set boundaries and formalize relationships with vendors to prevent misuse of your work and avoid giving away your power.
• Ways to navigate client privacy concerns with flexibility while maintaining a legally sound approach.
• Why cancellation, rescheduling, and contract amendments should always be documented with signed agreements to protect your business from legal disputes.

Connect with Laurken:
Website: https://laurkenkendall.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurkenkendall/

Links and Resources:

Join the TLP Facebook Community, a safe space to ask any questions related to the law or your business: http://tlpfacebook.com/

Visit The Legal Paige for contract templates, blogs, and additional legal resources, and follow me on Instagram.

Need 1:1 legal support for your business? https://griffithsuazolaw.com/