A ready-to-use subcontractor agreement for real estate photographers hiring second shooters, covering day rates, deliverable ownership, confidentiality, non-compete, and client non-poach clauses.
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The Subcontractor Second Shooter Agreement is a ready-to-use independent-contractor agreement designed for real estate photographers, 3D tour creators, and drone operators who hire second shooters on a per-assignment basis. It establishes the working relationship between a Primary Photographer and a Subcontractor, covering day rates, payment triggers, deliverable ownership as work made for hire, equipment liability, multi-year confidentiality, client non-poach, and a geographic non-compete — all in a single reusable document.
Use the Subcontractor Second Shooter Agreement before sending a second shooter to any real estate, 3D tour, or drone assignment on your behalf. It is especially important when the subcontractor will interact directly with your clients, handle your raw files, or operate under your brand. The agreement is structured to cover repeat engagements without issuing a new contract for every shoot, making it practical for photographers who use the same second shooters across multiple listing seasons.
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This agreement is entered into between the **Primary Photographer** (your business) and a **Subcontractor** (your second shooter), establishing an independent-contractor relationship for real estate photography, 3D tour capture, drone operations, and related media work. Each shoot is confirmed per-assignment in writing — no need for a new contract every time.
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Set a clear **day rate** and define exactly how many on-site hours constitute a "full day." Mileage beyond a specified radius from the subcontractor's home base is reimbursed at the IRS standard rate. Payment is triggered by delivery of all raw files, with a configurable net-payment window and a choice of payment method.
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Every photo, video clip, 3D scan, drone frame, and virtual tour produced on assignment is a **work made for hire**, with full copyright assigned to you — the Primary Photographer. The subcontractor has no right to post, portfolio, or publish any Work Product without your written consent.
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Client names, property addresses, pricing, vendor relationships, and proprietary workflows are all covered under a multi-year confidentiality obligation that **survives termination** of the agreement.
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Your client relationships are protected. For a configurable number of months after the agreement ends, the subcontractor cannot directly or indirectly solicit, accept work from, or otherwise do business with any client they met through your assignments.
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A geographic non-compete (radius in miles from the subcontractor's home base) prevents the second shooter from setting up a competing real estate photography, 3D tour, or drone business in your market for a defined period — with a court-reformation clause to keep it enforceable.
Other templates capture pros use alongside this one.
Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement — WGAN 2026 form template.
Service Level Agreement — WGAN 2026 form template.
Statement of Work — WGAN 2026 form template.
Independent Contractor Agreement — WGAN 2026 form template.
