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Invoice template

Photographer invoice template (free)

Photography invoices combine a shoot fee, editing and image licensing. Clients pay faster when each part is clear.

Your Business Ltd
you@yourbusiness.com
INVOICEINV-OCT-001Due in 14 days
DescriptionQtyPriceAmount
Half-day commercial shoot1 session$650.00$650.00
Edited images (web and print licence, 12 months)25 image$18.00$450.00
Travel (mileage)64 mile$0.45$28.80
Total due $1,128.80
Pay by card or bank transfer

How photographers usually bill

Take a booking deposit to hold the date, then invoice the balance before delivering the full-resolution gallery.

What to put on your invoice

  • Your business name and contact details (and company number if you are a limited company)
  • Your client's name and address, and their PO or project reference
  • A unique invoice number, for example INV-OCT-001
  • Issue date, due date and payment terms
  • A clear description, quantity and price for each line
  • Tax, only if you are registered, with the rate and amount
  • How to pay: a card payment link and your bank details

Tips to get paid faster

  • Put the licence terms and duration on the invoice.
  • Make the booking deposit non-refundable within a stated notice period.
  • Share proofs with a watermark until the invoice is paid.

Questions people ask

How much deposit should a photographer take?

Many photographers take 25% to 50% to secure the date, with the balance due before or on delivery.

Should I invoice licensing separately?

Yes. A separate licensing line makes renewals and extra uses easy to price later.

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