PHOTOGRAPHY PROPOSAL
PREPARED FOR
Acme Co
PREPARED BY
Northwind Studio
DATE
August 18, 2026
PHOTOGRAPHY PROPOSAL
A proposal from Northwind Studio outlining the photography engagement, shoot approach, and delivery of licensed high-resolution images.
PREPARED FOR
Acme Co
PREPARED BY
Northwind Studio
DATE
August 18, 2026
Northwind Studio
PHOTOGRAPHY PROPOSAL
This proposal outlines the photography engagement Northwind Studio will run for Acme Co. It covers pre-production and creative direction, the shoot itself, and post-production through final delivery of licensed high-resolution images.
SHOOT DAYS
2
On-location or in-studio production days.
FINAL IMAGES
50
Edited, high-resolution selects delivered.
DELIVERY
3 weeks
From wrap of the final shoot day.
Northwind Studio
PHOTOGRAPHY PROPOSAL
The engagement runs across three phases. Each closes with a written deliverable or review before the next begins.
PHASE 1 · PRE-PRODUCTION
Creative brief review, mood board and reference collection, shot list, location scouting notes, and a pre-production meeting to align on the look, tone, and logistics before the shoot.
PHASE 2 · PRODUCTION
On-location or in-studio production with photographer and assistant, professional lighting and camera kit, and a shot-list-driven day. On-set review of key frames so we leave with everything we need.
PHASE 3 · POST-PRODUCTION
Culling, color grading, and retouching of the final selects. Delivery of high-resolution files via a downloadable gallery with usage license attached.
Not included: model or talent fees, location rental, props and wardrobe, extended usage or commercial rights beyond the agreed license, and printing. New scope can be added in writing at any time.
Northwind Studio
PHOTOGRAPHY PROPOSAL
The engagement is a fixed fee broken out by phase. Line items below map to the phases in the scope of work.
| Item | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-production and creative direction | $1,500 | 1 | $1,500 |
| Shoot (2 days, photographer + assistant) | $4,500 | 1 | $4,500 |
| Post-production and delivery | $2,000 | 1 | $2,000 |
| Total | $8,000 | ||
| Milestone | Share | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| On signature | 50% | $4,000 |
| On final delivery | 50% | $4,000 |
| Timeline | 3-4 weeks | Pre-pro to delivery |
Invoices are due within 15 days. Shoot dates are held on receipt of the signature deposit, subject to the shoot date you provide on the acceptance page.
Northwind Studio
PHOTOGRAPHY PROPOSAL
To proceed, complete the fields below and sign. This proposal is valid for 30 days from the date on the cover.
PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER
PREFERRED SHOOT DATE
CLIENT
Acme Co
PROVIDER
Northwind Studio
The Photography Proposal template is a five-page document for putting your engagement on paper before it starts. It carries an overview with stat cards, objectives, a three-phase scope of work, an investment table with a computed total, and an acceptance page with inputs and signatures.
It is intentionally simple: rename what needs renaming in Bonsai, list your actual deliverables, and set the price. Merge fields handle the client details and date, and the last page collects a PO number, start date, and both signatures.
Everything below comes pre-configured. Turn sections on or off, edit the copy, or add your own — Bonsai remembers your choices for next time.
Can I edit every section? Yes — every heading, paragraph, stat, table row, and signature block is fully editable in Bonsai.
Can I add more pages? Yes — add, reorder, or duplicate pages once the template is open.
Do merge fields auto-fill? Yes — Sender, Receiver, and Date pull from your client contact and the current date automatically.