Wedding Photographer Insurance

Photo provided by Evagoras Mandrides from Evagoras Mandrides Photography. Evagoras is a PhotoShield client.

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As a wedding photographer you have the task of capturing a couple’s special day and special moments. But who is focusing on you? At PhotoShield we make sure you aren’t caught out if your camera gets damaged, lost or stolen. You can continue to focus on the big day knowing we have got you covered.

While wedding photographers’ insurance isn’t a legal requirement, it’s a common stipulation from clients so they feel happy to work with you. Cover can include Professional Indemnity insurance, Public Liability insurance, Legal Expenses, cover for photography equipment, and even Employers’ Liability insurance if you have staff in your photography business.

Why choose PhotoShield?

PhotoShield is one of the UK’s leading videography and photography insurance specialists. Now we are part of the Performance brand, we’ve got the knowledge, experience and network to find the videographer insurance that’s right for you.

We’ve been looking out for you behind the lens for over 20 years, so we understand what it takes to safeguard your photography business. That’s why we’ve partnered with a leading insurer to secure an exclusive insurance policy that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always listen to our customers. Our insurance for photographers is flexible, competitive and developed just for you. So if you want to put peace of mind in your picture, just give us a call.

We offer:

  • Over 20 years’ experience insuring photographers and videographers
  • Flexible payment options – choose to pay by monthly instalments or as an upfront single payment
  • A range of covers, including camera equipment insurance, public liability insurance, professional indemnity insurance, employers liability insurance and more
  • A UK-based team ready to help
  • Cover at the click of a button using our online system – get a quote and buy your business insurance in just a matter of minutes.

Wedding photographer FAQs

Are wedding photographers legally required to buy Employers’ Liability cover?

Yes, Employers’ Liability insurance is compulsory cover for nearly all companies with employees. So if you employ individuals during the year for your business then you will need to make sure you have this insurance in place.

A client is asking for a copy of my Public Liability insurance, am I ok to send them a copy?

Yes, this is a fairly common practice for businesses in the UK.

If a client alleges that they have suffered a financial loss as a result of professional negligence on my behalf, would my insurance policy help me deal with this claim scenario?

If you have Professional Indemnity insurance included then yes, this section of your insurance would help you deal with this sort of situation. If this ever happens, you should never admit any liability, and report this to our claims team straight away.

How much does wedding photographer insurance cost?

Videographer insurance costs will vary according to how much cover you need and some of the information you give us when you get a quote. With Photoshield, you can arrange cover from just £25 per month and you can get an online quote now by clicking here.

Can I add cover to my insurance during the year?

Yes, this isn’t a problem. We understand that you may buy more equipment during the course of the business year and a number of our customers often need to add cover for items they purchase, so your policy will allow you to do this.

How do I make a claim?

Our claims service is at the centre of everything we do. The process is simple, head here to find out more on how to claim.

A bride and groom dressed in wedding attire stand beside a car on a cobblestone street lined with buildings.

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Evagoras Mandrides Photography

Photo description: As a reportage wedding photographer my goal is to tell a story with my camera always at hand. The shot is simply a beautiful moment in time which cannot be recreated.

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