2nd shooter liability question at wedding gig

7 years 10 months ago #483478 by Soccer Mom
I have a eager to get into wedding photographer who has asked if they can tag along turning my wedding jobs to observe and do what I tell them.  No charge to me. 

All the photos would belong to me.  My question is, would I need to get special permission from my insurance company or will they need their own policy?  

If they screw up, damage something, or accidentally harm someone... this liability rest on me or them?

Canon 7D, 18-55mm, 55-250mm, 70-200mm L f/2.8, 100mm and 17-55mm f/2.8
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7 years 10 months ago #483498 by Tim Dordeck
If it's under your business name, it's your liability.


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7 years 10 months ago #483550 by effron
I agree, but why wouldn't you ask your insurance carrier to make certain?

Why so serious?
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7 years 10 months ago #483568 by Screamin Scott
liability falls on the primary shooter who booked the event.

Scott Ditzel Photography

www.flickr.com/photos/screaminscott/

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7 years 10 months ago #483705 by Glenn Gee
Ask your insurance company. Better safe than sorry.


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7 years 10 months ago #483896 by Peter Nunez
Your name is on the contract right?  All the above statements are correct.  Speak with your insurance company as they are going to know your policy better than anyone.  


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7 years 10 months ago #484094 by msmith55
Your name, your liability.


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7 years 10 months ago #484141 by Carlos
Yes, it's as simple as that.  If you are getting paid for the job.  Correction - Paid or not if you were hired or there to do the shoot.  Unless you have a contract that specifically states you are not liable, then your good.  Even then, I'm sure that would have to be one bullet proof contract to hold up in court. 

(2) Canon 7D, Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM, 50mm f/1.4 USM, 85mm f/1.8 USM, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 HSM, Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6
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7 years 10 months ago #484201 by Vahrenkamp
Good post :agree:


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