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Business Insurance for Photography Studios

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Business insurance for your photography studio can protect against client injuries, damaged cameras, lawsuits related to image copyrights, and more.

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Insureon helps photography studio owners compare insurance quotes from top U.S. carriers online. Get several free quotes for photography studio business insurance with one application.

What types of insurance do photography studios need?

These policies provide coverage for common risks of photography studios.

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General liability insurance

This policy covers common photography studio risks, such as customer property damage and injuries. Bundle with property insurance in a business owner’s policy to save.

BEST FOR
  • Slip-and-fall accidents
  • Damaged customer property
  • Libel or slander lawsuits
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Business owner’s policy

A BOP is a cost-effective insurance policy for photography studios that bundles property insurance and general liability insurance together in one plan.

BEST FOR
  • Customer injuries
  • Damaged customer property
  • Damaged cameras or other business property
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Professional liability insurance

This policy, sometimes called errors and omissions insurance, can cover legal fees for photography studios if a client sues over work performance.

BEST FOR
  • Lost photos
  • Accusations of negligence
  • Claims you delivered low-quality photos
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Workers’ compensation insurance

Workers’ compensation insurance is required in almost every state for photography studios that have employees. It can cover medical fees and lost wages for work-related injuries.

BEST FOR
  • Employee medical expenses
  • Missed wages
  • Legal costs
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How much does insurance cost for photo studios?

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Several factors will have an impact on insurance costs, including:

  • Photography services offered
  • Cost of cameras and other equipment
  • Revenue
  • Location
  • Number of employees
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Why do photography studios need insurance?

If a customer trips on an extension cord and breaks an arm in your studio, or claims you ruined a family portrait, it could result in a lawsuit. Photo studio insurance can protect photographers against unhappy clients, third-party injuries, damage to your photography studio or cameras, and more.

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