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Photography contracts, payments, and payment plans Make it official without killing the mood.

Send the contract, collect the retainer, and let reminders chase the rest. Every signature and every dollar stays on the booking it belongs to.

Vignette connects photography contracts, e-signatures, online payments, retainers, installments, reminders, receipts, refunds, and off-platform payment records to the booking they belong to.

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Active payment plan with a $4,800 price, a paid $1,200 retainer, and two $1,800 installments with Record, Waive, and Send payment reminder actions
VIGNETTEBooking · Payment plan

ONE LOGIN REPLACES YOUR

CRM Booking page Contract app Invoicing Gallery host Timeline docs Crew spreadsheet

01 · THE REAL PROBLEM

“Signed and paid” should not require a scavenger hunt.

The agreement is in one app. The invoice is in another. The client paid part of it by check. A reminder came from somewhere else. Now the booking looks unpaid even though the money moved—and you are the one digging. Vignette gives the contract and the payment plan the same source of truth: the job.

02 · SEE IT WORKING

Clarity before the shoot. Clean records after it.

The strongest client experience is not more steps. It is the right steps, in the right order, with no mystery about what has happened or what comes next.

01 · IN THE APP

Agreements that look like your brand

Build from reusable clauses and merge fields, send it for e-signature, and get back a clean agreement with both signatures, dates, and deliverables in writing.

  • Reusable clauses and merge fields
  • Client e-signatures and change requests
  • Signed PDF download and version history
Signed Carter & Hale Wedding contract with the studio logo, total amount, Download PDF button, and terms and conditions
Contract details

02 · IN THE APP

Payment plans that match the job

Set the price and retainer, split the rest into installments, and see what is paid, what is next, and what is outstanding. Record a check, waive a payment, or send a reminder in one click.

  • Retainer plus installment schedule
  • Record, waive, refund, and remind
  • Stripe card payments or off-platform records
Upcoming payments card with next 7 and 30 days, overdue, total expected, and installments with Send reminder links
Finance · Upcoming payments

03 · IN THE APP

One history you can trust

Contract, payment, and gallery sit side by side on the booking—total, remaining, and paid right at the top. Nothing lives in a different app, so nothing slips.

  • Total, remaining, and paid on every booking
  • Signed status and every contract version
  • Receipts, refunds, and payouts tracked
Vignette booking workspace for the Carter & Hale Wedding showing a signed contract, a $1,200 of $4,800 payment plan, a linked gallery, the event timeline, a wedding questionnaire, and a two-person booking team
Booking workspace

Signed and paid, without the chase.

Send your next contract and payment plan from Vignette. Reminders handle the follow-up, and every booking shows exactly what is signed, paid, and due.

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03 · THE WORKFLOW

One yes. One connected path to confirmed.

  1. 01 · PREPARE

    Start from a reliable template.

    Build reusable clauses and merge fields so recurring legal language and booking details do not need to be retyped.

  2. 02 · SEND

    Give the client one clear agreement.

    Dispatch the contract for e-signature, manage change requests, and keep the completed signed PDF in the workflow.

  3. 03 · COLLECT

    Match money to the moment it is due.

    Set the retainer and installments, enable reminders, and accept eligible online card payments.

  4. 04 · RECONCILE

    Record what actually happened.

    Track manual payments, waivers, receipts, payouts, and refunds so the booking balance reflects reality.

04 · WHAT IS INCLUDED

What Vignette contracts and payments include

Vignette connects photography contracts, e-signatures, online payments, retainers, installments, reminders, receipts, refunds, and off-platform payment records to the booking they belong to. The client gets one clear progression; the studio keeps one reliable history.

05 · THE HONEST FIT

Choose the fit. Not the pitch.

VIGNETTE MAKES SENSE FOR

  • Photographers who want contracts and money tied directly to bookings
  • Studios using retainers or installment schedules
  • Businesses that accept both online and off-platform payments

LOOK CLOSELY IF YOU NEED

  • Businesses that need a standalone accounting ledger or tax-filing platform
  • Studios that require payment methods or regional processing outside Vignette’s current Stripe-powered card workflow

What Vignette does not pretend

  • Vignette uses Stripe for eligible online card payments and can record money received outside the platform.
  • Finance views support studio operations and tax preparation; they do not replace bookkeeping, legal, or tax advice.
  • Availability of payment actions depends on the status of the underlying installment or transaction.

06 · STRAIGHT ANSWERS

The questions worth asking.

Want every detail? Read the guides:

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Does Vignette include photography contract templates?

Vignette includes reusable contract-template tools, clauses, and merge fields. Photographers remain responsible for using agreement language appropriate to their business and jurisdiction.

Can clients sign contracts online?

Yes. Vignette supports client e-signatures, signing status, change requests, and signed PDF delivery within the booking workflow.

Can I create a retainer and payment schedule?

Yes. Payment plans can include a retainer and installments, with reminders and clear due states connected to the booking.

Can I record cash or another off-platform payment?

Yes. Vignette can record eligible off-platform payments so the balance and payment history remain accurate even when money did not move through Stripe.

How much does Vignette cost?

While the limited Unlimited offer lasts, Vignette is $35 per month with unlimited cloud storage after a 30-day free trial. The standard plans are Capture at $35 per month with 250 GB cloud storage and Focus at $50 per month with 1 TB cloud storage. Every plan includes every feature.

Do I need a credit card to start the free trial?

No. The 30-day free trial includes every feature and does not require a credit card to start.

Can I bring my existing clients with me?

Yes. Import contacts from a CSV or JSON file. Vignette previews the import and flags likely duplicates before anything is created.

07 · ALL CONNECTED

Every feature shares the same client, booking, and money—so nothing gets copied twice. Your subscription includes all of it.

Photography CRM

A CRM that remembers the whole shoot.

Online Booking + Mini Sessions

Be bookable while you are out making the work.

Shoot Planning + Timelines

Walk in knowing exactly how the day goes.

Second Shooters + Team

Run a crew without running a spreadsheet.

Client Galleries

Deliver the kind of link they open twice.

Studio Finances

See the business behind the beautiful work.

LIMITED OFFER · WHILE IT LASTS

Your whole studio. One login.

EVERYTHING INCLUDED

  • CRM, bookings, and a public storefront
  • Contracts and e-signatures
  • Payment plans, reminders, and receipts
  • Branded client galleries
  • Timelines with drive times and run sheets
  • Second shooters, agreements, and payouts
  • Questionnaires and golden-hour planning
  • Finance and tax set-aside views

UNLIMITED · LIMITED OFFER

$35/month

Every feature and unlimited storage at a special rate—only while this offer lasts. Lock it in and keep it while your subscription stays active.

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