Agreements you can reuse without feeling generic
Build contract templates from reusable clauses and merge fields, then create the agreement attached to the actual booking.
CONTRACTS + PAYMENTS
Make it official without killing the mood.
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.
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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 in cash. A reminder came from somewhere else. Now the booking looks unpaid even though the money moved. Vignette gives the contract and the payment plan the same source of truth: the job.
02 · WHY IT WORKS
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.
Payment plans that match the job
Use retainers and installments, collect eligible card payments through Stripe, and record cash or other off-platform money accurately.
A history you can trust
Keep reminders, receipts, waivers, refunds, signed PDFs, and status changes attached to the exact contract or installment involved.
03 · THE WORKFLOW
One yes. One connected path to confirmed.
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.
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.
03 · COLLECT
Match money to the moment it is due.
Set the retainer and installments, enable reminders, and accept eligible online card payments.
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
- Reusable contract templates and clauses
- Merge fields
- Client e-signatures and change requests
- Signed PDF delivery
- Retainers and installment schedules
- Stripe-powered online card payments
- Manual and off-platform payment records
- Payment reminders and branded receipts
- Payment waivers and eligible refunds
- Payment, payout, revenue, profit, and expense tracking
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 · SEE THE WORK
Do not take the landing page's word for it.
Read the actual product documentation. See how the workflow behaves before you ask your business to depend on it.
07 · STRAIGHT ANSWERS
The questions worth asking.
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.
THE NEXT MOVE