Photographer Insurance

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James Hallam is an independent Lloyd’s broker with a dedicated team of experienced insurance professionals who care about protecting your business.

Trust leads to more trust

James Hallam is an independent Lloyd’s broker with a dedicated team of experienced insurance professionals who care about protecting your business.

Photographer Insurance

James Hallam is an independent Lloyd’s broker with a dedicated team of experienced insurance professionals who care about protecting your photography or videography business. Whether you are a professional wedding photographer or a freelance videographer, we can help you get the specialist cover you need at the best price.


What is photographer and videographer insurance?

This is specialist insurance to cover you for the unique risks associated with photography and videography work. Your insurance package can include contents insurance for your camera and kit; professional indemnity insurance for any claims that may arise as a result of your work; and public liability insurance, for any accidents or injuries that may occur on the job.

What do photographers need insurance?

You work with expensive equipment, and it is likely that a lot of your work takes place in busy and unpredictable public places. This will expose you to a number of risks:

  • Damage, loss, or theft of your equipment, either in transit, in storage, or on the job.
  • Someone could trip over a wire, resulting in injuries or damage to property.
  • Depending on the type of photography work you do, you may be vulnerable to claims concerning breach of privacy, intellectual property theft, or even creative disagreements. This could result in hefty legal fees, along with significant compensation payments.

Photographer insurance can cover you for all of these risks, and more.

What does photographer and videographer insurance cover?

  • Public liability insurance
  • Professional indemnity insurance
  • Contents cover – including worldwide cover if you work abroad
  • Goods in transit cover – to protect your valuable equipment while you travel between jobs
  • Personal injury cover
  • Employer’s liability insurance

We can always work with you to discuss any other types of cover you might need for your business or specific activities.

What types of photographers and videographers are covered?

We work with a range of photographers and videographers including:

  • Wedding photographers
  • Event photographers
  • Family or school portrait photographers
  • Fashion photographers
  • Journalists
  • Independent freelance videographers

Do photographers need public liability insurance?

Public liability insurance is a particularly important form of cover for photographers. This will cover you for any accidents or injuries that clients and other members of the public may experience as a result of your work.

If you work at weddings or other events, it is easy to imagine a guest or attendee accidentally tripping over a wire. But accidents can happen even if you work exclusively in a controlled studio environment.

In the event of such accidents, public liability insurance can cover any legal fees or compensation that may be due, as well as any damage to property.

Why choose James Hallam?

At James Hallam, we are proud to support the photographic industry sector through our sponsorship of:

  • The British Institute of Professional Photographers
  • The Association of Photographers
  • The Master Photographers Association

We understand your unique insurance requirements, and you can count on us to get the specialist cover you need at a competitive price.

We are here to help you.
Call us on 0330 024 0755  or email enterprisenb@jameshallam.co.uk

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