Freelance Photographer Insurance
- Camera equipment insurance starting at $1,000 per item, $5,000 in total
- $2 million total coverage for general liability, $1 million per occurrence
- 1–3 day event policies for short-term coverage
$12 / month
Safeguarding Your Passion: Don't let gear malfunctions or theft hinder your photography journey - equipment coverage keeps you thriving
What is Freelance Photography Insurance?
Whether you are a full-time freelance photographer or simply work a few shoots in your spare time, you are at risk of liability accidents that could cost you thousands of dollars or more. Full Frame’s freelance photographer insurance provides freelance photographers with high-quality, low-cost coverage to protect you from the cost of claims and allow you to continue freelancing with peace of mind. Policies can include General Liability coverage, Camera Equipment Coverage (camera bodies, lenses, lighting gear, backdrops), Professional Liability coverage, and more.
Freelance Photography Policies
Protect your freelance photography business with our annual packages with up to $2 million general liability coverage, multiple options for camera equipment insurance, and additional policy options for customized coverage.
Designed for photographers who only need short-term coverage, our event policy provides the basic protection your business needs over a 3-day period. With our event policy, you’ll never have to worry about insurance when you don’t absolutely need it.
MOST POPULAR
Annual +
365 Days of Coverage
- General Liability (2M Limit)
- Products-Completed Operations (200k Limit)
- Up to $75k of Camera Equipment Protection
- Additional Coverage Options Available
- Photographers & Videographers
- Long Term Liability Coverage
$23.83 / month
or $271/year
Event Policy
1-3 Days of Coverage
For photographers and videographers who need basic liability coverage over a 1-3 day period. Add unlimited additional insureds for any event.
$59/ 3 days
MOST POPULAR
Annual +
365 Days of Coverage
- General Liability (2M Limit)
- Products-Completed Operations (200k Limit)
- Up to $75k of Camera Equipment Protection
- Additional Coverage Options Available
- Photographers & Videographers
- Long Term Liability Coverage
$23.83 / month
or $271/year
Annual Policy
365 Days of Coverage
For photographers and videographers who need long-term liability coverage and protection, but don’t need camera equipment insurance. Additional coverage options available.
$12 / month
or $129/year
Coverage Details
Here’s a closer look at what we cover
General Liability
$1M Occurrence / $2M Aggregate
Available on our Annual Policy: $2M Occurrence/$2M Aggregate (+$6.42/month)
General liability insurance can protect your photography business from the cost of third-party bodily injury and property damage claims, like if a client trips on your business equipment and injures themselves. It also protects against the cost of copyright infringement claims, personal and advertising injury claims, and more.
Camera Equipment Coverage
$1,000 Occurrence / $5,000 Aggregate
Damage To Rented Premises
$300,000 Occurrence / $300,000 Aggregate
Professional Liability
$100,000 Occurrence / $200,000 Aggregate
Cyber Liability
$100,000 Occurrence / $100,000 Aggregate
Frequently Asked Questions About Freelance Photographer Insurance
Freelance photographer insurance covers:
- General Liability
- Camera Equipment Coverage
- Damage to Rented Premises
- Professional Liability
- Cyber Liability
- Offers Increased Limits
It also covers third-party property damage, third-party injuries, and advertising injury. Common claims of freelance photographers include damaged camera equipment, a client tripping and injuring themselves on business equipment such as backgrounds or lighting stands, and errors and omissions such as a faulty memory card not saving your client’s photos.
Freelance Photography insurance starts out at $23.83/month or $184 per year for our Annual Plus plan, $12/month or $129 per year for the Annual plan, and $59 for three days of coverage with our Event plan. Prices can vary depending on the state your business is located in.
Yes. As a freelance photographer, you are susceptible to many different kinds of claims such as broken or stolen equipment, client injuries, and faulty memory cards. These claims can oftentimes be expensive and could financially devastate your business. Freelance photographer insurance can help mitigate or even eliminate those out-of-pocket costs.
Yes. As a freelance photographer, you may just need insurance for a day or two. Our event policy provides short-term general liability coverage with a limit of up to $2M. One-day photographer insurance is perfect for freelance photographers looking to protect their business with short-term coverage.
Full Frame provides freelance photographers with a wide variety of coverage options. Here is a list of coverage options a freelance photographer needs:
- General Liability
- Camera Equipment Coverage
- Damage to Rented Premises
- Professional Liability
- Cyber Liability
- Offers Increased Limits
You're In Good Company With Full Frame
Here’s what other people have to say about their experience.
Really easy & just what I needed now that I’ve upgraded my gear and need to have that peace of mind. Hopefully, I won’t need to submit a claim in the future, but if I do, I hope it goes as well as the purchasing did.
Great, fast insurance at a perfect price. We work and shoot weddins internationally so it was super convenient to have fast, easy coverage for the few weddings that we had in the states this year. There were a couple of changes that I needed to make after purchasing a single-day policy and their customer support was super helpful and fast. Thank you, Full Frame!
The easiest and fastest insurance experience I’ve ever encountered! I was overpaying dramatically for my business insurance before I found Full Frame. I’m so glad I found them!
Quick easy and more affordable than other options. I called to get a question answered and it was a really nice experience, the lady I spoke with was really helpful and kind.
Easier way to get insurance for your event. Hopefully I will never have to use it. 📸📽️
Ordering was super simple. Hopefully if I need to make a claim one day, that will be simple.
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