Ideally, yes. We highly recommend using a contract for hiring a wedding photographer, as this typically includes clauses like privacy, confidentiality, and exclusivity clauses, while also guaranteeing that the client maintains copyright ownership. This is of particular importance, as the contract will give the client a legal way to address issues in case of the breach as well, while also guaranteeing pay for the photographer. As a result, we highly recommend using a photography contract for your wedding.