Videographers and photographers are professionals who have very specific needs when it comes to insurance. The equipment that they use is expensive and highly specialized. Many face differing legal requirements when it comes to their crafts, and a seasoned insurance agent can help them determine the right levels of coverage for their own unique needs.
In 2011, a photography studio in New York was sued by a groom who was unhappy with the photographer's work on his wedding photos. The man sued for more than $50,000, and the photographer was out more than that in legal fees to defend the company in court.
In another case, Jason Lee Parry, a photographer who took a photo deemed suggestive by a teenager's parents was sued by the parents when the photo ended up on a national chain catalog cover. Similarly, a photographer who shot and sold photos of a sculpture without the artist's permission was sued for unspecified damages in 2010. These are just a few examples of scenarios that might lead to a claim against your photography business.