When Clients Take It to Social Media: How to Legally Protect Yourself

2025-05-06

Have you ever worried a client might go rogue on social media and try to damage your reputation? Whether it’s a one-star review or a full-blown callout post, it’s one of the biggest fears for modern photographers and creatives.In this episode of Paige’s Corner, our go-to legal expert The Legal Paige dives into the real risks of public defamation in the photography industry — and exactly how you can legally protect yourself with the right contract clauses in place.We cover:What you can...

Have you ever worried a client might go rogue on social media and try to damage your reputation? Whether it’s a one-star review or a full-blown callout post, it’s one of the biggest fears for modern photographers and creatives.

In this episode of Paige’s Corner, our go-to legal expert The Legal Paige dives into the real risks of public defamation in the photography industry — and exactly how you can legally protect yourself with the right contract clauses in place.

We cover:

What you can (and can’t) legally do if a client trashes your business online
How to write a social media clause into your contract
What to say when a client threatens to leave a negative review
How to proactively prevent drama before it starts
The importance of reputation management in 2025

Whether you're a wedding photographer, videographer, or service-based business owner — this episode will give you peace of mind and the protection you need in today’s online world.

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