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Photographer: balance due before full gallery delivery

For photographers: remind the client the remaining balance is due before the full-resolution gallery is delivered.

Dreading the “please pay me” email? “The awkwardness comes from improvising each time”, so this one is already written. Copy it, fill the brackets, send.

The shoot is done and the client is excited. A friendly note that the full gallery follows the balance payment keeps things moving without awkwardness.

Email template

Subject: Your gallery is nearly ready: balance for [shoot]

Hi [Name],

Thanks again for [shoot / event], I'm finishing the edit now and the full gallery ([n] images) will be ready by [date].

The remaining balance of [amount] (invoice [INV-123]) is due on [due date]; once it's in, I'll send the full-resolution download link. Pay here: [payment link].

Thanks,
[Your name]

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Tips

Placeholders in [brackets]. Stop when paid: cancel any remaining reminders the day payment clears. General information and draft wording only. Not legal advice. PaidNudge is not a law firm or a debt collector. Check your contract and local rules, or ask a qualified lawyer, before relying on any late fee, interest or court step.

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