What could go wrong?

Here are the claims portrait photography studios see most often: clients tripping on light stands and cables and damaged props or venues. Clients visit, leases require proof of coverage, and advertising injury can arise from your marketing. If your business is found negligent, medical bills or repair costs can land on you.

A class Coterie knows

Photography Studios, Portrait ranks #66 on Coterie’s Top 100 classes list (December 2025), so this is a business type Coterie actively writes.

Choosing your coverage

General liability: General liability covers third-party bodily injury, property damage and, for most classes, personal and advertising injury. Per-occurrence limits are $300K, $500K, $1M or $2M, with aggregates at twice that, and the policy includes medical payments and damage to rented premises.

Business owner’s policy: A BOP covers computers, furniture and valuable papers, with business income and computer interruption built in.

Eligibility notes for portrait photography studios

Home-based studios are welcome. Across all classes, Coterie generally accepts up to $10M in revenue and 50 employees, one location per policy, no more than two losses in five years (none over $15K) and no prior cancellations or non-renewals.

Service built for small business

Instead of waiting days on paperwork, you get an online quote, bind in minutes and instant certificates when a client or landlord asks. Every policy includes Manage My Risk, with free OSHA updates, safety checklists and a personalized risk plan.

All coverage is subject to underwriting and availability.

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