Applied Photography and Video

Model release forms

What is a model
release form?
A model release form is a contract that
outlines the agreement between a model
and the photographer, most often used
in fashion photography or corporate
photography.
A model release allows the
photographer to use the photos
promotionally or sell the photos
commercially.

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A Model Release Form, also sometimes called a Model Release Agreement, is a document
that is used when the image of a person, known as the "model", has been or will be used
in photographs, video, or other art and the artist would like to acquire the full legal rights to
that image to be used in any way they would like in the future.

The "model", for the purposes of a Model Release Form, does not have to be a traditional
"model", such as a commercial model. The "model" can be anyone whose images were
used in the art.

The photographer should save all the release forms in case they need them in the future.
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When Do You Need a
Model Release?
A model release is needed whenever a
photographer is taking an image of a
recognizable person or identifiable
feature (such as a tattoo).
It doesn’t only apply to professional
models, but to anyone who is being
photographed.

If a photographer is photographing a
property, they may need a property
release form signed by the owner of the
property.

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Why do You Need a
Model Release Form?
A model release form protects the
photographer against civil liability
lawsuit should an issue arise later on.

It protects all parties involved, including

the subject being photographed. It will
also be needed if the photographer
decide to license at a later date.

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In a Model Release Form, the model "releases" the rights to the specific images that
were taken. This means the model acknowledges and agrees that the artist can do
anything they would like with the photos, including publish, republish, distribute, edit,
change, etc., unless the model would specifically like to include certain restrictions. If so,
there is a space for the model to describe what those restrictions would be. The model
also releases any claims that he or she may have on future issues that may arise, like a
right of privacy claim or right of publicity.

When working with images of another person as an artist, a Model Release Form is very
important to ensure that the artist has properly acquired and retained the rights needed for
the art, whether it is commercial or otherwise.

If the model is under 18, a parent or guardian will also have to review and sign the
document.

After this document is filled out, it should be printed and signed. It is preferable for each
party to retain a copy.

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 Permission for Photography
For valuable consideration received, I acknowledge that ________________________
("Photographer") and his/her legal representatives and assigns, have the irrevocable and
unrestricted right to use and publish photographs of me, or in which I may be included, for
editorial, trade, advertising, and any other purpose and in any manner and medium; and to alter
and composite the same without restriction and without my inspection or approval. I hereby
release the Photographer and his/her legal representatives and assigns from all claims and
liability relating to said photographs.

_________________________________ _______________________________
Model’s Signature Witness Signature

_________________________________ _______________________________
Print Name Print Name

_________________________________ _______________________________
Model’s Date of Birth Address

_________________________________ _______________________________
Address Address

_________________________________ _______________________________
Address Witness Signature

_________________________________ _______________________________
Email Address Print Name

_________________________________ _______________________________
Today’s Date Address

_________________________________ _______________________________
Legal Guardian Signature (if under 18) Address

_________________________________ _______________________________
Print Name Today’s Date

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 YOUR LOGO/NAME HERE

YOUR ADDRESS HERE

APPEARANCE RELEASE

I grant to [YOUR BUSINESS NAME], successors, assignees, licensees, promotional partners and affiliates
(collectively “[YOUR BUSINESS NAME]”) the rights set forth herein.

1. [YOUR BUSINESS NAME] will have the irrevocable and perpetual right, but not the obligation, to use, as
they may desire, all video and/or photographs where I may be included for editorial trade, product advertising and
such other fashion/ business purpose in any matter and medium. This includes the right to use my name, likeness
and biographical information (including, but not limited to [YOUR BUSINESS NAME]) and in connection with the
advertising, publicizing, exhibiting and exploiting such, in whole or in part, in any manner whatsoever, by any and
all means, media, devices, and processes now or hereafter known or devised in perpetuity.

2. [YOUR BUSINESS NAME] and the related representatives and assigns (collectively “[YOUR BUSINESS
NAME]”) has my consent to incorporate any advertising or promotions related thereto, any photographs, and/or
video in which I appear, and I hereby waive any right to any additional compensation therefore, including but not
limited to any excerpt and/or reuse fees and/or residual payments.

3. I acknowledge that my appearance in photographs and/or video constitutes part of my Appearance and
that I shall not be entitled to any compensation for such.

4. I hereby release [YOUR BUSINESS NAME], related representatives and assigns (collectively “[YOUR
BUSINESS NAME]”) from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the uses set forth
herein, including, without limitation, any and all liability arising out of published photographs and/or video.

5. I will refrain from any offensive or distasteful remarks or conduct in the rendering of the Appearance
hereunder and will conduct myself in a courteous and professional manner at all times during the rendering of the
Appearance.

6. I acknowledge that I am eighteen (18) years of age or older or, if the individual participating in the
images, photographs, video /giving the Appearance is under the age of eighteen (18) years, I am the parent or
legal guardian of such individual and am signing below on their behalf and that such minor individual will be
bound by all releases, consents and covenants contained in this Appearance Release. I further acknowledge that
I have read this Appearance Release in its entirety. I fully understand it, and I have resolved to my satisfaction all
questions concerning its content.

ACCEPTED AND AGREED:

Signed: ______________________________________________

Printed Name: ________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________

City/State: _____________________________________________

Phone: _______________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________________

Date: ________________________________________________

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 Model Release Form
PHOTOGRAPHER: _____________________________________________________________________

MODEL: _____________________________________________________________________

MODEL’S EMAIL ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________

MODEL’S MAILING ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________

IN CONSIDERATION OF HAVING RECEIVED (i.e. Photos/Compensation/etc) _______________________

IN RETURN FOR POSING FOR PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN ON (date): ________________________________

AT (location): _____________________________________________________________

I hereby assign full copyright of these photographs to the above-mentioned photographer (and the related
representatives and assigns) together with the right of reproduction either wholly or in part.

I grant to the Photographer or licensees or assignees the permission to can the above-mentioned
photographs either separately or together, either wholly or in part, the perpetual and irrevocable and
unrestricted right to use and publish video and/or photographs of me, or where I may be included for
editorial trade, product advertising and such other fashion /business purpose in any manner and medium.

The Photographer and licensees or assignees may have unrestricted use of these for whatever purpose,
including advertising, with any retouching or alteration without restriction.

I agree that the above mentioned photographs and any reproductions shall be deemed to represent an
imaginary person, and further agree that the Photographer or any person authorized by or acting on his or
her behalf may use the above mentioned photographs or any reproductions of them for any advertising
purposes or for the purpose of illustrating any wording, and agree that no such wording shall be
considered to be attributed to me personally unless my name is used.

Provided my name is not mentioned in connection with any other statement or wording which may be
attributed to me personally, I undertake not to Prosecute or to institute proceedings, claims or demands
against either the Photographer or his or her agents in respect of any usage of the above mentioned
photographs. I hereby release the photographer named above from all claims and liability relating to
images, video or photographs taken of me.

I have read this model release form carefully and fully understand its meanings and implications.

signed: _______________________________ date: __________

Important: If the Model is under 18 year of age, a parent or legal guardian must also sign

parent/guardian: _______________________ date: __________

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 Model Release Form MODEL RELEASE
PHOTOGRAPHER: _____________________________________________________________________
In consideration of my engagement as a model, and for other good and valuable consideration herein acknowledged as received, I hereby grant
MODEL: _____________________________________________________________________
the following rights and permissions to ______________________ ("Photographer"), his/her heirs, legal representatives, and assigns, those for
whom Photographer is acting, and those acting with his/her authority and permission. They have the irrevocable, perpetual and unrestricted right
MODEL’S EMAIL ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________
and permission to take, use, re-use, publish, and republish photographic portraits or pictures of me or in which I may be included, in whole or in
part,MAILING
MODEL’S or composite ADDRESS:
or distorted in character or form, without restriction as to changes or alterations, in conjunction with my own or a fictitious
___________________________________________________________
name, or reproductions thereof in color or otherwise, made through any medium at his/her studios or elsewhere, and in any and all media now or
IN CONSIDERATION OF HAVING
hereafter known, specifically including RECEIVED
but not limited to(i.e. Photos/Compensation/etc)
print media and distribution over the internet for_______________________
illustration, promotion, art, editorial,
advertising, trade, or any other purpose whatsoever.
IN RETURN FOR POSING FOR PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN ON (date): ________________________________

AT (location): _____________________________________________________________
I specifically consent to the digital compositing or distortion of the portraits or pictures, including without restriction any changes or alterations as
to color, size, shape, perspective, context, foreground or background. I also consent to the use of any published matter in conjunction with such
photographs. I hereby waive any right that I may have to inspect or approve the finished product or products and the advertising copy or other
matter that may be used in connection with them or the use to which they may be applied. I hereby release, discharge, and agree to hold harmless
I hereby assign full copyright of these photographs to the above-mentioned photographer (and the related
Photographer, his/her heirs, legal representatives, and assigns, and all persons acting under his/her permission or authority or those for whom he/
representatives andany
she is acting, from assigns) together
liability by virtue of any with
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distortion, of reproduction
alteration, either
optical illusion, or use wholly
in composite form, or in part.
whether intentional or
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I grantthem,
to including
the Photographer or licensees or assignees the permission to can the above-mentioned
without limitation any claims for libel or violation of any right of publicity or privacy.
photographs either separately or together, either wholly or in part, the perpetual and irrevocable and
unrestricted right to use and publish video and/or photographs of me, or where I may be included for
I hereby warrant that I am of full age and have the right to contract in my own name. I have read the above authorization, release, and agreement,
editorial trade, product advertising and such other fashion /business purpose in any manner and medium.
prior to its execution, and I am fully familiar with the contents of this document. This document shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal
representatives, and assigns.
The Photographer and licensees or assignees may have unrestricted use of these for whatever purpose,
including advertising, with any retouching or alteration without restriction.
___________________________________________________ __________________________________________
MODEL'S SIGNATURE WITNESS SIGNATURE
I agree that the above mentioned photographs and any reproductions shall be deemed to represent an
imaginary person, and further agree that the Photographer or any person authorized by or acting on his or
___________________________________________________ __________________________________________
her behalf may use the above mentioned photographs or any
PRINT NAME reproductions
WITNESS SIGNATURE of them for any advertising
purposes or for the purpose of illustrating any wording, and agree that no such wording shall be
considered to be attributed to me personally unless my name
___________________________________________________ is used.
__________________________________________
MODEL’S DATE OF BIRTH ADDRESS

Provided my name is not mentioned in connection with any other statement or wording which may be
___________________________________________________
attributed __________________________________________
to me personally, I undertake not to Prosecute or to institute proceedings, claims or demands
ADDRESS ADDRESS
against either the Photographer or his or her agents in respect of any usage of the above mentioned
photographs . I hereby release the photographer named above
___________________________________________________
from all claims and liability relating to
__________________________________________
images, video or photographs taken of me.
ADDRESS TODAY’S DATE

I have___________________________________________________
read this model release form carefully and fully understand its meanings and implications.
EMAIL ADDRESS

___________________________________________________
TODAY’S DATE
signed: _______________________________ date: __________

Important: If the Model is under 18 year of age, a parent or legal guardian must also sign
StudioBinder accepts no legal responsibility for the use of StudioBinder templates
parent/guardian: _______________________ date: __________

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 Model Release Form
MODEL RELEASE FOR A MINOR CHILD
PHOTOGRAPHER: _____________________________________________________________________
In consideration of the engagement as a model of the minor named below, and for other good and valuable consideration that I acknowledge as
having received, I hereby grant the following rights and permissions to ___________________________ ("Photographer"), his/her legal repre-
MODEL:and assigns, those
sentatives _____________________________________________________________________
for whom Photographer is acting, and those acting with his/her authority and permission. They have the absolute
right and permission to take, use, reuse, publish, and republish photographic portraits or pictures of the minor or in which the minor may be in-
MODEL’S
cluded, EMAIL
in whole ADDRESS:
or in part, or composite____________________________________________________________
or distorted in character or form, without restriction as to changes or alterations from time to time, in
conjunction with the minor's own or a fictitious name, or reproductions of such photographs in color or otherwise, made through any medium at
MODEL’S MAILING
Photographer's ADDRESS:
studios or elsewhere, and in___________________________________________________________
any and all media now or hereafter known, including the internet, for art, advertising, trade, or any
other purpose whatsoever. I also consent to the use of any published matter in conjunction with such photographs.
IN CONSIDERATION OF HAVING RECEIVED (i.e. Photos/Compensation/etc) _______________________
I specifically consent to the digital compositing or distortion of the portraits or pictures, including without restriction any changes or alterations as
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I waive (date):
right that________________________________
I or the minor may have to inspect or approve any
finished product or products or the advertising copy or printed matter that may be used in connection with such photographs or the use to which it
may be applied. I release, discharge, and agree to hold harmless and defend Photographer, his/her legal representatives or assigns, and all persons
AT (location): _____________________________________________________________
acting under his/her permission or authority or those for whom he/she is acting, from any liability by virtue of any reason in connection with the
making and use of such photographs, including blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion, or use in composite form, whether intentional or
otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the taking of said picture or in any subsequent processing thereof, as well as any publication of them,
including without limitation any claims for libel or violation of any right of publicity or privacy.
I hereby assign full copyright of these photographs to the above-mentioned photographer (and the related
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am fully familiar with the contents of it. This release shall be binding upon the minor and me, and our respective heirs, legal representatives, and
I grant to the Photographer or licensees or assignees the permission to can the above-mentioned
assigns.
photographs either separately or together, either wholly or in part, the perpetual and irrevocable and
unrestricted right to use and publish video and/or photographs of me, or where I may be included for
editorial trade, product advertising and such other fashion
___________________________________________________ /business purpose in any manner and medium.
__________________________________________
LEGAL GUARDIAN SIGNATURE WITNESS SIGNATURE
The Photographer and licensees or assignees may have unrestricted use of these for whatever purpose,
including advertising, with any retouching or alteration without
___________________________________________________ restriction.
__________________________________________
MINOR SIGNATURE (if over 14 yrs) WITNESS SIGNATURE
I agree that the above mentioned photographs and any reproductions shall be deemed to represent an
imaginary person, and further agree that the Photographer
___________________________________________________
or any person authorized by or acting on his or
__________________________________________
her behalf
MINORS may
PRINTED NAMEuse the above mentioned photographs orADDRESS
any reproductions of them for any advertising
purposes or for the purpose of illustrating any wording, and agree that no such wording shall be
considered to be attributed to me personally unless my name
___________________________________________________ is used.
__________________________________________
MINOR’S DATE OF BIRTH ADDRESS
Provided my name is not mentioned in connection with any other statement or wording which may be
attributed to me personally, I undertake not to Prosecute__________________________________________
___________________________________________________ or to institute proceedings, claims or demands
against either the Photographer or his or her agents in respect
ADDRESS of any usage of the above mentioned
TODAY’S DATE

photographs. I hereby release the photographer named above from all claims and liability relating to
___________________________________________________
images, video or photographs taken of me.
ADDRESS

I have read this model release form carefully and fully understand its meanings and implications.
___________________________________________________
GUARDIAN’S EMAIL ADDRESS

___________________________________________________
signed: _______________________________
TODAY’S DATE
date: __________

Important: If the Model is under 18 year of age, a parent or legal guardian must also sign

parent/guardian: _______________________ date: __________

StudioBinder accepts no legal responsibility for the use of StudioBinder templates

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