Model Release Form

MODEL RELEASES On this page and the next you will find model releases covering adults, minors, and property. Releases are usually required before your pictures can be published or contest prizes claimed. The Permission Release will take care of most non-studio situations in which adults or minors have been photographed informally and is phrased in a very non-intimidating manner. Copy these releases and print them out at any convenient size and spacing. Adult Model Release In consideration of my engagement as a model, upon the terms herewith stated, I hereby give to photographer s name goes here his/her heirs, legal representatives and assigns, those for whom photographer s name goes here is acting, and those acting with his/her authority and permission: a) the unrestricted right and permission to copyright and use, re-use, publish, and republish photographic portraits or pictures of me or in which I may be included intact or in part, composite or distorted in character or form, without restriction as to changes or transformations in conjunction with my own or a fictitious name, or reproduction hereof in color or otherwise, made through any and all media now or hereafter known for illustration, art, promotion, advertising, trade, or any other purpose whatsoever. b) I also permit the use of any printed material in connection therewith. c) I hereby relinquish any right that I may have to examine or approve the completed product or products or the advertising copy or printed matter that may be used in conjunction therewith or the use to which it may be applied. d) I hereby release, discharge and agree to save harmless [photographer], his/her heirs, legal representatives or assigns, and all persons functioning under his/her permission or authority, or those for whom he/she is functioning, from any liability by virtue of any 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 thereof, including without limitation any claims for libel or invasion of privacy. e) I hereby affirm that I am over the age of majority and have the right to contract in my own name. I have read the above authorization, release and agreement, prior to its execution; I fully understand the contents thereof. This agreement shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives and assigns. Dated: _____________________________________ Signed:_____________________________________ Address:____________________________________ City:_______________________________________ State/Zip:____________________________________ Phone:______________________________________ Witness:_____________________________________

Photo Property Release Form

Property Release For valuable consideration herein acknowledged as received, the undersigned being the legal owner of, or having the right to permit the taking and use of photographs of certain property designated as: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ does grant to photographer s name goes here his/her agents or assigns, the full rights to use such photographs and copyright same, in advertising, trade, or for any purpose. a) I also permit the use of any printed material in connection therewith. b) I hereby relinquish any right that I may have to examine or approve the completed product or products or the advertising copy or printed material that may be used in conjunction therewith or the use to which it may be applied. c) I hereby release, discharge and agree to save harmless [photographer] his/her heirs, legal representatives or assigns, and all persons functioning under his/her permission or authority, or those for whom he/she is functioning, from any liability by virtue of any blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion, or use in composite form whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur or be created in the taking of said picture or in any subsequent processing thereof, as well as any publication thereof, including without limitation any claims for libel or invasion of privacy. d) I hereby affirm that I am over the age of majority and have the right to contract in my own name. I have read the above authorization, release and agreement, prior to its execution; I fully understand the contents thereof. This agreement shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives and assigns. Dated: _______________________________________ Name:________________________________________ Address:______________________________________ City:_________________________________________ State/Zip:_____________________________________ Phone:_______________________________________ Witness:______________________________________ Permission To Use Pictures In consideration for value received, receipt whereof is acknowledged, I hereby give photographer s name goes here the absolute right and permission to publish, copyright and use pictures of me in which I may be included in whole or in part, composite or retouched in character or form, in conjunction with (initial those applicable): _______my own name _______a fictitious name _______no name to be used If the person photographed is under 18, I certify that I am his or her parent or legal guardian and I give my consent without reservation to the foregoing on his or her behalf. Date:_____________________________________ Name:____________________________________ Address:__________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________ Signature:__________________________________