A few of my friends have agreed to model for me so I can practice portrait shots. Whilst all give permission for me to use their images on here etc I have had friendships very rapidly turn sour before and I don't want any future arguments if their were problems with our friendship in time to come.
Does anyone have examples of a standard permission/image release form?
Thank you
First, you don't need a release just to use a photo. Releases are only necessary when you are selling the photos as prints, for advertisements, or to newspapers and magazines.
@rogerprice This may be one time when even the greedy lawyers realize such laws are kinda stupid. I found a business lawyer where I used to live, asked for his services in helping draft custom release forms and legal documents for my photography, and he did it pro bono. He even stated that if people had to pay for a lawyer to help them with every single law that exists both locally and federally, everyone would be broke!
Photo Release Form
Byrd Photography
3260 S County Rd 180 E
Greensburg, IN 47240
Permission to Use Photograph
Subject: Guns and Hoses Boxing Event
Location: Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, 777 Belterra Dr, Florence, IN
I grant to Byrd Photography, its representatives and employees the
right to take photographs of me with the above-identified subject.
I authorize Byrd Photography, its assigns and transferees to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically.
I agree that Byrd Photography may use such photographs of me
with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including for
example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web
content.
Lots of associations have put together general releases for people to use. A quick google turns up a bunch from the American Society of Media Photographers. Here's their list of releases, including a standard model release, a simplified one, one for minors, and a location release.
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However, if you want a release just to give your mind some ease, check out this article from the New York Institute of Photography.
http://www.nyip.com/ezine/techtips/model-release.html
http://bluenoxid.co.uk/photolaw.html
http://www.thephotographypages.co.uk/2008/05/do-i-need-to-obtain-a-model-release/
http://www.sirimo.co.uk/2009/05/14/uk-photographers-rights-v2/
And for property
http://copyrightaction.com/faq/why-might-i-need-a-property-release
Seems American lawyers have managed to find another revenue stream
LMAO
"... which affords post-1999 buildings of US-registered design full copyright protection in limited circumstances."
Photo Release Form
Byrd Photography
3260 S County Rd 180 E
Greensburg, IN 47240
Permission to Use Photograph
Subject: Guns and Hoses Boxing Event
Location: Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, 777 Belterra Dr, Florence, IN
I grant to Byrd Photography, its representatives and employees the
right to take photographs of me with the above-identified subject.
I authorize Byrd Photography, its assigns and transferees to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically.
I agree that Byrd Photography may use such photographs of me
with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including for
example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web
content.
I have read and understand the above:
Signature _________________________________
Printed name ______________________________
Address __________________________________
Date _____________________________________