Photo release
 

Could somebody send me a copy of a photo release contract please? Just so I would have some kinda guideline!
Thanks!

No... go find your own. JK.. do a google search

send me an icq, i have a template that I've used for awhile.

For valuable consideration received, I hereby grant to __________, and his legal representatives and assigns, 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 the same without restriction. I hereby release photographer and his legal representatives and assigns from all claims and liability relating to said photographs.
Name: __________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________
Phone: (_____) _________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________
Signature:

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:_____________________________________

Adult Model Release



I, _______________________________________, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is acknowledged, give to Patrick N. Thielen (Photographer), his legal representatives, successors, and all persons or corporations acting with his permission, unrestricted permission to copyright and/or use, and/or publish photographic portraits or pictures of me, and the negatives, transparencies, prints, or digital information pertaining to them, in still, single, multiple, moving or video format, or in which I may be included in whole or part, or composite, or distorted in form, or reproductions thereof, in co lour or otherwise, made through any media in his studio or elsewhere for art, or any lawful purpose.

I hereby waive any right that I may have to inspect and approve the finished product or copy that may be used in connection with an image that the Photographer has taken of me, or the use to which it may be applied.

I further release the Photographer, or others for whom he is acting, from any claims for remuneration associated with any damage, foreseen or unforeseen, associated with the proper commercial or artistic use of these images unless it can be shown that said reproduction was maliciously caused, produced and published for the sole purpose of subjecting me to conspicuous ridicule, scandal, reproach, scorn and indignity.

I agree that, while I may use the photographs for purposes related to the non-commercial promotion of my modeling business, including but not limited to portfolios, composite cards, exhibitions, contests and promotional internet web sites, I will not sell or use any of the photographs for any commercial purpose. Furthermore, I agree to credit the photographer, including copyright notice, whenever an image is reproduced.

I acknowledge that the photography session was conducted in a completely proper and highly professional manner, and this release was willingly signed at its termination. I certify that I am not a minor, and am free and able to give such consent.



Negative Set Number: ______________ Date of Photo Session: _________________

Photo Session Description: ________________________________________________

Dated: ________________ Phone: ______________________________

Name: __________________________ Signed: ______________________________

Address: ________________________ City: ________________________________

State/Zip: ________________________ E-Mail: ______________________________



Witness:

Name: __________________________ Signed: ______________________________

Address: ________________________ City: ________________________________

State/Zip: ________________________ Phone: ______________________________