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Photo and video release

Photographers, videographers, schools, employers and marketers who want written permission to use someone's image or voice.

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What you fill in

  • Who is receiving the permission
  • What the images are for
  • Any limits on use

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Photo and Video Release

This release is given by the person named below (the "Subject") to [Name of photographer or organization] (the "Producer").

1. Permission

I give the Producer permission to photograph and record me, and to use my image, likeness, voice and name as they appear in those photographs and recordings (the "Materials").

2. How the Materials may be used

The Producer may use the Materials for [describe the purpose, for example "marketing, the Producer's website and social media"], in any media now known or later developed, worldwide and for [an unlimited time / a period of ___ years]. The Producer may edit the Materials, provided the result is not defamatory or misleading.

3. No payment

[I understand that I will not be paid for the use of the Materials.] [In return, the Producer will pay me ___.]

4. Ownership

The Producer owns the Materials and all rights in them. I am not entitled to approve the finished work.

5. Release

I release the Producer and those it authorizes from any claim arising from use of the Materials in line with this release, including claims for invasion of privacy or right of publicity.

6. Withdrawal

[I may withdraw this permission for future uses by writing to the Producer. Materials already published or in production are not affected.]

7. Minors

[If the Subject is under 18: I am the Subject's parent or legal guardian and I sign on the Subject's behalf.]

8. General

I am at least 18 years old, or my parent or guardian has signed for me. I have read this release and understand it.

Subject
Signature, name and date

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