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Simple Photography Model Release
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Model / Appearance Release

Model Release Form: Templates & More

A model/talent release is a legal document that grants permission from a model or talent for their likeness to be used by a photographer or filmmaker in a project or work.

Also known as: Talent Release, Appearance Release

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Simple Photography Model Release

This document is a simple photography model release, which grants permission from a model/subject to the photographer to use the images or footage captured during a photo or video shoot. This release form is used to ensure that the model or subject is aware of the intended use of the images and has given their consent for the images or footage to be used.

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Photo/Film/Audio Model Release - Professional

This document is a Model / Talent Release, and should be used for when anyone is appearing on film (video or photo) or being recorded (podcast, interview). It is provided by Emessay, a company created by the law firm Matchstick Legal.

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Minor Model Release

This document is a minor model release, which can be used in photography or other forms of media to obtain permission from the parent or legal guardian of a minor to use their likeness and images captured during a photo or video shoot. The release form is used to ensure that the parent or legal guardian is aware of the intended use of the images and has given their consent for their child to participate.

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DepositPhotos Model Release

This document is a model release between the photographer and model/subject for use on Depositphotos. Depositphotos is a stock photography website that allows photographers to upload and sell their images, and for users to purchase and use those images for various purposes. In order to ensure that the images comply with legal requirements and protect the rights of all parties involved, Depositphotos requires photographers to obtain a model release for any images that feature recognizable individuals.

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Foap Model Release

This document is a model release between the photographer and model/subject for use on Foap. Foap is a stock photography website that allows photographers to upload and sell their images, and for users to purchase and use those images for various purposes. In order to ensure that the images comply with legal requirements and protect the rights of all parties involved, Foap requires photographers to obtain a model release for any images that feature recognizable individuals.

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Boudoir Model Release

This document is a boudoir model release, which is a contract used in photography to obtain permission from a model to use their likeness and images captured during a boudoir photography session. Boudoir photography involves intimate and sensual images of the model, often in lingerie or partially nude.

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What is a Model Release Form

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A model or talent release agreement is a legal document that is signed by a model or talent and a photographer, filmmaker, or other creative professional who intends to use the model or talent's likeness in their work. The purpose of the agreement is to clarify the rights and responsibilities of both parties, and to ensure that the model or talent gives their permission for their image to be used.

The model or talent release agreement typically includes the following information:

  1. The names and contact information of both parties
  2. A description of the project or work that the model or talent will be featured in
  3. The terms of compensation
  4. A statement indicating that the model or talent is over the age of 18 (if applicable)A grant of permission for the photographer or filmmaker to use the model or talent's likeness in the project or work
  5. A release of liability, where the model or talent agrees not to sue the photographer or filmmaker for any reason related to their participation in the project or work
  6. Any other terms and conditions that both parties agree to

Model and talent release agreements are important because they help protect both the model or talent and the photographer or filmmaker. By signing the agreement, the model or talent is giving their informed consent for their likeness to be used, and the photographer or filmmaker can use the images without fear of legal repercussions.

The main legal considerations of a model or talent release agreement include intellectual property rights, privacy rights, and contractual obligations. Parties may negotiate several terms in a model or talent release agreement, such as the following:

  1. Intellectual Property Rights: The release agreement should specify who owns the rights to the images or content that feature the model or talent. This can include copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property rights. The agreement should also specify how these rights can be used and distributed.
  2. Privacy Rights: The release agreement should ensure that the model or talent's privacy rights are protected, including any rights related to the use of their name, likeness, or personal information. The agreement should clearly specify how the images or content featuring the model or talent can be used and distributed, and whether the model or talent has any control over the use of their likeness.
  3. Contractual Obligations: The release agreement should specify the terms of compensation, if any, for the model or talent's participation. The agreement should also include provisions related to the duration of the agreement, termination, and any other contractual obligations.

Parties may negotiate several terms in a model or talent release agreement, including:

  1. Usage Rights: The parties may negotiate the scope of the rights granted to the photographer or filmmaker, including whether the images or content can be used for commercial purposes, or whether they can be licensed to third parties.
  2. Compensation: The parties may negotiate the terms of compensation, including how much the model or talent will be paid, when payment will be made, and any other payment-related terms.
  3. Exclusivity: The parties may negotiate whether the model or talent will be exclusive to the photographer or filmmaker for a certain period of time, or whether they can work with other photographers or filmmakers during the term of the agreement.
  4. Limitations on Liability: The parties may negotiate limitations on liability, including any limitations on damages or other remedies that may be available in the event of a breach or other dispute.
  5. Governing Law: The parties may negotiate the governing law of the agreement, which specifies the law that will be used to interpret and enforce the agreement in the event of a dispute.

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Simple Photography Model Release

This document is a simple photography model release, which grants permission from a model/subject to the photographer to use the images or footage captured during a photo or video shoot. This release form is used to ensure that the model or subject is aware of the intended use of the images and has given their consent for the images or footage to be used.

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