PHOTO RELEASE FORM
This Photo Release Form (this "Release") is made by and between _______ located at __________, , , (“Releasee”) and ____________ located at __________, , , (“Releasor”).
A. Releasor hereby consents and authorizes Releasee to use Releasor’s likeness in a photograph, video or other digital media (the “Photo”) taken or to be taken on _____ __ ,_______ ___________________ in any and all of Releasee's publications, including print or web-based publications.
B. Releasor irrevocably authorizes Releasee to copy, edit, enhance, crop, or otherwise alter any Photo for use in Releasee’s publications. Releasor also waives any rights for approval or inspection of any Photos used in Releasee’s publications.
C. Releasor understands and agrees that all Photos are the property of Releasee, and will not be returned to Releasor.
D. Releasor acknowledges that this Release has been entered into voluntarily, and Releasor is not entitled to any compensation or royalties with respect to Releasee’s use of the Photos.
E. Releasor agrees to release and forever discharge Releasee and its affiliates, successors and assigns, officers, employees, representatives, partners, agents and anyone claiming through them, in their individual and/or corporate capacities from any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, promises, agreements, disputes, demands, damages, causes of action of any nature or kind, known or unknown, which Releasor, and anyone claiming on behalf of Releasor, may have or claim to have against Releasee in connection with this Release
F. This Release shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, administrators, personal representatives, executors, successors and assigns. Releasor has the authority to consent to the use and publication of the Photos. If any provision is held to be invalid or unenforceable, it shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. This Release constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any and all prior oral or written agreements or understandings between the parties concerning the subject matter of this Release. This Release may not be altered, amended or modified, except by a written document signed by both parties. The terms of this Release shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio.
G. Releasor represents it has carefully read and fully understand all the provisions of this Release and is freely, knowingly and voluntarily entering into this Release.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
What is a Photo Release Form?
A Photo Release Form is a legal document between two parties in which one party, the Releasor, consents to let the other party, the Releasee, use his or her image in a publication. By signing the Photo Release Release Form, the Releasor also gives up any claims he or she may have against the Releasor with regards to the use and publication of any images.
When is a Photo Release Form Needed?
Event organizers or owners of a business will often use photographs in a brochure or videos on their websites to promote their business. Even a professional photographer might want to use past photographs of clients to try and get new business. However, in order to use these photographs or videos, these businesses will first need to get permission from the people in them.
Individuals have the exclusive right to control the commercial use of their name, image, likeness, and other aspects of their identity under the right of publicity. So, anyone who uses a photograph or recording of an individual for commercial use or advertising needs permission or a release to use that photograph or recording.
What Should be Included in a Photo Release Form?
A simple Photo Release Form should generally have at least the following:
● Who is granting permission to use his or her photo
● What if anything is the grantor receiving as compensation
● Where are the photos being taken
● When is the agreement being signed
● How can the company use the photographs
A Photo Release Form may also include some of these additional provisions
Approval: the Releasor will not have prior approval over the use of the photos Claims: Releasee will not sue Releasor regarding the use of the photos Governing Law: the state’s law that will govern the Release Modifications: any changes to the Release must be in writing Ownership: all photos belong to the Releasee and will not be returned to the Releasor Parent or Guardian Signature: if the Releasor is under the age of 18 Severable: if one part of the Release is not valid, the rest of the Release is still valid
Other Names
As a reference, a Photo Release is known by other names:
● Photography Release Form
● Photo Release Waiver
● Photo Consent Form
● Photo/Video Release Form
● Picture Release Form
● Video Release Form
● Release for Photography
● Release for Use of Likeness
● Likeness Release Form
● Model Release