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Should you sign a model release?

A photographer cannot normally publish any images of you unless you have agreed that s/he can do so.

The agreement is called a model release, and the photographer will always ask you to sign it, normally before the photography takes place.

The model release is a contract. Both you and the photographer will be bound by the terms it contains, and you should make sure, before signing it, that you are happy with what it says.

If you are under 18 your parent or legal guardian must sign it for you.

 

Here is a sample model release form:

MODEL RELEASE

Full name of model:

Photographers:

Client:

Date(s) of photography:

Purpose of photography:
Catalogue, website, advertising and promotional use

Type of modelling work:
Product

Model agency:

Fee: Standard rates

I accept payment of the agreed sum and hereby agree that the client, photographer, model agency and/or any person, firm or company acting on their behalf is entitled to use any photographs taken of me on this date for the purposes described above, and that I will not be entitled to receipt of any further payments in respect of the normal and proper commercial use of these photographs.

I further agree that any or all of these photographs may be manipulated or enhanced by computer. The purpose of the computer enhancement will be limited to changing backgrounds and improving the visual effects of the photography.

Signed

Date

Witnessed by: