Model Release Forms

[JuStDaVe]

Is there a standard one or any available to customise on the net ?

Cheers

Dave

[Aylwin]

Try searching these forums. I've seen them a few times in different threads. Maybe there's one in the Pro corner. Perhaps we should have a sticky thread on this.

Edit:
Found this: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=97785

[PhotosGuy]

http://www.danheller.com/model-release

[Longwatcher]

The latest version of the standard model release I use.

http://www.longwatcher.com/model_release_standard.htm

Just get rid of the logo, change the names, copy to a word document and you are free to use it.

Note: You don't have to change the name if you want me to have copyright of your images.

[robertwgross]

That release looks good. Unfortunately, the legalese will incapacitate some prospective clients or models or subjects.

In some cases, if you "dumb down" the terminology, people will sign it quicker.

Also, for some shooters, you've got to have a business agreement to take care of money issues, so it can be easier if you "hide" the model release text in the fine print of the agreement.

---Bob Gross---

[Longwatcher]

Presuming you mean my release, That is what I get for having a lawyer look it over once.
and then adding as necessary.
I have less problems getting people to sign with the latest version which is more detailed then I did with older versions. Don't know why, maybe it looks more organized.

I do know I always tell models...
" It is a standard model release, It basically states that I can do anything I want with the photos I take. It doesn't mean I will, but I can" and then they usually sign it.

I used to add that if they wanted I can add a section to protect them, but found that if I didn't say anything past that one sentence above, they signed it faster and scrutinized less.

It always surprises me, because I basicaly tell them up front it says they lose any and all control of what I do with the images.

I have a very short form for settings where I need to get releases from multiple people in a short time, but don't have it on line because I don't see a need for it to be online. Since in those cases they are not models I am scheduling in advance and making sure I give all information possible before hand so we have no issues on the day of the shoot.

Although the last change I made it to my standard release was because a model requested a specific date be placed on it (one of the few who actually paid attention before hand) I agreed because before It allowed me theoretically to capture a picture at anytime of the model and use it, even if it had been months since the last shoot. Now that would very slimy, so I felt it best to just cover that issue in the release.

Just what I have found to work so far.