model and picture release

does any body have a copy of a release they can send me im trying to make one but dont know everything that needs to be in it, i would like to compare several and get an idea as i make my own, any help any body can give me would be great, if you can just e mail them to a k h o o p e s at h o t m a i l dot com. thanks so much have a great day

You are welcome to use mine with appropriate name changes

http://www.longwatcher​.com/model_release_sta​ndard.htm

Dan Heller's Photography Business Series (w/notes on other countries at the bottom.):
http://www.danheller.c​om/model-release.html
The Substantive Law Behind Model Releases
http://www.simslaw.com​/model/model_releases.​htm
Model Release Question
https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=118362
Model Release Resources and Samples
http://www.inertrambli​ngs.com/archives/00077​9.html
Model release for a youth sports league.
https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=131599
Longwatcher's Standard Model Release
http://www.longwatcher​.com/model_release_sta​ndard.htm
Sample adult model release
http://www.dcphotograp​hers.com …f/adult-model-release.pdf
Sample minor model release.
http://www.dcphotograp​hers.com …f/minor-model-release.pdf

Longwatcher wrote in post #2213167
You are welcome to use mine with appropriate name changes

http://www.longwatcher​.com/model_release_sta​ndard.htm

Who's signature do use for the witness? If its only the model and you, can you be the witness?

thank you all very much for the valuable inforamtion have a great day

pagefile wrote in post #2215099
Who's signature do use for the witness? If its only the model and you, can you be the witness?

The Witness block is optional.
Much as the release itself, it is only adding proof of intent. The witness block is available to add an additional person who was present as added proof of intent. One is not always available.

You can sign it if you want, but think about it for a second. You possess the release so your statement that you witnessed the signature is as good as signing the witness block as it will be your word that you signed it also.

As backup, I usually take a picture of the model holding the release as well as ID card (especially if shooting anything suggestive or nude). That is additional proof that the model signed the release and actually looked at it before hand. So I have my word and a picture and the release versus the model's word if something comes of it later. On those occasions where the model was paid I have either a reciept or cashed check as additional proof.

That is about all I (or anyone) can do short of having an attorney present with a notary handy to validate the agreement, which is not very practical usually.

So the witness block is optional, but handy if there is a third person around. BTW: an assistant should always take precidence over an escort as the witness.

Just what I do,

@ Longwatcher

You have answered my question and concerns in great detail. I now have a better grasp on how this should be done.
Thank you.