Model Release Form

This is a Model Release Form between a photographer and a model.

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Last updated October 24, 2025

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Model Release Form

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What is a model release form?

A model release form is a legal agreement between a photographer and a model that grants the photographer permission to use images of the model for specific purposes.
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When should you use a model release form?

You should use a model release form whenever a photographer intends to use images of a person for commercial, promotional, or public purposes to ensure clear consent and usage rights.
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What should be in a model release form?

A model release form should include details of the photographs, assignment of copyright, permitted uses, liability clauses, and the parties’ personal information.
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Model Release Form
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The Legal Risk Score of a Model Release Form Template is Low

Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:

  • The document grants extensive rights to the Photographer to use, alter, and publish the photographs without any restrictions, which could lead to potential misuse or overuse of the images in ways not anticipated by the model.
  • There is no provision for the model to revoke consent or request the cessation of the use of their images, which means once permission is granted, the model has limited control over their own image.
  • The model agrees not to prosecute or bring any claims against the Photographer or their agents regarding the use of the photographs, limiting the model's legal recourse if they disagree with how their images are used.


This document appears to be heavily weighted in favor of the Photographer, giving them broad usage rights and limiting the model's rights significantly. Users familiar with model release forms might find this document more restrictive towards the model than average, which could be a significant consideration depending on the personal or professional stakes involved.

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