Any use of photos that may be considered 'commercial' in nature in a court of law should have a model release. Again, better safe than sorry, so I recommend you include model releases if you have any desire to use the photos for your photography business' advertising or marketing.

I give permission to take photographs and / or video of my child. I grant full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes to help achieve the group's aims.

The publication of individual patient images or data should be allowed only if the consent process has been conducted properly. This usually means that patients have provided written consent for publication.

You should use a photo release consent form any time you plan on using an image for commercial purposes. In other words, if your picture is going to generate money — even indirectly for marketing or sales purposes — you need a release form.

In the United States, it's illegal for a photographer to use someone's likeness commercially without a photo release form. Likewise, it's illegal for a client to use images from a photographer without the same permission.

I (patient name) give permission for [practice name] to give me medical treatment. I allow [practice name] to file for insurance benefits to pay for the care I receive. I understand that: [practice name] will have to send my medical record information to my insurance company.

The form includes the rights of the image owner, the customer, and the model to prevent any lawsuit or settle any future complications. You will need it if you photograph professional models or candid photo shoots. Creating model release forms is a crucial step in commercial photography.