Get 123RF Model Release Form 2007-2024

No, if you are the one that licences your photos, you will be always tacitly licensing to the third party, unless otherwise stated in the licensing agreement, your image for the same uses you have licensed your photos. Legally you cannot transfer your rights, as the model, in your photo to yourself.

If the main subject of the image is a person — even if the person's face is not visible — it will require a model release. Images of people photographed from behind or without their permission or awareness will generally not be acceptable.

Whether you're working on a documentary, hip-hop music video, social media ad or anything in between, remember that if you're going to be recording people, make sure they sign a model release form.

In general, yes. If you plan on licensing images (either directly or through a stock agency) with models for commercial purposes, you should definitely obtain a release. If you are only selling prints of the image you should also try to get a release.

A photograph used for editorial purposes does not require a model release. Editorial use is when the photo is used to illustrate a story or provide context for the issues or events discussed in the accompanying article.

That said, here's a rundown of what every model release form should include or outline: Your name and business name. Your business address. A release of all claims against your company. Whether you want to release claims from other companies that buy, use, or obtain the licenses for your photos.

If you use photos or videos of someone for commercial purposes, then a model release form is a necessary form of legal protection. Without the release, the model could file a lawsuit against you and your business.

Required information for every model release Full legal names (first and last) for: ... Signatures of: ... Date signed for the model, photographer, and witness (if used) ... Complete contact information for the model OR a parent or guardian (if the model is under 18): ... Full birth date for the model (month, day, and year)

No, if you are the one that licences your photos, you will be always tacitly licensing to the third party, unless otherwise stated in the licensing agreement, your image for the same uses you have licensed your photos. Legally you cannot transfer your rights, as the model, in your photo to yourself.

If the main subject of the image is a person — even if the person's face is not visible — it will require a model release. Images of people photographed from behind or without their permission or awareness will generally not be acceptable.

Whether you're working on a documentary, hip-hop music video, social media ad or anything in between, remember that if you're going to be recording people, make sure they sign a model release form.

In general, yes. If you plan on licensing images (either directly or through a stock agency) with models for commercial purposes, you should definitely obtain a release. If you are only selling prints of the image you should also try to get a release.

A photograph used for editorial purposes does not require a model release. Editorial use is when the photo is used to illustrate a story or provide context for the issues or events discussed in the accompanying article.

That said, here's a rundown of what every model release form should include or outline: Your name and business name. Your business address. A release of all claims against your company. Whether you want to release claims from other companies that buy, use, or obtain the licenses for your photos.

If you use photos or videos of someone for commercial purposes, then a model release form is a necessary form of legal protection. Without the release, the model could file a lawsuit against you and your business.

Required information for every model release Full legal names (first and last) for: ... Signatures of: ... Date signed for the model, photographer, and witness (if used) ... Complete contact information for the model OR a parent or guardian (if the model is under 18): ... Full birth date for the model (month, day, and year)