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An unauthorised use of your image happens when someone takes a photo or video of you and shares it without your permission.

Requirements for publishing images If you wish to publish or sell the photo, however, you will need a signed photo release form that documents that permission was given by the subject, guardian of the subject, or the owner of the subject in the photo. Publish means that the photo will be used for promotional purposes.

If you don't want a photographer to use your photographs in their portfolio or for advertising purposes you always have the option to ask them not to. However you should do this before you enter into a contract with the photographer.

Unless the content is in the public domain, someone who posts it without permission and/or attribution may be liable for copyright infringement.

I hereby irrevocably authorize the {Name of Organization} to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose. In addition, I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears.

Although the photographer does own the copyright for the photographs, they cannot use the photographs publicly without your permission if the photographs have been commissioned for private or domestic purposes (such as a family photo shoot or a wedding.)

Photos are considered intellectual property because they are the results of the photographer's creativity. That means that the photographer is the copyright owner unless a contract says otherwise.