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Creators own the copyright to an image the moment they create it?and this applies to digital images just as it does printed ones. In other words, the image doesn't have to be printed or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office to obtain copyright protection.

Images that are in the public domain are sometimes considered to be ?copyright-free.? Some content was created so long ago that it is no longer under copyright. Some artists donate their art to the public before the copyright would otherwise expire.

Using copyrighted work without permission can have serious repercussions ? but the situation can often be smoothly resolved. By contacting the image creator or their representative and arranging to license their work, it may well be possible to continue using the image and avoid costly legal proceedings.

The person who creates an image (?the creator?) will generally be the first owner of the copyright. However, there are various situations in which this is not necessarily the case. For photos, it may depend on when the photo was taken, as different rules may apply if the photograph was taken before 1989.

A photo release consent form is a legal document, which means it needs to include specific information. While there's no exact template, include at least the following: Names of both parties and whether they're giving or receiving permission to use the photo.

Ensure this form contains sections for information like: Releasor: The person permitting to use of the photographs and/or video. Releasee: The person receiving permission to use the photographs and/or video. Photos: The date and event where the photographs and/or video were taken/will be taken.