Model Releases for Photographers
Photographers should always secure model releases for a shoot. Join copyright attorney Ed Greenberg and professional photographer Jack Reznicki as they discuss how to execute 7 different model and property releases. Download each of these forms to use yourself. <br> <br> This class is perfect for anyone using models on a photo shoot.
Release Date: 2009-08-26
Lessons
Why You Always Need a Release
<p>Jack and Ed discuss the importance of always securing a model release</p>
Duration: 13 mins 13 seconds
There Is No Downside
<p>Protecting yourself with a release doesn't take much effort and you never know when a random photo will become valuable later on</p>
Duration: 17 mins 44 seconds
Simplified Adult Release
<p>Going through the basic model release for an adult model</p>
Duration: 13 mins 19 seconds
Model Release Number 2
<p>A trimmed-down version of the standard model release</p>
Duration: 11 mins 30 seconds
Residual Model Release
<p>Generally used for stock photography</p>
Duration: 5 mins 19 seconds
Limited Model Release
<p>Used for special categories of people like politicians and local celebrities that grants specific rights to the photographer</p>
Duration: 2 mins 19 seconds
Celebrity Release
<p>Just in case you find yourself shooting a celebrity. This release is specific to that situation</p>
Duration: 2 mins 49 seconds
Minor Release
<p>For use with photographing minors – children under the age of consent</p>
Duration: 10 mins 20 seconds
Property Release
<p>This release can be used in situations where photographers are shooting real estate, cars, animals, pets, etc.</p>
Duration: 5 mins 14 seconds
Wrap Up and Recommendations
<p>Add some finishing touches to the releases, just don't change anything in the contract!</p>
Duration: 1 mins 44 seconds