Model Release Requirements

 In the article , "Model Release Requirements for i-Phone App Image", Nancy Wolff explains that the federal government controls the reproduction and use of your photographs. The Copyright Act gives the power of this statute to all 50 states and some individual federal courts interpret this law differently. The law basically says as model, they have a right to prevent the commercial appropriation of his/her likeliness in any photograph: the right of privacy. If you produce a commercial use of a photograph, most laws state that the model's right to privacy outweighs your right of expression, therefore model release forms are vital to commercial use of photos.

MODEL RELEASE

In exchange for consideration received, I hereby give permission to [    your name here    ] to use my name and photographic likeness in all forms and media for advertising, trade, and any other lawful purposes.

Print Name:                                    

Signature:                                    

Date:                                    

If Model is under 18:
I,                                     , am the parent/legal guardian of the individual named above, I have read this release and approve of its terms.

Print Name:                                    

Signature:                                    

Date:                                    

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