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This document serves as a release agreement for models participating in the Nutcracker Costume Portrait Session with Photographer Rachel Schulman Barnhard. It provides terms for the usage of photographic content, including permissions, rights transfer, and liability, as well as details on shoot arrangements, image delivery, and indemnification.

How to fill out model release

How to fill out model release

1. Title the document as 'Model Release' at the top.
2. Include the date of the agreement.
3. Provide a clear description of the photos or media being released.
4. Include the full name and contact information of the model.
5. Specify the rights being granted, such as usage in advertising, publication, or other media.
6. Mention any compensation or benefits the model is receiving.
7. Include a statement confirming that the model is of legal age or that a parent/guardian is signing for a minor.
8. Have the model sign and date the document.
9. Include a space for a witness signature, if necessary.

Who needs model release?

1. Photographers who want to use images of models in their portfolios or for commercial purposes.
2. Brands and businesses that use model images for advertising and promotions.
3. Production companies working on films, commercials, or media projects that involve actors or models.
4. Artists and illustrators who create work based on photographs of individuals.
5. Anyone seeking to protect themselves legally when using a person's likeness in media.

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What is model release?

A model release is a legal document signed by a person granting permission for their likeness to be used in photography, videotaping, and other forms of media.

Who is required to file model release?

Anyone who wishes to use a person's likeness for commercial purposes, such as photographers, videographers, and advertisers, is required to file a model release.

How to fill out model release?

To fill out a model release, you need to provide the model's name, contact information, details about the media being created, and obtain their signature to grant permission.

What is the purpose of model release?

The purpose of a model release is to protect both the creator and the model by ensuring that the model agrees to the usage of their image and releases the creator from liability.

What information must be reported on model release?

The model's name, address, date of birth, a description of the work involved, the usage rights granted, and both the model's and the photographer's signatures must be reported on a model release.