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Photo release form, signed on set.

A model and photo release template with a legally binding signature. Capture consent to use someone's image, on the record, before the shoot or the event starts.

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Photo release

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  • Subject full name*text
  • Email*email
  • Shoot or event date*date
  • Permitted usescheckbox
  • Consent to use likeness*checkbox
  • Signature*signatureSign here

↗ · What it's for

A photo release records someone's consent to use their image in your marketing, portfolio, or media. Capturing it as a signed form means you have proof of consent with a timestamp, which matters if usage is ever questioned. Signers complete it on a phone in seconds, on set or at the door.

Worth knowing · A release template is a starting point, not legal advice. Image-rights law varies, especially for minors, so confirm your language fits your use and jurisdiction.

When to use it

  • Photographers and videographers capturing model releases on set
  • Event organizers getting consent to use attendee photos and video
  • Agencies and studios collecting usage rights for client content
  • Schools and nonprofits documenting consent for promotional images

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· Questions

The template, answered.

Is a signed photo release valid if signed on a phone?

Yes. The signature meets ESIGN, UETA, eIDAS, and PIPEDA, and the record includes the signer's IP, timestamp, and a tamper-evident hash, which is exactly the proof of consent you'd want on file.

Can I collect releases from a whole event quickly?

Yes. Share a QR code or link and let people sign on their own phones. Every release lands in your dashboard with its audit trail.

Can I specify what the photos can be used for?

Yes. Add checkboxes for permitted uses (web, print, social, advertising) so the consent is specific and on the record.

Legal-grade on every plan.

Every signature carries the signer's IP, a UTC timestamp, the user-agent, a SHA-256 hash, and a frozen copy of the form, baked into a signed PDF. Included at every tier, not sold back to you as an upgrade.

Get consent on the record.

Start free with two forms. Open a photo release starter, set the permitted uses, and collect signed releases from a phone before the shoot.