Skip to content
Try it free

Free template

Model release outline

What a model release should cover, line by line.

Make it yours

Free to use and change. No sign-up needed.

How to use it

  1. Type the shoot name, copy the outline, and fill in each [bracket].
  2. Use it to make sure your own release covers each topic.
  3. Have a professional review the final wording before people sign it.

Model release outline: [Shoot name]

Who gives permission

  • [Full name]
  • [Contact details]

What it covers

  • [The shoot: [Shoot name], date]
  • [Photos, video, or both]

Where the images may be used

  • [For example: website, social, print, advertising]

For how long

  • [Term]

Payment

  • [Amount, or “no payment”]

Naming

  • [Whether the person may be named]

Age

  • [Confirm over 18, or a parent or guardian signs]

Signature

  • [Signature, printed name and date]

Make it work

Three tips before you send it.

  • This is an outline of topics, not legal wording and not legal advice.
  • Rules differ by place and by use. Check what applies to you.
  • Keep signed releases with the shoot, where you can find them later.

Want this to live in one place with your client instead of a document? See how a client portal works.

More to read and copy

Photography contract outlineShoot, fees, delivery and usage rights, topic by topic.Read
Invoice checklistEverything an invoice needs, and what to check before sending.Read
Kickoff meeting agendaA 45-minute agenda for starting a project well.Read

Try it with one client.

Add some work. Share a file. Ask for feedback. See what your client sees, with your name on it. Free for 14 days. No credit card needed.

Try it free