Photo Release Form Template
Whether you’re sharing photos of others or taking part in a shoot yourself, a photo consent form is important. This legal document gives photographers permission to use images of people or property for commercial or personal reasons. It helps protect the business or individual from legal issues.
For photographers, AidaForm makes creating a picture release form quick and easy with simple tools and customizable templates for any need. With privacy rules tightening every year, it’s smart to keep your project or business protected. Check out the form below as a helpful sample — but remember, it might not cover all legal requirements for your situation.
Photography Release Forms for Any Occasion
AidaForm offers templates tailored for many different situations to help you get the right permissions with ease. Whether you need a generic template or a more specific photo copyright release form, we’ve got you covered. Here are some common uses and what to include in each release form:
Fashion Photography
When working with models, it’s important to get permission and clearly explain how images will be used — whether for commercial campaigns, portfolios or social media. The forms used specify if the rights are exclusive or not, protecting both you and the model.
Family and Children Photoshoots
Securing consent from parents or guardians is a must, along with outlining the intended purpose of the photos. The release forms need to respect privacy laws to keep minors protected and their rights intact.
Events
Get permission from attendees to capture and share photos or videos from the event and state where these images might appear, like social media or promotional materials.
Company Photos
Include clear language about how the company will use employee images internally or externally, ensuring compliance with workplace privacy rules.
Photo Prints
Make sure your release forms clearly define rights for printing, reproduction and distribution to protect your copyright and limit the number of copies. These forms are especially important for clients who want to sell or use your images commercially. They allow you to set the duration, purpose and restrictions on usage, so your rights stay secure and customers know exactly how they can handle their printed images.
Not sure when you need a photo release form? Anytime you plan to use someone’s image publicly or for business. Our templates are perfect for wedding photographers and other photo and video projects, too. Check out our example forms to find the right fit for you!
How to Customize AidaForm’s Standard Photo Release Form
You can easily personalize these simple digital forms however you like, adding as many checkboxes as needed to get clear consent for different conditions and include your agreement terms.
Take a standard form as an example. You can quickly update the design to match your brand and edit the content — just be sure to check with your lawyer to get the wording right and follow any local laws. Here’s how to customize your form:
Log in and choose a template.
Make sure you’re logged into your AidaForm account. Your forms are safely stored online, so you can create new ones, view responses and track how they perform. Pick your favorite template and click Use This Template.
Add or remove form sections.
Use the Form Elements panel to add or remove sections. If you want to add a logo, just drag the Media File block to the top and upload your image.
Include consent checkboxes.
Add as many checkboxes as you need. These help make sure everyone clearly agrees to the terms, covering all the legal bases.
Customize the look and feel.
To change the form’s style, open the Form Designer on the right. You can tweak the background, fonts, icons and even footer settings to get the perfect look.
Try Creating Your Free Photo Release Waiver Form with AidaForm
Start with AidaForm’s Free plan, which lets you create unlimited photo release forms with unlimited fields in each. You’ll get essential tools to craft your form for website use and can collect up to 100 responses per month. Plus, you can download your completed forms as PDFs for easy record-keeping and share them over the internet.
If you need more advanced features, the Expert plan is a great upgrade. It includes everything in the Free plan plus e-signature collection for easy digital consent and email notifications for every submission. With a higher limit of 5,000 responses per month, it’s perfect for photographers and businesses managing many photo release forms, giving you better control and flexibility.
Want to make sure the Expert plan fits your needs? Reach out to our support team to get a free two-week trial and experience all the premium features firsthand!