FREE 8+ Generic Photo Release Forms in MS Word | PDF

In today’s digital age where there are hidden cameras everywhere and almost everyone carries gadgets that have both camera and video functions, the issue of privacy is a real concern since we often get photographed either intentionally or unintentionally and being posted on social media. Since not everyone has good intentions, there can be consequences to using your photographs without your permission.

Our Sample Forms for photo release offer different kinds of generic release forms that users can choose from whether for commercial or noncommercial use. These are all free to download and print and are available in both Word Doc and PDF file formats.

Generic Copyright Photo Release Form

Generic Photo Release Form in PDF

Generic Photo Waiver Release Form

Generic Photo Release Form Sample

Generic Photo & Video Release Form

For privacy reasons, there are a lot of people who don’t want their images plastered all over without their permission. For photographers, keep in mind that before you decide to shoot with your camera and post it on social media or whatever you need them for, you have to make sure you’ll have everyone sign photo release forms so there won’t be any legal complications.

By signing the photo release forms, signatories waive their right to disapprove, deny, or object to the use of their faces for any media publication. A minor release form should also be provided and signed by parents who need to approve any media releases in behalf of their children. Photo release forms are different from minor or child media release forms and are usually for those who are 18 and above and able to understand what they are signing for and responsible for their own actions.

Recognizing that privacy and security are two of the most important things when protecting children’s rights, it has become normal procedure for schools to issue photo or media release forms for parents to sign to allow their kids’ photos, videos, and any form of media that show their faces to be published in school-related programs and media releases. This is to ensure that school publications that have pictures or videos with kids on it released to the public and social media will not become a legal issue due to parents not knowing or giving their consent.

For more media release form samples, please check out our Photo Copyright Release Forms and Talent Release Forms that are all free for downloading and can be edited or modified according to user specifics.

 Photo Permission Release Form

Generic Photo Model Release Form

Generic Photo Release Consent Form

Generic Photo Release Form for Minors

For professional photographers having to do photo shoots in locations outside of the studio can be quite hard, especially when doing photo shoots in places where there are people either milling around.

For photographers, videographers, and the like, the best possible approach when filming would be to bring a sign and erect it to let passersby be aware that a photo shoot is taking place. In areas where it’s unavoidable for other people not to be around, bringing photographer, media, minor, and location release forms to avoid any unnecessary inconvenience may be the only thing to do and let people sign it to make them be a part of the scene. To be sure, consult a lawyer to go over the forms before doing the filming or photography to prevent any legal hassles.

For talent agencies who need their talents to sign release forms, please check out our website’s Model Release Forms that you may find useful in drafting your own release forms. These can all be downloaded and edited before printing.