Model release form: permission to use a person's images
If you plan to use portraits in a portfolio, a campaign or print, you need the subject's permission in writing. This form asks for the model's name, the photographer, the date of the shoot, the allowed uses (portfolio, website, social media, advertising or print), whether the model is compensated and a signature.
Who it is for
- Photographers and videographers
- Agencies and brands that run shoots
- Models and creative collaborators who want clear terms
When to use it
Have the model complete it before or just after the shoot, on a tablet or by link. Listing the allowed uses one by one lets the model agree to a portfolio and say no to advertising, which avoids disputes later.
What the form asks
Questions
- Model's full name · requiredShort text
- Photographer · requiredShort text
- Date of the shoot · requiredDate
- Allowed uses · requiredCheckboxes
- Is the model compensated?Yes / No
- Signature · requiredSignature
Every question can be changed, removed or reordered before you publish.
The PDF your respondents receive
The PDF records the names, the date, the uses allowed, the compensation answer and the signature. Keep it with the images it covers.
Questions people ask
- Is this a full legal release?
- It records the permission clearly. Image rights, payment terms and the rules for minors vary by country, so use a professional's wording for commercial work.
- What about models under 18?
- This template has no guardian question. For minors, use the photo release template, which asks for a parent or guardian, or add one.
- Can I add the licence period?
- Yes. Add a question or a paragraph with the period, the territory and any exclusions.
Start from this template
Create an account, adapt the questions and the document to your business, then share the link. Your respondents get their PDF the moment they finish.