Hi guys... sorry I haven't been around much this week. Getting stuff ready for my first class. It was way cool. I really like her. Anyway, next week I have my first session with a model in the studio and Patricia suggested I should bring a Model Release form. I have several that I like, but decided to finally tailor one to me. Taking what I think are the best parts of the releases I have, I made the following one. Let me know what you think. Some of the formatting won't be right because I just copied and pasted from my Word document:

MODEL RELEASE FORM
AND AUTHORIZATION TO PHOTOGRAPH

I hereby grant Donald M. Holman (Photographer), his heirs, legal representatives and assigns and those acting with his authority the irrevocable right and permission, throughout the world, in connection with the photographs he has taken of me, or in which I may be included with others, the following:

(a) The right to use and reuse, in any manner at all, said photographs, in whole or in part, modified or altered, either by themselves or in conjunction with other photographs, in any medium or form of distribution, and for any purposes whatsoever, including, without limitation, all promotional and advertising uses, and other trade purposes.

(b) I hereby relinquish any right that I may have to examine or approve the photographs, completed product(s) and/or the advertising copy or printed matter that may be used in conjunction therewith or the use to which it may be applied.

(c) The right to copyright said photographs in his own name or in any other name that he may select. I waive the right to inspect or approve any use thereof.

I hereby forever release and discharge Photographer from any and all claims, actions, and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of said photographs, including, without limitation, any and all claims for invasion of privacy and libel. This release shall inure to the benefits of the assigns, licensees and legal representatives of Photographer, as well as the party(ies) for whom he took said photographs.

Please check one:

______ I represent that I am over the age of majority and have the right to contract in my own name. I have read the above authorization, release and agreement, prior to its execution; I fully understand the contents thereof. This agreement shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives and assigns.

______ I represent that the model is a minor and that I am the parent, guardian or duly authorized representative of the model. I have read the above authorization, release and agreement, prior to its execution; I fully understand the contents thereof and I hereby consent to the foregoing on his/her behalf as well as upon his/her heirs, legal representatives and assigns.

Date: ______________________________

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Models (or Parents) Signature

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Print Models Name

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Print Parents Name, if model under age 18

Models (or Parents) Address:

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Phone: ()___________________