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Model release form: fill it in and print it to PDF, without an account
Free model release and photo release form for photographers: choose the permitted uses, add a minor’s guardian block, then print or save as PDF in your browser.
Facts and prices checked on 2026-11-06.
A model release is a signed note in which the person in your photographs says how you may use their likeness. Fill in the fields below, tick the uses you need, and print to PDF. The form runs entirely in your browser; nothing you type is sent to Galerly or stored. It is a template, not legal advice, and laws on image rights differ by country.
Choose “Save as PDF” in the print dialog. Nothing you type is sent anywhere. The release text below stays in English in every language.
Model release form
Photographer or studio: ________________
Model: ________________
Date of the shoot: 10/11/2026
Shoot description and location: ________________
1. Permission
The Model gives the Photographer permission to use the photographs and any video taken of the Model at the shoot described above (the “Images”), including the Model’s likeness in them, for the uses ticked in section 2.
2. Permitted uses
- ☒ Portfolio and website: the Photographer’s own portfolio, website and self-promotion.
- ☐ Social media: posts and stories on the Photographer’s social media accounts.
- ☐ Print and editorial: magazines, books, exhibitions, competitions and editorial publications.
- ☐ Commercial advertising: advertising and promotion of products, services or brands.
Any use not ticked is not permitted.
3. Duration
This permission lasts for: ________________.
4. Compensation
Compensation given to the Model: None. The Model will receive no further payment for the uses in section 2 unless it is written here.
5. Editing
The Photographer may edit, crop and retouch the Images.
6. Ownership
The Photographer keeps the copyright in the Images. This form gives permission to use the Model’s likeness; it does not transfer copyright to the Model.
7. Confirmation
The Model confirms that they have read this form, understand it, and sign it voluntarily.
Model: ________________
Date: ________________
Photographer: ________________
Date: ________________
This form is a template and not legal advice. Laws on image rights differ by country.
How to use it
- Fill in your name or studio, the model’s name, the shoot date and a short description with the location.
- Tick only the uses you really need. Any use that is not ticked is not covered by the form.
- Write what the model receives in return, if anything, and how long the permission lasts.
- If the model is a minor, switch on the parent or guardian block so a parent or legal guardian can sign too.
- Print or save as PDF, and have everyone sign before the images are used. Keep a copy with the gallery or the job file.
What the form contains
The form has seven plain clauses: permission, permitted uses, duration, compensation, editing, copyright stays with the photographer, and the model’s confirmation that they read it and sign voluntarily. A minor’s version adds a parent or guardian consent clause and a third signature line.
The release text stays in English
The page around the form is translated; the release itself is always in English. We do not machine-translate legal documents, because a wrong word in a signed form is worse than no translation. If your model needs the form in another language, have it translated by a qualified translator.
Limitations
- This is a template and not legal advice. A lawyer has not reviewed it, and Galerly does not claim it fits your situation.
- Laws on image rights, consent, minors and the use of a person’s likeness differ by country, and sometimes by region. This page makes no claim about any specific country’s law.
- A minor’s age of majority is set locally. Check it where the model lives and where the shoot takes place.
- Some uses, such as commercial advertising, stock sales or images of recognisable private property, can need extra paperwork. Ask a lawyer before you rely on this form for them.
- The page keeps nothing. If you close it before printing, the fields are gone.
When a printed form stops being enough
A printed release has to be signed on paper and filed by hand. For client work, Galerly lets you send contracts that clients sign electronically before the shoot, and keeps them next to the quote, invoice and gallery for the same client. E-signatures are included on the Free plan. Galerly does not have a dedicated model release form; this page is a free template.
See how contracts and e-signatures work in Galerly.
Contracts for photographersFrequently asked questions
What is a model release form?
A signed document in which the person you photographed gives you permission to use their likeness in the ways listed. It also records how long the permission lasts and what, if anything, they receive in return.
Is a photo release form the same as a model release?
The terms are used for the same kind of document: permission from a person to use photographs of them. This template works as either; the name matters less than what the text says.
Is the form legally valid in my country?
We cannot say. It is a template, not legal advice, and image-rights law differs by country. Ask a lawyer where you work before you rely on it, especially for commercial use or minors.
Do I need a release for every photo shoot?
It depends on how you use the images and on local law. A signed release is the usual way to show that the person agreed, so many photographers get one whenever they plan to publish or sell images of a recognisable person.
Is anything uploaded or stored?
No. The form runs in your browser and nothing you type is sent to Galerly. Print or save as PDF before you close the page.
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