Photo Copyright Release

A photo copyright release grants permission to a third party to reproduce (reprint) photos taken by the photographer who owns the copyright.

This release of liability may typically be required by a photo store or lab before they will make copies of wedding photographs, event photos etc.

Note: Strictly speaking, the photographer does not release copyright in the photos. The photographer retains ownership of the copyright, but license or authorize the client - and thereby the photo lab - the right to copy the photographs.

Visit our Photography Contracts page for additional legal guidelines and more free legal forms when starting a photography business.

Photo Copyright Release

Photographer's Name: ________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________

Telephone and Email: ________________________________

The above named Photographer hereby warrants being the legal copyright owner in the Work described below:

The Photographer hereby grants permission to _________________________ and his/her/their Photo Laboratory of choice to make reproductions of the Work in any size or quantity for the following use:

Signed at _______________ on this___day of ______________20__

Photographer's Signature: _______________________________

Notes:  

The form above may be suitable for reproductions done for personal use but for commercial use such as brochures, calendars, websites, newsletters etc, you may want to use a more detailed license agreement that will stipulate usage and payment terms.

The simplified release provided here is not intended for the commercial use as mentioned above - consult with a copyright attorney for advice.

Print your photo copyright release on your business letterhead for a professional look and credibility.

More photo related free legal forms:

Adult Model Release Form - Covers still photographs as well as video with voice recording.

Photo Release Forms - Specifically for Minors

Sample Model Release - Shortened Version

Model Release Forms - For Group Photographs

Free Model Release Form - For Nude Photographs

Photo Release - For Property

Our photography contracts are provided as sample documents and are intended for informational purposes only.

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