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This post is for my photography friends.

I have been working on researching, collecting and condensing information for the most important releases we need out in the field.

If you're taking any photos of recognizable people, buildings, public art, or even graffiti art, and plan to sell those images - anywhere - you need a signed release.

Let's start with people.  You have some great photographs of friends, family or street people that you now want to market and sell either as art or even display in ads or other media.  You'll want a signed Model Release from ALL of the people in the photo that are recognizable.  If there are children, use the release for minors and have their parents sign it.

For historic buildings, murals, public art, cars, or any private property that is recognizable in your photo, you need a signed Property Release from the owner.  This includes traveling abroad as well.  There are many iconic places that do not allow resale of images of their structures.

The allowable images without releases are endless, however, so think about that as you shoot out in the world.  Nature, wildlife, some silhouettes of people and places, and sections of architecture.

I created a FREE downloadable PDF of the three most important releases you will need.  Save the file and print what you need.  All I ask is that you do not reproduce the exact document for resale.

You can access the PDF here or from my home page right column.

Model and Property Release Forms for Photographers

Simple Forms for Model, Property and Minor Model Releases. For Photographers.