Model/Photo Release Form
Juan C. Irizarry Photography (D/B/A JCIPHOTOS) The Photographer, can use the photos shot on the above date throughout the universe in perpetuity for publication.
The Model or Location Owner is granted a license for use of the photos taken during the photo shoot unrestricted by time or place including printing and web posting for personal purposes or promoting his/her modeling career. The copyright in and to these photos shall remain with the photographer.
Any further processing or editing of the pictures by a third party is prohibited. If the model chooses to touch up any picture, a note about the changes needs to be added when published. Any commercial use by a 3rd party will require written authorization by The Photographer.
The model / Location Owner will receive a selection of the photos taken during the shooting no later than 3 weeks after the session. The photos will be in JPG file format and fully edited for optimal presentation. No other form of compensation will be provided for the work executed under this agreement.
The model must be of age and must show an official ID. If a minor a parent or legal guardian must consent in writing.
The laws of the State of Pennsylvania and the United States of America shall apply. Any oral agreements were not made. Any changes to this agreement shall be in writing to be effective.
Should one of the paragraphs become ineffective, the rest of the agreement shall remain in effect nonetheless.
1. USE OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS
The Model / Location Owner hereby consents to and authorizes the use of the Photographs by the Photographer and the Photographer’s authorized representatives, licensees, successors, and assigns for any purpose whatsoever including without limitation: sale, reproduction in all media, publication, display, broadcast and exhibition for promotion, advertising, trade, art or illustration. The Model or Location Owner agrees the Photographs may be used without further compensation for an unlimited time and that this Agreement is irrevocable.
2. OWNERSHIP AND RIGHTS IN THE PHOTOGRAPHS
The Model agrees that the Photographs, the copyright in the Photographs and all other rights in the Photographs or copies or reproductions thereof are the sole property of the Photographer and that the Photographer may protect the copyright or dispose of or authorize the use of any or all such rights in any manner whatsoever.
3. RELEASE OF PHOTOGRAPHER FROM LIABILITY
The Model / Location Owner releases the Photographer and all other persons entitled under this Agreement to use the Photographs from all liability for libel, invasion of privacy, and all causes of action whatsoever in relation to the photographs their making and use, the Model or the Model's property including without limitation any liability for alteration of the Photographs, whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur during the making or subsequent use of the Photographs.
4. Hold Harmless Clause
This agreement is made upon the express condition that the Photographer, its agents and employees shall be free from all liabilities and claims for damages and/or suits for or by reason of any injury, or death to any person or property of the Model / Location Owner, its agents or employees, or third parties, from any cause or causes whatsoever while in or upon our premises or any part thereof during the term of this agreement or occasioned by any occupancy or use of our premises or any activity carried on by the Model / Location Owner in connection herewith, and the Model / Location Owner hereby covenants and agrees to indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless the Photographer, its agents and employees from all liabilities, charges, expenses and costs on account of or by reason of any such injuries, deaths, liabilities, claims, suits or losses however occurring or damages growing out of the same.
The Model / Location Owner acknowledges reading the entire Agreement prior to signing and the Model or Parent is familiar with the contents.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Model/ Location Owner or the model's parent or guardian have executed this Agreement,