Stock photography and model release forms

[PatersonPS]

I am planning on shooting some "lifestyle" images with a model and was wondering about the type of model release that would be required. Would a "generic" do or does it have to be a "specific" one. What I mean is the form says something along the lines of;

 

"I (model name) authorise the Photographer to use the images as he sees fit"

 

or

 

"I (model name) authorise the photographer to use the images lifestyle use"

 

Not posted much (due to imposter syndrome) so looking for guidance

 

[M.Chapman]

https://www.alamy.com/contributors/alamy-model-release-form.pdf

 

Mark

[PatersonPS]

10 minutes ago, M.Chapman said:

https://www.alamy.com/contributors/alamy-model-release-form.pdf

 

Mark

 

Just downloaded it Mark

 

Mark

[Matt Ashmore]

I believe Alamy do happily accept generic releases though... (i.e. it doesn't have to be the one that Mark provided a link to)

[wilkopix]

Generic model release forms are fine.

I use the app 'Easy Release' for both model and property releases. Easy to use on your phone and accepted by most agencies.

[Nick Hatton]

On 25/03/2024 at 17:34, PatersonPS said:

 

Just downloaded it Mark

 

Mark

I use my wife in a lot of shots, no payment involved, would I need to fill that box in or just put zero?

[Rebecca Ore]

4 hours ago, Nick Hatton said:

I use my wife in a lot of shots, no payment involved, would I need to fill that box in or just put zero?

 

Pay her a very small sum or take her out to dinner and divide the cost as payment over however many photos.   You're not likely to get sued by your wife,are you?  My understanding is that payment makes a contract valid, even if only one peppercorn.