Photo and Video Release Form
For photographers, schools, nonprofits and businesses that will publish photos or video showing identifiable people, in marketing, social media, newsletters or websites. Choose exactly which uses are allowed.
- Fields
- 23
- Pages
- 2
- Paper
- Letter
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What you need to fill it in
- Photographer or organization name
- Subject's name and contact details
- Shoot date and event or project
- Which uses are allowed (web, print, social, advertising)
- Compensation, if any
- Parent or guardian signature for minors
What's inside
23 fields, ready to fill
- 8Typed answersnames, addresses, descriptions
- 5Dateschecked as real dates
- 8Choicescheckboxes, options, dropdowns
- 2Signaturessignature and initials
5 required — the editor counts down how many are left while you fill.
Instructions
How to fill out the Photo and Video Release Form
- 1
Name both parties
Enter the photographer or organization receiving the release and the person photographed.
- 2
Describe the shoot
Enter the date and event or project the release covers.
- 3
Choose permitted uses
Check each allowed use. Unchecked uses are not permitted. Advertising and endorsements need explicit permission.
- 4
Set compensation and duration
Enter any payment and whether the release is unlimited or ends on a date.
- 5
Sign
The subject signs. For a minor, a parent or guardian signs.
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What filling it looks like
- Edit & fill, Invite to sign and Create form are three modes of the same editor
- Amounts are formula fields: they calculate as you type
- The field navigator counts what's left and jumps to the next field
Shown with our invoice template. Sample content; names are fictional.
Written for: General (US)
This template is a general starting point, not legal advice. Laws differ by state and country; have a qualified professional review it for your situation.
Written by PDFBetter and last reviewed October 15, 2026. Spotted a problem? Tell us.
Photo and Video Release Form: questions people ask
Do I need a release for every photo?
Commercial use of a recognizable person, such as advertising, generally requires consent under state right-of-publicity laws. News and editorial use often does not, but releases avoid disputes.
Can a release be revoked?
This form lets the subject ask that future new uses stop, while existing printed materials and published posts may remain. State law may give additional rights.
Do minors need a parent's signature?
Yes. Minors generally cannot give binding consent, so a parent or legal guardian signs.
Can people sign on a tablet at an event?
Yes. E-signatures are generally valid for releases. Publish the form with the form builder or open it in Fill PDF on a tablet.
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