If you submit photos for possible publication on the About.com and they contain identifiable people, you will need to obtain a Model Release from each person and email it me before publication.
Although laws regarding model releases vary from state to state and country to country, in general a model release should specify:
- Date
- Nature of the photographs
- Permissions Given
- Model’s Name and Signature
A sample model release is provided below. Feel free to use it as is or modify to suit the needs of your local laws.
Sample Model Release Form
Photography and Publishing Consent
I, __________________________, hereby give permission to allow photographs of me taken by ____________________________ to be published for any purpose and in any format.
This release covers photographs taken on (date) or at (location): _______________________________________________________.
Signed_____________________________ Date_________________________
If subject is a minor include a place for the legal guardian to sign.
Photography and Publishing Consent
I, _________________________, am the parent or legal guardian of _____________________ and agree to allow photographs of ______________________ taken by ______________ to be published for any purpose and in any format.
This release covers photographs taken on (date) or at (location): _______________________________________________________.
Signed_____________________________ Date_________________________
