Dennette's Photography Standard Model Release

Everyone who sat in front of my camera and paid me to take their picture had to sign one of these before I put film in the camera. It was printed on the back of their receipt, and I used white and blue copies … I kept the original (white) and they got the carbon-copy (blue). I used a more rigorous release for models that I paid to photograph, but towards the end of my career, I used this one almost exclusively for both kinds of work.

The fact that I cannot find my copy after 20 years does not invalidate their implicit consent to having their photographs displayed. So … to anyone who wants that part of their life (as captured in my photographs) to just go away and vanish as of it never happened … too bad.

16th Rule of Acquisition: A deal is a deal.
Yo, like, it might have been my suggestion, but, like, I didn't force you at gunpoint or nothin' to take your clothes off in front of my camera. As a matter of fact, you paid me to do it! If you'd come back the next day and asked for the negatives, that's another story. But you didn't, and it's too late now.

Besides, I told you when I met you I was crazy. :-)

Model Release & Copyright Agreement

I hereby grant to Dennette A. Harrod, hereafter referred to as the photographer, the right to exhibit and reproduce photographic pictures or portraits which he has taken of me at my request, or of a group that I represent which has requested his services.

The photographer may do this to promote and advertise his services and talents, and I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photograph or advertising copy or printed matter that may be used in conjunction therewith, nor shall I ask of the photographer any compensation for granting this privilege.

I understand and grant that all negatives or slides exposed by the photographer at my request, or the request of a group that I represent, remain the sole property of the photographer; but any prints or slides which I receive from him, or any logo or graphics which he shall design for me, may be used at my discretion for any purpose whatsoever without further compensation to the photographer, except that he shall be identified as the photographer or designer on any repreductions made from his work.

I have read the foregoing release, authorization and agreement, and warrant that I fully understand the contents thereof before affixing my signature below, and that I have the authority and permission to represent any other person(s) who may appear with me in the previously discussed photographic pictures or portraits.

Signed ______________________________

Address _____________________________

Representing ________________________

Date ________________________________

Last update: 27-Jan-96 by dennette@wiz-worx.com <Who is this Dennette person?>