Do I need a print release for my photography business?

The short answer is yes, as my personal experience with people and their love ones. It is wise to get every client to sign a print release.

A print release is a document that grants permission for a photographer to print and sell photographs that they have taken. If you are a photographer and want to create a print release for your photographs, here are the steps you can follow:

1. Determine the scope of the release: Consider what you want to allow the purchaser to do with the print. Will they be able to make unlimited copies, or just a certain number? Will they be able to sell the print, or just display it for personal use? Make sure to clearly specify the terms of the release in the document.
2. Include important information: In the print release, you should include your name as the photographer, the name of the purchaser, and the title or description of the photograph(s). You should also include the date of the release and any other relevant details, such as the number of prints that are being released or the specific rights that are being granted.
3. Clearly state the terms of the release: Use straightforward language to explain what the purchaser is allowed to do with the print. For example, you might state that the purchaser is granted the right to make a certain number of copies of the print for personal use, or that they may display the print in their home or business but may not sell it.
4. Include any additional terms or conditions: Depending on the specifics of the release, you may want to include additional terms or conditions. For example, you might require that the purchaser credit you as the photographer whenever the print is displayed or that they indemnify you against any claims related to the use of the print.
5. Have the release signed: Have the purchaser sign the release to show that they agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the document. This will provide legal protection for both you and the purchaser.
6. Take the time to read my article about starting a photography business Here: Photography Business!

Print Release

*It’s important to note that a print release is not the same thing as a copyright release. A copyright release transfers the ownership of the copyright from the photographer to the purchaser, while a print release simply grants permission for the purchaser to make and use prints of the photograph.