Do I need a separate model release for each shoot, or one per model?
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I'm planning some TFP shoots with local models and want to handle model releases correctly. Does each recognizable person need their own signed release, and should I get a new release for every shoot, or can one release cover multiple sessions with the same model if that is clearly stated?
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Obviously, you need one signed form from each model, but otherwise it depends on the wording of the release; you could have one that covers multiple shoots. Just make sure that this fact is communicated clearly.
In theory, a model could claim they just signed something at the first shoot which they were told is "the standard model release" and that they were deceived about it covering multiple shoots because that was hidden in the small print. In theory, they could try to sue you on those grounds.
Having one form signed per shoot is the most certain method to ensure you'd win that case, but if you have the dates of the individual shoots (or a date range) listed prominently on the form and have witnesses that you mentioned this explicitly to the models, then you're pretty safe as well.
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Each recognizable person should have their own signed model release. Whether you need a new one for every shoot depends on the wording of the release: a single release can cover multiple shoots if it clearly says so, such as listing specific dates or a date range.
That said, the more conservative approach is to get a separate release for each shoot. This reduces the chance of disputes about what the model believed they were agreeing to. If you use one release for multiple sessions, make that coverage obvious and explicit rather than burying it in fine print.
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