RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
For Independent Photography Services
This Release and Hold Harmless Agreement ("Agreement") is made effective as of the date
signed below, by and between:
Photographer:
Name: Joshua Pickett
Address: Naperville, IL
("Photographer")
Client:
Name:
Address:
("Client")
1. Scope of Services
Photographer agrees to provide photography services as mutually agreed upon for
[Event/Project Name], taking place on or around [Date(s)] at [Location(s)].
2. Assumption of Risk
The client understands and agrees that participation in photography sessions or events may
involve certain inherent risks. Client assumes full responsibility for any personal injury,
property damage, or other loss resulting from participation in the photography
session or related activities.
3. Release of Liability
Client hereby releases, waives, discharges, and covenants not to sue the Photographer or
their agents, representatives, contractors, or affiliates for any liability, claims,
demands, losses, or damages from or related to the photography services provided.
4. Hold Harmless
Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Photographer from and against
any claims, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorney’s
fees) arising from the Client’s actions, omissions, or participation in the photography
session or from any breach of this Agreement.
5. Model Release (if applicable)
Client grants the Photographer the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish
photographs of the Client (and/or the Client’s event, likeness, property, guests, etc.) for editorial, trade, advertising, promotional, or any lawful purpose, in any manner or medium.
The Client releases all claims to profits or damages related to such use.
6. No Guarantee
Photographer makes no guarantees, representations, or warranties, express or implied,
regarding the quality or quantity of photographs produced, nor any specific outcome.
7. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed by the laws of the
State of Illinois.
8. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes
all prior discussions, agreements, or understandings of any kind.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date written
below.
Photographer Signature: __________________________
Name: _____________________________________
Date: ______________________________________
Client Signature: ________________________________
Name: _____________________________________
Date: ______________________________________
*This form will be handed out on the day of shooting, and the client will sign this before the shooting process.*