Free Photo & Video
Shoot Release Template.
A location and property release form for commercial photo and video shoots. Covers indoor and outdoor locations, private property, and branded environments — with full usage rights for marketing, advertising, and social media.
What's Inside the Template
Location and property release language
Covers indoor, outdoor, private, and commercial locations.
Commercial and editorial usage rights
Grants rights for advertising, marketing, and editorial use.
Social media and digital advertising permissions
Explicitly covers Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and paid ads.
Exclusivity and exclusion options
Optional clauses to restrict or expand usage scope.
Signature block for property owner and photographer
Clean execution section for both parties.
When to Use This
- —Before any commercial photo or video shoot at a client location
- —When shooting at a rented studio, restaurant, retail space, or private home
- —Before using location footage in paid social or Google ads
- —When a brand wants to use shoot content in their own marketing
- —Any time you need documented permission to film on private property
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Common Questions
Do I need a shoot release for every location?
Yes — any time you film or photograph on private property for commercial use, you need a signed release from the property owner. This protects you from claims of unauthorized use and ensures you can legally publish and advertise the content.
Does this cover both photos and video?
Yes. The template covers both still photography and video footage captured at the location, including any subsequent editing, post-production, and distribution of that content.
Is this different from a model release?
Yes. A shoot release covers the location and property. A model release covers the people in the footage. For a complete shoot, you typically need both — a location release from the property owner and a model release from anyone who appears on camera. We have a free model release template in our DIY library as well.
Can I use this for client shoots?
Absolutely. This template is designed for marketing agencies and photographers shooting on behalf of clients. The usage rights section covers the agency, the client brand, and any downstream use of the content in their marketing.
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