Privacy of Images Clause for Photographers
Three attorney-drafted options for when clients request image confidentiality
As a photographer, showcasing your work is part of your brand. But sometimes, clients prefer their images stay completely private, and it’s your job to respect that.
Whether it’s a high-profile client, a sensitive session, or simply a personal preference, requests for privacy happen more often than you'd think. That’s why having a clear, professional clause in place is essential.
The Privacy of Images Clause was created to help you protect both your business and your clients' rights, without leaving anything up to interpretation. It replaces your standard model release clause when clients decline permission to share images—and gives you multiple ways to handle different privacy levels.
What's Included In The Privacy Of Images Clause For Photographers Template
This clause includes three customizable options to choose from, based on how private your client wants their session to be:
- Option 1: Full Privacy – Client requests that no images be shared publicly or used in any marketing, website, portfolio, or social media.
- Option 2: Selective Privacy – Client permits use of certain images only, with specific restrictions outlined (e.g., no faces, no tags, only detail shots).
- Option 3: Delayed Use – Client agrees to allow marketing use of images after a specific date or event (such as after an engagement announcement, post-wedding, or product launch).
Each option is drafted to ensure you’re legally protected, while honoring your client’s wishes around their likeness and publicity rights.
Why Photographers Love This Privacy Of Images Clause For Photographers Template
- Offers three clear, flexible options for image privacy requests
- Protects both your business and your client’s publicity rights
- Seamlessly replaces your standard model release clause when needed
- Comes with step-by-step instructions on when and how to use each version
You’ll receive both PDF and Word versions, editable fill-in-the-blanks, and legal tips from attorney Paige to help you implement the right clause for the right client. Plus, you’ll receive lifetime updates as privacy standards evolve in the photography industry.
This Privacy Of Images Clause Is Best Suited For
Photographers who already use a standard contract and need a client-friendly clause to cover image confidentiality requests—especially those who shoot:
- High-profile weddings or celebrity events
- Sensitive lifestyle, boudoir, or branding sessions
- Family sessions with kids present and parents wanting to keep childrens' faces private
- Private elopements or exclusive ceremonies
- Commercial or pre-launch content
This Clause Helps You:
- Legally document privacy preferences in your contract
- Replace your standard model release with specific privacy terms
- Set clear expectations with clients from the beginning
- Maintain professionalism and protect your business’s marketing rights
→ Click the “What's Included” tab to view all three clause options!
Bonus Features
A video tutorial by Paige on explaining how use the clause.
Tips throughout the document from a lawyer on how to customize it to YOUR business.
Any updates from The Legal Paige. We update this particular clause as privacy rights and industry practices evolve
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
template features
Every template is prepared by The Legal Paige, LLC, attorney-drafted and reviewed, and created specifically for your industry.
Every template is created with easy-to-use fill-in-the-blanks for your unique business. We make it simple to identify what information you need to input with highlighted, editable sections.
Once you’ve finished, you can quickly copy/paste into your client management software, Google Docs, or Microsoft Word to send to clients in a snap.
The language is reader-friendly. (We cut back on complicated legal mumbo-jumbo).
Plus, you'll get free access to future template updates from The Legal Paige.
disclaimer
DISCLAIMER: By purchasing a template contract and/or document from The Legal Paige, LLC, you are not given access to Paige, and no attorney-client relationship is created.
All template documents are drafted using general U.S. contract principles and are not state-specific. Our products are easy to use and have highlighted, editable sections with commentary on what to amend according to your business practices and local and state laws. You may modify the document on your own or find an attorney in your state to help you.
Some template documents are available in Canada, have been reviewed by a Canadian lawyer, and are drafted using general Canadian common law contract principles (not for use in Quebec due to civil law jurisdiction). Thus, if you purchase a Canadian template all language in the document will be applicable to your business operating in Canada. If you need assistance modifying the document, please find a lawyer in your territory/province to help you.
