If your photo was taken by a professional photographer, we may need a print release before we can print it.

This protects the photographer, the customer, and our business. It’s simply a normal step for printing professional photos.

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Why a print release may be needed

• Buying digital images or receiving a gallery does not always mean you have permission to make prints.

• Many photographers keep the copyright to their images and decide how, where, and when prints can be made.

• A print release is written permission from the photographer or copyright owner allowing the image to be printed.

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When we may ask for one

• The image appears to be from a professional session, wedding, school, sports, studio, or event photographer.

• The file has a photographer watermark, logo, proof mark, or studio name.

• The image looks like a purchased gallery, proof, or edited professional photo.

• We are unsure who owns the rights to the image.

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How to get a print release

1. Contact the photographer. Send them a short message asking for permission to print the photo.

2. Ask for written permission. Email, text, or a signed release is usually fine as long as it clearly says the image may be printed.

3. Send us the permission. You can text it, email it, or upload it with your order.

4. Make sure the image is the final file. Proofs, screenshots, watermarked images, or social media downloads may not be printable.

 

 

Simple message you can send

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Hi! I would like to print one of the photos from my gallery. Can you please send me written permission or a print release so I can have it printed locally? 

Thank you!

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What the release should include

• Customer name

• Photographer or studio name

• Image/session description if possible

• A statement saying the photo may be printed

• Any limits, such as size, quantity, or personal use only

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Thank you for helping us respect photographers and protect everyone involved!

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