Approved Forms

Talent Release Form

If you are planning to use an individual’s image or likeness in media such as photographs or video, you should request written permission to do so. This applies to Facebook posts, marketing materials, promotional or educational videos, and other communication vehicles. We have a responsibility to allow people to decide if they are comfortable with their image being associated with our name. 

Download the Talent Release Form. A few notes about using this form:

• You may accept digital signatures using Docusign or Adobe Sign.
• This form includes English and Spanish versions.
• A single form has space to accommodate the signatures of several “models.”
• If you are hosting a multi-session gathering or running a club that meets on a recurring basis, you may complete this form once for the entire series.

Photography Release Form

This form serves as an agreement between a volunteer or community member and the University of Illinois to allow Illinois Extension to use photographs taken by the individual. A common example of when this would be needed is if you plan to have a volunteer or team of volunteers take photos of a specific subject, such as gardening techniques or field pests, and you want to use those images in a newsletter, educational publication, or social media graphic. Any photographs taken by non-staff members must have this license agreement in place before Illinois Extension can use the images. 

Download the Photography Release Form. A few notes about using this form:

• You may accept digital signatures using Docusign or Adobe Sign.
• This form is in English.
• Each collection of photographs from a non-staff person must be accompanied by a new form. 

Need Help?

If you have any questions, contact the Extension Communications Team for a consultation.