In consideration of the engagement as a model of the minor child named below and for other good and valuable consideration, I hereby grant to Dawn O’Neal-Shumate, dba Light By Dawn Studios, and their heirs, successors and assigns (hereinafter the "Photographer"), the irrevocable, perpetual and unrestricted right and permission to take still and moving photographs, portraits and pictures of said minor child (the Photographs”).  

I hereby grant to Photographer and those claiming under her and for whom the Photographer is acting, the unrestricted right to use, publish, transmit, display and license the Photographs in which the child may be included in whole or in part.  I authorize the Photographer to use the Photographs in composite with no restrictions upon manipulation in any and all media now known or hereafter developed, invented or discovered including but not limited to all print, digital, Internet, social media and broadcast media for all purposes whatsoever including illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising and trade. I also consent to the use of any printed matter in conjunction therewith. Photographer agrees to never knowingly use or publish any photographs or manipulations of photographs which may be harmful to the photo subject. 

I also consent to the digital manipulation or distortion of the Photographs, including without restriction any changes or alterations as to color, size, shape, perspective, context, foreground and background.  I further consent to the use of any published matter in conjunction with the Photographs.  I waive any rights that I or the child may have to inspect or approve the finished product or products and any advertising copy or other matter that may be used in connection with the Photographs or the use to which they may be applied. 

I hereby warrant that I am at least 18 years old, that I am the parent or legal guardian of the child and that I have full permission and authority to sign this Model Release on behalf of the minor child.  This release shall be binding upon the minor child and me, and our respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns.

Please sign the Model Signature Form below to attest that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this release agreement.