BMG Photographer Permission & Master Copyright Release
This Permission and Release is granted as of the date signed below to Broadcast Media Global Group / BMG ("Publisher") and Calvin Childs by the undersigned Photographer / Rightsholder ("Photographer").
1. Grant of Permission & Non-Exclusive License
Photographer hereby grants to Publisher a worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free, non-exclusive, sublicensable license to publish, display, distribute, reproduce, crop, color-balance, format, and exhibit the photographic and/or video assets described below (the "Works") in connection with:
- (a) Digital and print issues of BMG Magazine, BMG Catwalk, and related special editions;
- (b) BMG mobile apps, website portals, and digital subscription services;
- (c) Company marketing, social media promotion (Instagram, Threads, YouTube, etc.), media kits, and promotional lookbooks.
2. Retention of Ownership
Photographer retains all underlying copyright ownership in and to the Works. Nothing in this release transfers master copyright title away from Photographer.
3. Editorial Attribution
Publisher agrees to make commercially reasonable efforts to print or digitally display Photographer's credit metadata (e.g., "Photo: @PhotographerHandle") within or adjacent to the Works. Photographer agrees that inadvertent omissions, typographical errors, or editorial space constraints shall not constitute copyright infringement or breach of this agreement.
4. Warranty of Authority
Photographer warrants and represents that:
- (a) Photographer is the sole author and legal copyright owner of the Works, with full authority to grant this release;
- (b) The Works do not violate or infringe upon any trademark, trade dress, or intellectual property right of any third party;
- (c) Where applicable, Photographer has obtained standard model releases from featured individuals.
Shoot Date / Description: ____________________________
Featured Model(s): ___________________________________
PHOTOGRAPHER / STUDIO INFORMATION
Photographer Legal Name: ____________________________
Business / Studio Name: ______________________________
Instagram Handle: @__________________________________
Email Address: __________________ Phone: ____________
Photographer Signature: ______________ Date: __________