Okay, so today I was dealing with a “consent to photograph, film, or videotape” form. It all started when my neighbor, bless her heart, decided to organize a little neighborhood street fair. She’s really into documenting everything, so she wanted to take pictures and videos of the event.
First thing, I grabbed a template for the consent form online. I didn’t want to write one from scratch, and frankly, there are tons of them out there. I just picked one that seemed pretty straightforward and easy to understand. It had sections and my job was to fill in the blanks with the information that was needed!
What I Did Step By Step
Next, I got the correct info.
- I made sure I had the correct date and location of the street fair.
- Then, I double-checked the purpose of the photos and videos. My neighbor wanted to use them for the neighborhood association’s website and maybe a local newsletter. I wrote that down clearly on the form.
- I printed out a bunch of copies.I figured it was better to have too many than not enough.
On the day of the fair, I set up a little table with the forms and a pen. I even put up a sign that said “Photo/Video Consent Forms – Please Read & Sign!” I felt super official.
As people arrived, I politely asked them if they’d mind signing the form. Most people were totally cool with it. Some folks asked a few questions, like if their kids would be in the photos, and I just explained that it was for general shots of the event. I made sure to be friendly and approachable, you know?
There’d be times I point out key parts of the form.
- I highlighted the part where they could choose to opt-out of having their image used. I didn’t want anyone to feel pressured.
After the fair, I collected all the signed forms and put them in a safe place. My neighbor was happy because she could now use the photos and videos without any worries, and I felt good knowing I’d helped out in a responsible way.
I was so happy that everything went well without issue.
