The story behind SnapSign: revolutionizing model releases for photographers and filmmakers
We are a team of four seasoned professionals - photographers and IT specialists - with over 40 years of combined experience in photography, filmmaking, and technology. Our journey to creating SnapSign, an innovative app for managing model releases, stems from our deep understanding of the challenges faced by creatives in the field. SnapSign bridges the gap between artistry and practicality, empowering photographers and filmmakers to streamline their workflow while ensuring that contracts and remote document signing are never a hassle.
The problem every photographer faces
Every photographer knows the struggle of handling model releases during a shoot. The perfect lighting and breathtaking setting can easily be overshadowed by the stress of managing paperwork. Pavel, one of our co-founders and a passionate film photographer, experienced this firsthand. During a shoot in Sri Lanka, he biked five kilometers to print a model release form, only to lose it later. For all of us, the challenge of disorganized paperwork, missed signatures, and outdated tools became a recurring frustration. We realized this wasn’t just our problem - it was an industry-wide issue. Photographers, filmmakers, and creative professionals needed a better way to handle contracts while working in dynamic and remote settings.
How SnapSign was born
The idea was clear: develop a mobile application tailored for photographers and filmmakers to manage model releases effortlessly. With our diverse expertise, we made it happen.
- Pavel brought his insight into the unique needs of creatives, shaping SnapSign’s core features.
- Our UI/UX designer, crafted an interface that’s intuitive, beautiful, and easy to navigate.
- Our developer, ensured SnapSign is fast, reliable, and adaptable to diverse workflows.
- Our QA engineer, meticulously tested every feature to guarantee flawless functionality.
Within weeks, we had a working prototype. Driven by our shared passion for photography and filmmaking, we refined the app to address the real-world challenges faced by professionals.
We launched SnapSign on Product Hunt and were thrilled to become the #2 Product of the Day - a huge milestone for our small team and our first launch.
Why SnapSign is a game-changer
SnapSign isn’t just another app - it’s a tool crafted for photographers, by photographers. Here’s why it stands out:
- Email Signature Requests: Request signatures remotely, no matter where you are.
- Ready-to-Use Templates: Choose from professionally designed contracts in nine languages, perfect for stock photography and video projects.
- Customizable Templates: Tailor contracts to suit your unique projects.
- Digital Signing and Exporting: Sign contracts on your mobile device and export them as PDFs instantly.
- Seamless Sharing: Share signed documents via email, cloud storage, or messaging apps.
SnapSign ensures that managing model releases and contracts is no longer a headache. It’s about letting creatives focus on their craft while we handle the paperwork.
Collaborations and milestones
The creative community has embraced SnapSign as an essential tool. Our sponsorship of the visually stunning film «Analog Waves» - a celebration of surf culture and analog photography - is just one example of how SnapSign supports artistic endeavors. We’re also proud of partnerships with renowned brands like Playboy and the Italian NFT Gallery Geavision. These collaborations highlight SnapSign’s value in professional settings, from photography contracts to innovative digital art projects. Looking ahead, we’re in active discussions with major stock image providers to streamline compliance for contributors worldwide. This initiative will help professionals meet the stringent requirements of model release forms, ensuring their work is ready for global platforms.
Our vision for SnapSign
SnapSign reflects who we are - a passionate team of photographers and IT experts, dedicated to solving real problems in the creative industry. Our mission is simple: to make managing model releases, contracts, and remote document signing effortless for photographers and filmmakers. We’re constantly innovating to empower the creative community with tools that truly make a difference. SnapSign is more than an app; it’s a commitment to redefining the way photographers and filmmakers work. Join us on this journey and experience the future of model release management today.