model release

snappyd

does anyone know where to find a download of a general model release that is easy to read and fill out, but will protect the photographer:scratch

Art Scott

Google is thy friend.............some camera stores used to sell them by the packet.....and a book on photography and the law from you local bookstore.

gtc

legal question
i hope there is someone in here with some intellectual property experience-

model releases appear absolutely necessary for images that will be sold in in the commercial world,but what about exhibitions?I am having one next month and have e few images with people in them-as it is an art exhibition do the rules still apply?

snappyd wrote:

does anyone know where to find a download of a general model release that is easy to read and fill out, but will protect the photographer

snappyd

i thought there was no problem with photos taken in public places

flyingdutchie

gtc wrote:

i hope there is someone in here with some intellectual property experience-

model releases appear absolutely necessary for images that will be sold in in the commercial world,but what about exhibitions?I am having one next month and have e few images with people in them-as it is an art exhibition do the rules still apply?

That should not be a problem. You don't need a model release, as i understand. If you would need a model release, you could not even put these pics online without it.

Someone told me a nice example when you need a model release or not.
E.g. suppose you sell a book with your pictures.
If the cover of the book contains someone who is recognizable, you need a model release.
If a picture of someone is inside the book, you do not need a model release for it.

What i understand from this is that the cover of the book is considered a picture to market and sell the book. The pictures inside are there for artistic reasons.