BetterPhoto Q&A: Getting Model Releases

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  Signed Releases for People Pictures
I would like to take more "on the street" people pictures for my portfolio, and to enter into contests. But, I'm having a problem getting them to sign releases allowing me to do so. Any tips fo...
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June 01, 2008
 
  Universities and Colleges: Property Release?
What laws or copyright issues would I run into if I took pictures of school property for intent to sell the pictures? Primarily I was thinking of property such as buildings or venues - not people....
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March 03, 2007
 
  Model Release Forms
I take photos of children while their parents are present and sometimes photos of the parents themselves. The photos are for sale to the parents and possibly to some of their other family members. ...
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January 28, 2007
 
  Selling Pictures of Sculptures
A few months ago, I took some pictures of sculptures. The artist allowed me full access to everything that was outside his home. My sister -in-law and her husband run a restaurant, and she has sugg...
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January 12, 2007
 
  Release for Shooting Lighthouses
I have photographed numerous lighthouse around the Delaware and Chesapeake Bays. I believe they are government-owned but also are associated with non-profit lighthouse associations. I did a show ...
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November 06, 2006
 
  Permission to Shoot Private Home?
Recently, while on vacation, I took a shot of our new truck; however, in the background is a private home. Can I use this photo for anything other than personal use without permission of the homeo...
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October 26, 2006
 
  Photographing Buildings: Permission Needed?
Bear with me, Im new to the whole thing! :0) I have been taking pictures of local farms, barns, old buildings, etc. I was wondering if I had to get the landowners' permission before selling t...
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October 13, 2006
 
  Wedding Photography: Model Release
Hello,In my wedding contract, it states I have all rights to use the photos as needed (advertising, etc). I recently photographed an engagement couple with their children, as well as the children ...
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October 12, 2006
 
  Photos of Kayakers: Model Release?
Hello, everyone! I need some advice. I took digital images of various people (I didn't know any of them) at a whitewater kayaking event. A man came up to me and asked if he could get the imag...
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September 20, 2006
 
  Would I Need a Release?
I have an image of some headstones in the fog... only the name on the front stone is visible. If I do not edit it out of the photo, would I need a release from the family?...
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September 05, 2006
 
  Taking Photos of People in Everyday Life
I have been reading some of the Q&A in the newsletters over the last month or so and I have a question myself. I like to just take photos of people in everyday life, doing their normal thing either...
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August 11, 2008
 
  Release Forms for Non-Profit Events
Hello, I have been asked to be the photographer for a not-for-profit organization. I will be taking pictures at the events they hold, which will be at different locations with hundreds of people. ...
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August 29, 2006
 
  Property Release for Company Photos
I've been asked to take photos of my company's design center which has some displays in it with names like Armstrong, Shaw, etc. What is your recommendation on property releases from these ...
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August 25, 2006
 
  Model Release
I have a good photo of a man working. You cannot see his face, or a logo that shows the company he works for. Do I still need a model release for a photo like this, or for anyone I take in a crowd ...
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August 25, 2006
 
  Model Releases for War Re-enactments?
Just wondering, as I'm planning to go to one this weekend. What do you do about those instances? Curious....
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August 15, 2006
 
  Permission to Shoot in Local Parks - and Insurance
I'm a newbie with lots of questions. Shooting portrait pictures in a local park - do I need permission from anyone? Compensate anyone? Location release? I've been taking photos there of m...
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August 09, 2006
 
  Copyright Question on Teddy Bear Pics
I have a group that wants me to make a calander for them using teddy bears. The calanders will be sold. Some of the bears that I want to use are Boyd Bears. Can I sell images of them without their ...
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July 24, 2006
 
  Model Releases for Old Photographs
I have an estate collection of photography from the 1930s-1960s with some very remarkable images of people (celebrities, Seminole Indians, etc.). I am restoring the pics and want to market them, bu...
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August 05, 2006
 
  Releases for Flowers?
If I took a picture of someone's flowers that was very close-up and you can't see anything else in the frame, and they really could be anyone's flowers, would I still need a property re...
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December 06, 2006
 
  Model Release Forms for Repeat Subjects
For the last couple years, I have been taking portraits of friends, relatives, and some of the children I babysit. I have taken several sets of photos of some of these subjects, but I have not got...
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January 10, 2006