BetterPhoto Q&A: Getting Model Releases

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  Do I Need a Property Release?
The county historical society asked me to photograph some local sites that are on the National Register of Historic Places. Because the society might want to publish the photos, I think I should b...
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October 11, 2004
 
  Model Release: Pay or Not to Pay
Does a photographer have to pay a person for getting a model release signed? If so what do you pay them? Do you need a model release for each person in a picture if it's a group or event shot?...
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August 11, 2004
 
  Photographing Buildings: Releases?
Should you get a release from someone if you were to take photos of property? For example, houses. I know they are in public view (the residence), and if you are not on the property, is it required...
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July 27, 2004
 
  People in Photographs: Legal Question
If a person in your photograph is not recognizable (e.g. if you just have the back of their head), do you have to have written permission to use their picture or is that only for recognizable faces...
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August 03, 2004
 
  People Shots for Exhibition: Model Release?
I am from Brazil and currently living in Dallas. I am interested in doing an exhibition with the photos I took of children in the shanty towns of Brazil. Do I need any kind of permission? And If s...
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July 23, 2004
 
  Model and Property Releases
This is going to be a multiple question. When are releases required for shots of buildings, businesses, etc.? Also, in most of the shots I take that include people (if they're not a friend or...
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June 17, 2004
 
  Concert Shots and Model Releases
I have taken photos at concerts and then had the performers autograph the photos. Could this take the place of a model release?...
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May 22, 2004
 
  Release Forms for Pet Photography?
Hi, I pet sit and love animals. I am also an amature photographer. My skills are being honed all the time since I started pet sitting. Eventually I would like to sell my images, or publish my own...
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October 05, 2004
 
  Property Release Forms
How can I obtain property release forms for photos that have been taken years ago either in other states or overseas? Some of the buildings are national landmarks or places of interest, so I would...
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September 20, 2003
 
  Printable Model Release Forms
Where can I get A printable modelrelease form online? Thank You: Rick ...
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January 01, 2005
 
  Model Releases
I spent some time at a local historical site this past summer. In addition to a theatrical performance, there were also street performances (skits). When inside the theatre, people were asked to ...
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February 06, 2003
 
  How to shoot moving objects?
My House is kinda dark inside, even with every light on. My Mavica MVC-FD95 set on high flash does not do the pic justus, would the Mavica MVC-CD 400 do any better at this, and still take good pics...
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April 10, 2002
 
  Model Releases
Do you need a model release for every photograph you take with a person in it, if you plan on using these photographs commercially? Is there ever a time when you do not need a model release?...
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May 31, 2005
 
  Photo Etiquette in Holy Places
I was wondering about the etiquette of taking pictures in holy places. Is it intrusive to take pictures of a statue display, candle display or stain glass windows while other people are praying. ...
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June 11, 2003
 
  Medium Format Cameras and Model Releases
I am a amateur although have been photographing for years. At this time - after studying photography courses in college - I have started working alongside a wedding photographer. My love of photog...
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October 04, 2001
 
  International Library of Photography
About a month ago, I submitted a photo to the International Library of Photography's photo contest, I just got a letter stating that I am now a semi-finalist, and my photo is going to be publis...
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September 19, 2006