 Arekmalang |
Model release question A couple of months ago, I went to a sporting event and I took some pictures of the athletes competing in that event. I put the pics on my website. Few days ago, a person contacted me about using my images for his print-in-demand book. I don't know if I want to charge for this yet. If I don't charge, do I need a model release from the athletes on the pictures? Thanks.
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Jeff Dadey |
Usually if you use a persons photo for any kind of advertising or other use, unless you are just taking the photo to give solely to them, the rule of thumb is GET A MODEL RELEASE. Whether your using their photo for your own advertising, selling it or giving it away, even posting it in your gallery or on your website, you should have a Model Release. This is primarily to CYA so you don't have to worry about any legal action down the road. Most legit business' will request a model release to use any of your photos of people to cover themselves also. There are many threads on this site on this subject. Put a search in for Model Release. Hope this helps! Jeff
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Jeff Dadey |
Try this link: http://www.danheller.com/model-release.html#7.7 another member posted it in another thread. It should answer some of your questions
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Derek Holyhead |
Hi Arekmalang, Where are you located, here in the UK you can take pictures at public events, ie. soccer, cricket, atheletics etc. without a model release, you will have trouble getting an international agency to take anything without one though. I just use UK only agencies. Regards,
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Arekmalang |
Jeff: Thanks for the link. Derek: I'm located in the USA. The picture is not for any agency, but for an individual who wants to publish a book.
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