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Sandra Harrasser
 

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? Also, does someone have a good example of a release or site to obtain? I wouldn't want to infringe on someone's rights.


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July 27, 2004

 

Terry L. Long
  If you take a photograph of someone's private residence and you're on public property, everything is OK ... up to this point: As soon as you publish the image or make money from it, then you could get into a "fix" with the owner ... provided the property in the photograph is identifiable. It's always advisable to get a property release.

Look into "Business and Legal Forms for Photographers" - Third Edition, by Tad Crawford ... you'll find all sorts of releases in there.


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