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10/11/2006 01:19:03 PM · #1 |
There are quite few discussions on asking people's permission to take their shots on the street or in public places.
However, I couldn't find much about having their images published over the internet, in websites such as DPC or PBase.
I was recently challenged for having pictures of family members, friends, aquitences, colleagues, strangers, etc. - if I really should be doing it, from both security and legal perspectives.
1. Is it safe? Is it wise?
2. Is it legal? Do I need any kind of authorization from the person to do that?
3. Can I profit from those images? Do I need to pay the person when I sell them?
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10/11/2006 01:29:08 PM · #2 |
Without a model release, you can get yourself into trouble when using photos for commercial purposes (using a photo to sell a product or service).
DPC is a hobby site, so you have no problems here posting them.
As far as selling the images for art, I'm relatively sure that a model release isn't required, but to cover my butt, I require a model release for all art images.
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10/11/2006 01:32:57 PM · #3 |
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10/11/2006 01:53:32 PM · #4 |
| It even varies state by state. Generally speaking, artistic uses: competitions and selling limited prints are legal uses. That said, DEFENDING a lawsuit can be pretty expensive too. It's best to get a model release if there's a recognizable human face in the photo. |
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10/11/2006 02:04:52 PM · #5 |
Wow, with friends, colleagues, family members and aquaintences waiting in line to sue you who needs enemies?
Local laws may differ, but over here you'd only need a release if the image was going to be used for advertorial purposes or to represent an opinion (IE used in a way that the original image is not a capture of). US or Canadian law may be stiffer.
Is it safe? Well, ask yourself if your photo could put the models in it into danger. No? I reckon you're probably ok then.
You don't need to pay anyone anything. If you use a release then I believe that quite a few releases probably say that and effectively sign over the image rights to you.
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10/12/2006 09:52:04 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by mist:
Wow, with friends, colleagues, family members and aquaintences waiting in line to sue you who needs enemies? |
No, all in all, they are quite nice folks!
Thank you all guys for your comments! They were very helpful to me.
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