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cpaulfell
Joined: 07 Dec 2011
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 2:06 pm
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This has probably been answered before but I could not find any reference to it...
The model release has a place for a "witness" to sign. What if there are no witnesses...just you and the model? |
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hhltdave5
Joined: 20 Jun 2006
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Location: Our Stock, Food & Portrait photography books at www.rindersmithphotography.com
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 2:24 pm
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You are out of luck but remember that the witness is not witnessing the shoot but rather the signing of the release. Just have someone around when it is signed either before or after the shoot. |
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cpaulfell
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Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 2:35 pm
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Thanks Dave. |
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Phil NEWMAN
Joined: 05 Aug 2012
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 8:11 am
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Can someone explain when, exactly, a model release form is needed as opposed to simply writing 'unidentified person'. I'm thinking carnival, theatre, music, sports, public event, market place,travel shots etc. Are model release forms always 'mandatory' in these cases? |
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hhltdave5
Joined: 20 Jun 2006
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Location: Our Stock, Food & Portrait photography books at www.rindersmithphotography.com
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:04 am
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| Phil NEWMAN wrote: | | Can someone explain when, exactly, a model release form is needed as opposed to simply writing 'unidentified person'. I'm thinking carnival, theatre, music, sports, public event, market place,travel shots etc. Are model release forms always 'mandatory' in these cases? |
A model release is necessary for each person in the shot that could recognize themselves. This does not mean you do not need one if you photograph someone from behind because a person could still know it is them. It can also mean a part of a body as well under certain circumstances.
So if you have 500 recognizable people in a shot you need to have 500 signed releases. The only time a release is not necessary is if they are not recognizable or it is being submitted as an editorial image. If you are submitting as editorial it must be newsworthy and it must follow the titling policies of Shutterstock exactly. This information can be found in Shutterbuzz in the editorial section. |
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