Re: [Leica] model releases etc.

[S Dimitrov <sld@earthlink.net>]

Currently, it hasn't been a problem. A release is a reasonable attempt
at establishing the parameters that all parties can understand. The
cases where signatories recanted on their previous agreement are a rare
occurrence when you consider the amount of releases that are honored.
But everything is negotiable, even after all the negotiating is
seemingly over and done with.

Slobodan Dimitrov


lea wrote:
> 
> It begs the question, "What's the value of even bothering with a release
> then?"
> 
> I'm completely serious.
> Lea
> 
> S Dimitrov wrote:
> 
> > A model's release is not a total guarantor against individuals claiming
> > remorse. The early 80's saw a slew of such cases, to the point that it
> > was carried as an article in American Photographer dealing with the issue.
> > Les Krims' monogram, a bit small to call a book, on deer hunting was
> > pulled off the shelves after some the hunters objected to the use of
> > their image. This was after they had initially signed a release.
> >
> > Slobodan Dimitrov
> >
> > George Lottermoser wrote:
> > >
> > > Sam.Carleton@FMR.COM (Carleton, Sam)5/22/0110:22 AM
> > >
> > > > going to be using the image for advertising.  As far as fine
> > > art goes and
> > > > putting the images in books, news papers, and galleries, a
> > > model release
> > > > is
> > > > not necessary in the United States of America.  Am I missing
> > > something?
> > >
> > > If you "sell" prints, books, etc. It means that you will "profit"
> > > from the images. And if you profit from the the sale of images of
> > > people or places (yes, you also need "property releases") then
> > > you open yourself up to the possibility of claims against your
> > > right to copy the persons or places which you photograph (for
> > > profit).
> > >
> > > George
> 
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