Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/04/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ken: >She wasn't saying I needed them; she was asking if I knew if I needed them. You're probably better off talking with an attorney who has dealt with this issue before. I'm assuming these are pictures of people in a church, and that you're creating a book of photos. You don't generally need releases for art. Like a book of photos. Making money has nothing to do with commercial use. A guy sold individual photos for beaucoup bucks. Featured a Jewish guy from NY rather prominantly. The Jewish guy was minding his own business walking down the sidewalk. The judge said no problem. The photographer was minding his own business taking art pictures in public. Too bad, so sad for the subject. Hurrah for our hero, the photographer. That said, you may run across an issue with people in church. That's not exactly public space. Different rules apply. I'd say you probably need model releases. Kyle's book is art. But he was (presumably) invited into people's homes. Again, better have a model release once you step inside private property. Is it absolutely necessary? Probably not. But when people think they can make a quick buck by suing you, they might be slowed down when they're reminded they agreed to your using their images. As Slobodan pointed out, even a signed release doesn't necessarily give you a get-out-of-jail-free card. By talking with an attorney first, at least you'll have somebody you know as a potential cell mate. :) -- Eric http://canid.com/