Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/03/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Mar 16, 2009, at 10:12 AM, George Lottermoser wrote: > I agree with Nathan. > With this editorial/documentary work it's all about the relationship > between photographer and subject. > Be open with your subjects and invite them to open to you. > Share with them what you have shared here. > Tell them that you recognize the delicacy of the situation > as well as these most important moments in their lives. > Show them your work to gain their confidence; > and let them know that you feel it is important to let people see > these precious moments. > > As long as you're showing them the respect and honor, > most will probably appreciate your work and your motives. > > Those who which to preserve their privacy, > probably will have no interest in your project. I agree George with all you said, yet don't forget HIPAA, which opens up other totally unanticipated issues. Steve > > Regards, > George Lottermoser > george at imagist.com > http://www.imagist.com > http://www.imagist.com/blog > http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist > > > > > > On Mar 15, 2009, at 11:58 AM, Nathan Wajsman wrote: > >> Hi Susan, >> >> If I were you I would simply talk to the people. You do not need >> all the formality of model releases etc. if all you want to do is >> put the pictures on your web site or the LUG gallery. >> >> Nathan >> >> Nathan Wajsman >> Alicante, Spain >> http://www.frozenlight.eu >> http://www.greatpix.eu >> http://www.nathanfoto.com >> >> Books: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/search?search=wajsman&x=0&y=0 >> PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws >> Blog: http://www.fotocycle.dk/blog >> >> >> >> On Mar 15, 2009, at 5:48 PM, Susan Ryan wrote: >> >>> Hi everyone, >>> >>> I'm hoping the group can give me some thought about how to handle >>> a potentially touchy situation. I am a hospice volunteer. From >>> experiences in my own life, I think there might be interest by >>> hospice clients and family members for donated photo services. I'm >>> thinking things such as grandparents finishing projects to be >>> given to grandchildren, spending time with family members, >>> portraits, or whatever the person involved would like to document. >>> I'm thinking I would give the client a copy of the files on a disc >>> and they could do with them what they liked. While I wouldn't use >>> these photos for any personal gain, I can envision wanting to post >>> to the LUG, etc., if I had one I liked, needed help with, etc. I >>> am quite concerned about privacy liability. I'm also afraid if I >>> insist on model releases before taking a single photo people will >>> assume I have personal motives for taking the photos to begin >>> with. I was thinking maybe it would be safe enough to ask >>> permission to post or show their photos and if they agree I would >>> have them sign a model release. If they do not like the idea I >>> would keep a record of that and keep those files in a "do not >>> post" folder. Do you have any advice about how you would handle >>> this? Should I abandon the idea because the can of worms is just >>> too big to open? >>> >>> Thanks in advance. >>> >>> Sue >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information