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Subject: [Leica] Insights about handling a delicate photo situation
From: kididdoc at cox.net (Steve Barbour)
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:02:45 -0700
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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
>>>
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Replies: Reply from imagist3 at mac.com (George Lottermoser) ([Leica] Insights about handling a delicate photo situation)
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