Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/03/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]And HIPPA is an issue which I know absolutely nothing about. But I'm taking note of it and the discussion. Without a doubt - whenever possible - better to have releases than not. The trouble with all legally binding releases: the wording is cold, makes reference to compensation and seem completely in contradiction to the spirit of the photographers work and intentions. A conundrum. Regards, George Lottermoser george at imagist.com http://www.imagist.com http://www.imagist.com/blog http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist On Mar 16, 2009, at 1:02 PM, Steve Barbour wrote: > > 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information