If I take photographs of people with intent to display my work in shops or galleries do I need a model release? What about if im selling the images as fine art photographs?
If I take photographs of people with intent to display my work in shops or galleries do I need a model release? What about if im selling the images as fine art photographs?
Yes and Yes
If you are taking candid photos of strangers (or public figures) in a public place, then no model release is necessary.Originally Posted by jasonphoto01
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No and no.
Steve.
Generally, art requires none - a release is needed only if a person in the photo is supporting an idea, product or service. So Steve is correct.
This is why you would need a release for photos used in advertising.
Yep. You can find out more here: https://asmp.org/tutorials/frequentl...-releases.html
-Adam
I will tell you what my stock agency (GalleryStock) does. No release is necessary to license for editorial use. A release is require for commercial (advertising) use. Displaying in shops and galleries would fall under editorial use.
Id get one if possible
I dont think I need one but this seems to be a gray area. I normally wouldnt mind but these are random people i meet on the road. Asking to take a picture is one thing, its a whole other thing to whip out legal forms and ask for a signature.
That's why I photograph rocks.
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