Do I need a model release for a photo of myself if I am the photographer?
Do I need to fill out a model release form for photos I have take of myself as a photographer?
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Are you planning to license rights or the photos to other parties?
– Michael C
Jan 2 at 9:36
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The question is confusing. Suppose I asked you "do I need to pack a formal jacket if I'm packing my own suitcase?" I hope you would point out that who is packing the suitcase is not relevant; where I'm going and what I'm doing there is the relevant thing. You want to know if you need a release -- well, what are you going to do with the photograph? That's the relevant question, regardless of who is taking the picture.
– Eric Lippert
Jan 2 at 22:36
Yes I am planning to post in on GettyImage iStock to be licensed or sell prints of it or both.
– Janae Clarice
2 days ago
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Do I need to fill out a model release form for photos I have take of myself as a photographer?
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Do I need to fill out a model release form for photos I have take of myself as a photographer?
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Are you planning to license rights or the photos to other parties?
– Michael C
Jan 2 at 9:36
3
The question is confusing. Suppose I asked you "do I need to pack a formal jacket if I'm packing my own suitcase?" I hope you would point out that who is packing the suitcase is not relevant; where I'm going and what I'm doing there is the relevant thing. You want to know if you need a release -- well, what are you going to do with the photograph? That's the relevant question, regardless of who is taking the picture.
– Eric Lippert
Jan 2 at 22:36
Yes I am planning to post in on GettyImage iStock to be licensed or sell prints of it or both.
– Janae Clarice
2 days ago
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Are you planning to license rights or the photos to other parties?
– Michael C
Jan 2 at 9:36
3
The question is confusing. Suppose I asked you "do I need to pack a formal jacket if I'm packing my own suitcase?" I hope you would point out that who is packing the suitcase is not relevant; where I'm going and what I'm doing there is the relevant thing. You want to know if you need a release -- well, what are you going to do with the photograph? That's the relevant question, regardless of who is taking the picture.
– Eric Lippert
Jan 2 at 22:36
Yes I am planning to post in on GettyImage iStock to be licensed or sell prints of it or both.
– Janae Clarice
2 days ago
Are you planning to license rights or the photos to other parties?
– Michael C
Jan 2 at 9:36
Are you planning to license rights or the photos to other parties?
– Michael C
Jan 2 at 9:36
3
3
The question is confusing. Suppose I asked you "do I need to pack a formal jacket if I'm packing my own suitcase?" I hope you would point out that who is packing the suitcase is not relevant; where I'm going and what I'm doing there is the relevant thing. You want to know if you need a release -- well, what are you going to do with the photograph? That's the relevant question, regardless of who is taking the picture.
– Eric Lippert
Jan 2 at 22:36
The question is confusing. Suppose I asked you "do I need to pack a formal jacket if I'm packing my own suitcase?" I hope you would point out that who is packing the suitcase is not relevant; where I'm going and what I'm doing there is the relevant thing. You want to know if you need a release -- well, what are you going to do with the photograph? That's the relevant question, regardless of who is taking the picture.
– Eric Lippert
Jan 2 at 22:36
Yes I am planning to post in on GettyImage iStock to be licensed or sell prints of it or both.
– Janae Clarice
2 days ago
Yes I am planning to post in on GettyImage iStock to be licensed or sell prints of it or both.
– Janae Clarice
2 days ago
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YOU as the photographer never need a model release. It is the end user who is going to publish the image, and potentially violate the model's rights, who needs the release. You as the photographer cannot violate your own rights as the model.
If you were to license the image to a publisher they could/would need a release signed by you as the model.
Edit: if you get a model release it either needs to be a release (waiver of rights) to you if you are going to publish the image, or it needs to be transferable to the final user who is going to publish the image.
answered Jan 2 at 17:28
Steven Kersting
45518
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The question doesn't state which country this applies to. The real answer should be: consult a lawyer. In the US, for certain types of photos (adult materials, primarily, but it could also apply to photos you don't expect), you must not just have a model release and other documentation, but also maintain those records, have a custodian of records, and various other requirements - even if you are the subject. It doesn't apply to most ordinary photos, but don't assume you'll be in the clear even if you have a model release.
– Kevin Keane
Jan 2 at 23:30
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This is not a legal advice!!!
If you want to license the image (to magazine, stock agency, etc.) yes, you need model release. You as model should sign it to yourself as photographer.
answered Jan 2 at 14:54
Romeo Ninov
3,48421226
Of course I am not a lawyer, but my understanding is MR is used to avoid legal problems from site of end client. Maybe this is the reason I make connection with copyright :)
– Romeo Ninov
Jan 2 at 19:02
1
In some cases, all you need the model release for is to be able to honestly check the box on a form that says you have a model release. In such cases, no one checks for it unless there's a problem or audit. As silly as it seems, just fill out the form and file it away in case anyone asks. Or don't use the photos for anything where anyone would want one.
– xiota
Jan 3 at 1:33
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YOU as the photographer never need a model release. It is the end user who is going to publish the image, and potentially violate the model's rights, who needs the release. You as the photographer cannot violate your own rights as the model.
If you were to license the image to a publisher they could/would need a release signed by you as the model.
Edit: if you get a model release it either needs to be a release (waiver of rights) to you if you are going to publish the image, or it needs to be transferable to the final user who is going to publish the image.
answered Jan 2 at 17:28
Steven Kersting
45518
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The question doesn't state which country this applies to. The real answer should be: consult a lawyer. In the US, for certain types of photos (adult materials, primarily, but it could also apply to photos you don't expect), you must not just have a model release and other documentation, but also maintain those records, have a custodian of records, and various other requirements - even if you are the subject. It doesn't apply to most ordinary photos, but don't assume you'll be in the clear even if you have a model release.
– Kevin Keane
Jan 2 at 23:30
add a comment |
YOU as the photographer never need a model release. It is the end user who is going to publish the image, and potentially violate the model's rights, who needs the release. You as the photographer cannot violate your own rights as the model.
If you were to license the image to a publisher they could/would need a release signed by you as the model.
Edit: if you get a model release it either needs to be a release (waiver of rights) to you if you are going to publish the image, or it needs to be transferable to the final user who is going to publish the image.
answered Jan 2 at 17:28
Steven Kersting
45518
1
The question doesn't state which country this applies to. The real answer should be: consult a lawyer. In the US, for certain types of photos (adult materials, primarily, but it could also apply to photos you don't expect), you must not just have a model release and other documentation, but also maintain those records, have a custodian of records, and various other requirements - even if you are the subject. It doesn't apply to most ordinary photos, but don't assume you'll be in the clear even if you have a model release.
– Kevin Keane
Jan 2 at 23:30
add a comment |
YOU as the photographer never need a model release. It is the end user who is going to publish the image, and potentially violate the model's rights, who needs the release. You as the photographer cannot violate your own rights as the model.
If you were to license the image to a publisher they could/would need a release signed by you as the model.
Edit: if you get a model release it either needs to be a release (waiver of rights) to you if you are going to publish the image, or it needs to be transferable to the final user who is going to publish the image.
answered Jan 2 at 17:28
Steven Kersting
45518
YOU as the photographer never need a model release. It is the end user who is going to publish the image, and potentially violate the model's rights, who needs the release. You as the photographer cannot violate your own rights as the model.
If you were to license the image to a publisher they could/would need a release signed by you as the model.
Edit: if you get a model release it either needs to be a release (waiver of rights) to you if you are going to publish the image, or it needs to be transferable to the final user who is going to publish the image.
answered Jan 2 at 17:28
Steven Kersting
45518
edited Jan 2 at 18:02
answered Jan 2 at 17:28
Steven Kersting
45518
answered Jan 2 at 17:28
Steven Kersting
45518
answered Jan 2 at 17:28
Steven Kersting
45518
45518
1
The question doesn't state which country this applies to. The real answer should be: consult a lawyer. In the US, for certain types of photos (adult materials, primarily, but it could also apply to photos you don't expect), you must not just have a model release and other documentation, but also maintain those records, have a custodian of records, and various other requirements - even if you are the subject. It doesn't apply to most ordinary photos, but don't assume you'll be in the clear even if you have a model release.
– Kevin Keane
Jan 2 at 23:30
add a comment |
1
The question doesn't state which country this applies to. The real answer should be: consult a lawyer. In the US, for certain types of photos (adult materials, primarily, but it could also apply to photos you don't expect), you must not just have a model release and other documentation, but also maintain those records, have a custodian of records, and various other requirements - even if you are the subject. It doesn't apply to most ordinary photos, but don't assume you'll be in the clear even if you have a model release.
– Kevin Keane
Jan 2 at 23:30
1
1
The question doesn't state which country this applies to. The real answer should be: consult a lawyer. In the US, for certain types of photos (adult materials, primarily, but it could also apply to photos you don't expect), you must not just have a model release and other documentation, but also maintain those records, have a custodian of records, and various other requirements - even if you are the subject. It doesn't apply to most ordinary photos, but don't assume you'll be in the clear even if you have a model release.
– Kevin Keane
Jan 2 at 23:30
The question doesn't state which country this applies to. The real answer should be: consult a lawyer. In the US, for certain types of photos (adult materials, primarily, but it could also apply to photos you don't expect), you must not just have a model release and other documentation, but also maintain those records, have a custodian of records, and various other requirements - even if you are the subject. It doesn't apply to most ordinary photos, but don't assume you'll be in the clear even if you have a model release.
– Kevin Keane
Jan 2 at 23:30
add a comment |
This is not a legal advice!!!
If you want to license the image (to magazine, stock agency, etc.) yes, you need model release. You as model should sign it to yourself as photographer.
answered Jan 2 at 14:54
Romeo Ninov
3,48421226
Of course I am not a lawyer, but my understanding is MR is used to avoid legal problems from site of end client. Maybe this is the reason I make connection with copyright :)
– Romeo Ninov
Jan 2 at 19:02
1
In some cases, all you need the model release for is to be able to honestly check the box on a form that says you have a model release. In such cases, no one checks for it unless there's a problem or audit. As silly as it seems, just fill out the form and file it away in case anyone asks. Or don't use the photos for anything where anyone would want one.
– xiota
Jan 3 at 1:33
add a comment |
This is not a legal advice!!!
If you want to license the image (to magazine, stock agency, etc.) yes, you need model release. You as model should sign it to yourself as photographer.
answered Jan 2 at 14:54
Romeo Ninov
3,48421226
Of course I am not a lawyer, but my understanding is MR is used to avoid legal problems from site of end client. Maybe this is the reason I make connection with copyright :)
– Romeo Ninov
Jan 2 at 19:02
1
In some cases, all you need the model release for is to be able to honestly check the box on a form that says you have a model release. In such cases, no one checks for it unless there's a problem or audit. As silly as it seems, just fill out the form and file it away in case anyone asks. Or don't use the photos for anything where anyone would want one.
– xiota
Jan 3 at 1:33
add a comment |
This is not a legal advice!!!
If you want to license the image (to magazine, stock agency, etc.) yes, you need model release. You as model should sign it to yourself as photographer.
answered Jan 2 at 14:54
Romeo Ninov
3,48421226
This is not a legal advice!!!
If you want to license the image (to magazine, stock agency, etc.) yes, you need model release. You as model should sign it to yourself as photographer.
answered Jan 2 at 14:54
Romeo Ninov
3,48421226
edited Jan 2 at 19:07
answered Jan 2 at 14:54
Romeo Ninov
3,48421226
answered Jan 2 at 14:54
Romeo Ninov
3,48421226
answered Jan 2 at 14:54
Romeo Ninov
3,48421226
3,48421226
Of course I am not a lawyer, but my understanding is MR is used to avoid legal problems from site of end client. Maybe this is the reason I make connection with copyright :)
– Romeo Ninov
Jan 2 at 19:02
1
In some cases, all you need the model release for is to be able to honestly check the box on a form that says you have a model release. In such cases, no one checks for it unless there's a problem or audit. As silly as it seems, just fill out the form and file it away in case anyone asks. Or don't use the photos for anything where anyone would want one.
– xiota
Jan 3 at 1:33
add a comment |
Of course I am not a lawyer, but my understanding is MR is used to avoid legal problems from site of end client. Maybe this is the reason I make connection with copyright :)
– Romeo Ninov
Jan 2 at 19:02
1
In some cases, all you need the model release for is to be able to honestly check the box on a form that says you have a model release. In such cases, no one checks for it unless there's a problem or audit. As silly as it seems, just fill out the form and file it away in case anyone asks. Or don't use the photos for anything where anyone would want one.
– xiota
Jan 3 at 1:33
Of course I am not a lawyer, but my understanding is MR is used to avoid legal problems from site of end client. Maybe this is the reason I make connection with copyright :)
– Romeo Ninov
Jan 2 at 19:02
Of course I am not a lawyer, but my understanding is MR is used to avoid legal problems from site of end client. Maybe this is the reason I make connection with copyright :)
– Romeo Ninov
Jan 2 at 19:02
1
1
In some cases, all you need the model release for is to be able to honestly check the box on a form that says you have a model release. In such cases, no one checks for it unless there's a problem or audit. As silly as it seems, just fill out the form and file it away in case anyone asks. Or don't use the photos for anything where anyone would want one.
– xiota
Jan 3 at 1:33
In some cases, all you need the model release for is to be able to honestly check the box on a form that says you have a model release. In such cases, no one checks for it unless there's a problem or audit. As silly as it seems, just fill out the form and file it away in case anyone asks. Or don't use the photos for anything where anyone would want one.
– xiota
Jan 3 at 1:33
add a comment |
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Are you planning to license rights or the photos to other parties?
– Michael C
Jan 2 at 9:36
3
The question is confusing. Suppose I asked you "do I need to pack a formal jacket if I'm packing my own suitcase?" I hope you would point out that who is packing the suitcase is not relevant; where I'm going and what I'm doing there is the relevant thing. You want to know if you need a release -- well, what are you going to do with the photograph? That's the relevant question, regardless of who is taking the picture.
– Eric Lippert
Jan 2 at 22:36
Yes I am planning to post in on GettyImage iStock to be licensed or sell prints of it or both.
– Janae Clarice
2 days ago