lauramclean Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Can someone tell me how to go about covering the release for individuals who want their pets photographed and then having them involved in the final images as well? Do you do two seperate releases - one property release for the animals and another one for the people? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photoattorney Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Animals are property and you don't need a release to use photos of them unless trademark issues are involved. You don't need a release to use a photograph of a person unless it is used commercially instead of editorially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauramclean Posted July 24, 2006 Author Share Posted July 24, 2006 I am planning on using the images for my portfolio, entries into local photographic competitions and possible stock; so I assume that the condition on which a release would be required would be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurie_m Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 Laura, I've been doing a lot of this lately. I have two sections on my release. One section allows for the listing of any pets included in a shoot. The second section allows for the listing of all humans. Each adult that's an immediate family member and is included in the shoot signs the release. If any adults, not in the immediate family are included, I have a separate release for them (so I have their address phone etc.). Of course the adult signing on behalf of any minors must be a parent or legal guardian. If shooting on property that belongs to someone other than those included in the photos, I get a release for that too. It might be overkill but you never know how you might want to use the photos in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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