Model release and studio's web site.

[shane_gilbert1]

Is it necessary to have a model release form signed to place a photo

on my studio�s web site?

[iain_b]

In short yes,

 

The main criteria here in Australia is whether the person is recogniseable. In other words, if you only take a picture of their body, you don't need a release but if you can see the facial features of the model enough to be recognised, then you have to have a release.

 

Best thing to do is to get a release signed before the shoot, no release no shoot. Then you won't end up with the model changing her mind and wanting to see the photos before signing the release.

[EricM]

Probably not. Is the photo taken in the context that it was shot? Do you advertise anything on your site other than your craft? Model releases are generally, and I say generally, used for commercial gain. As intellect property owner, you have many rights, you should look into them. Take any advice on this forum with a grain of salt.

[vanessa_rogers]

Do you really think that many of the photographers who have web portfolios really

have model releases for every model? It's a promotional portfolio, not a stock photo

for sale... I can say that while working in New York I saw many an instance where

photographer's posted even celebrity portraits on their site without any repercutions.

I don't know for sure but I doubt a case against it would hold up in court.

[EricM]

"...I saw many an instance where photographer's posted even celebrity portraits on their site without any repercutions."

 

just like mine :)