Model Releases etc
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- seeessess0
Is it a commercial website?
- Projectile0
yes. gonna replace the rugby players top right
- seeessess0
Could be tricky. Do you know the girls at all, could you get a release? Did you have permission to be there taking photos?
If you answer no to the above, then I would say no, you can't use the shot for commercial purposes.
- Stian0
The laws regarding this is different from country to country. As long as they are in a public space and you shot it from the pit, I donĀ“t think there will be any problem using it without a model release. I assume they were aware that the picture was taken?
Tracking them down to ask for usage will probably be extremely time consuming, but then you will be safe. I say go for it.
- MrNibs0
I can't even submit to iStockphoto without a model release if the individual is recognizable in the shot.
I have been to concerts/comedy shows that have been filmed where buying the ticket and getting in the door was essentially tied to a release form that allowed permission to shoot you. I doubt that's the case for the example above though.
- Projectile0
I don't know the girls but they definitely knew they were being snapped... they're smiling at me.
But I'm leaning toward MrNibs' advice... making a slightly better promo is not really worth risking a lawsuit. that being said, though... that's iStock.. they have to be super paranoid as the come across all situations.
Anyone know about the law in the UK specifically?