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photog_87
13th of June 2006 (Tue), 12:01
Hey guys...

Just a quick semi-legal question. Do i need to get special permission from a client to use thier shot in my portfolio? Would there be a special release associated with it?
OdiN1701
13th of June 2006 (Tue), 12:09
Just a model release is all that is required, as long as it covers everything.
photog_87
13th of June 2006 (Tue), 12:25
Gotcha... and what if they are unionized actors? Isn't their likeness quite strictly protected?
OdiN1701
13th of June 2006 (Tue), 12:27
I don't know about that. Probably something to speak with a lawyer about.
photog_87
13th of June 2006 (Tue), 13:11
will do!, thanks odin
DocFrankenstein
14th of June 2006 (Wed), 18:52
Pull up the union website. Let's hope it's not actra
redbutt
15th of June 2006 (Thu), 00:15
Gotcha... and what if they are unionized actors? Isn't their likeness quite strictly protected?

Ask a lawyer, ans mentioned above, but my understanding is that if you have a signed Model release that spells out the intent, nothing prevents you from using the shots in your portfolio for self promotion as long as you DON'T sell any of the images.