People captured in an event photography shoot

[delhi]

Just wondering if you are shooting for an event and captured people's faces and what not, do you need to have these people sign a Model Release Form? Imagine the amount of people you have to chase if you are shooting say a wedding or some kinda party where there are crowds of people...

[cosworth]

Nope. Almost every arena or venue has similar statutes saying that upon entering the venue, you are under assumption of being photographed. As for a wedding, if you (attendee) think a model release should be signed you apparently think you are more famous than the person who invited you to their wedding as a guest! I do recall a post a while back where a person was attending a wedding who was a no-name model who was trying to shirk that lowly title and become a name. She had some contract where only "X" could own images of her. Made a big deal for a wedding photographer here I believe.

Still amazes me how much Americans think having their picture taken steals their soul or something. Where I live, people don't worry about such things and lead pretty simple lives. Litigation and worrying about such things is not a daily worry.

Have you had issues with spectators or "others" not allowing you to cover an event?

[picturecrazy]

On my wedding contracts I have a section that states that the bride/groom should inform the guests that they will be photographed and their picture may appear in public. I've only had a problem with this once... where the sister of the bride was a model... much like what was stated above.

[deadpass]

in the states, if you're in a public area in public (as opposed to a private area in public like a bathroom) then you have no legitimate expectation of privacy, and as such anyone can take pictures of you if they want. I often wonder how many vegas vacation photo albums I'm in from the time I spend on the strip.

[delhi]

I plan to shoot the Remembrance Day ceremony tomorrow for my local newspapers. So obviously I'd capture some faces of people in the crowd. Hence the question.

[Seefutlung]

Once again, in the US, you even have more protection under the law if you are working for a publication than if you're shooting just for yourself or for a commercial application of your photographs.

[Seefutlung]

Laws/rights only pertain to the jurisdiction in which they are administered. So it would be helpful if you stated the country your are working.

[picturecrazy]

haha, yeah no kidding. Your profile location of "Third rock from the sun" doesn't quite narrow it down for us... ;)

[Vegas Poboy]

If it's for editorial usage, you're pretty much safe. You mentioned your shooting for a newspaper that should be no problem.