Model release and copyrights

[Conk]

If photographing events such as dog shows, should a model release be signed by the animals owner? Is the pooch considered property and where does this apply legally? Can you photograph and use the images of a persons property without a release?

[robertwgross]

Yes, the pooch is property. The pooch's paw print on an agreement won't stand up in court. Get the owner's signature on a release agreement. My release agreement has only about two lines of text. Very simple, and it doesn't scare anybody.

---Bob Gross---

[timmyquest]

and what does it say cuz i've been needing to make some up

[robertwgross]

Model Release
I hereby give permission to photographer Bob Gross to use my photographic likeness in all forms for any lawful purposes.
Photo location: .................................................. ...........
Photo date: .................................................. ................
Print Name: .................................................. ...............
Address: .................................................. ....................
City/State/ZIP: .................................................. ...........
Phone # or email: .................................................. ......
Signature: .................................................. ..................

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Then I have all of this in micro-print (Flyspeck 3) on the back of my business card. Crude, but effective.

---Bob Gross---

[IndyJeff]

Conk the only time you don't need a model release or property release is when the photo is used in an editorial use, i.e. newspaper, magazine, textbook for educational purposes.

Any other use of the image requires a model/property release.

[Conk]

Thank you very much Jeff.