Might be a silly question

[whaase]

I was thinking this morning about having to get releases signed for photo's you take ie. a night club. Why does this not apply to celebrities if they are shot in the same place? I don't know anything about that aspect of photography so please bare with me LOL

[gmen]

so please bare with me LOLI'd prefer not to, thanks very much ;)

---- Gavin

[whaase]

I'd prefer not to, thanks very much ;)

---- Gavin

English language at it's best LOL

[gmen]

English language at it's best LOL:lol: indeed!

---- Gavin

[gmen]

However... to answer your question in simple terms...

If the images are used in an 'editorial' context, e.g. to illustrate a story in a newspaper or magazine, then there is no need to obtain a model release.

If the images are used 'commercially', e.g. in an advertising campaign, then model releases should be obtained.

There can be more complex issues at stake regarding 'privacy' but the two statements above should act as a good rule of thumb.

---- Gavin

[whaase]

Thanks, That makes sense now. :) I guess ethics plays a part in there too.

[gmen]

Thanks, That makes sense now. :) I guess ethics plays a part in there too.If you're aiming to be in the business for the long term, then ethics will play a big part.

---- Gavin