Release question - after the fact

koalagurl · 9th of April 2008 (Wed)

With the owner's permission, I recently photographed a "boot camp" style fitness workout for a college assignment.

Now, after the fact, they would like to use the photos for some advertising. I am OK with this, and we have agreed to terms, but now I need to get releases before they can be used, correct?

I am assuming it is OK to obtain releases after the photos have been taken? (That is even assuming I can find those people as the class session ended a week ago.)

To my knowledge, the boot camp owners don't have any language in their contract about being photographed. I am hoping that I can just use a "generic" form (with the appropriate names, etc. inserted.)

Thanks in advance!

Ledrak · 9th of April 2008 (Wed)

Yes, you can always obtain a release after the photos are taken (so long as the person is willing to sign it

).

PhotosGuy · 10th of April 2008 (Thu)

Quote:

To my knowledge, the boot camp owners don't have any language in their contract about being photographed.

Ask.

Be sure to include a line in your contract that NO rights have been conveyed until you are paid in full.

koalagurl · 10th of April 2008 (Thu)

Thanks to the both of you for responding. I appreciate it!

PhotosGuy · 11th of April 2008 (Fri)

Forgot: I put a line at the bottom of my invoice stating what rights have been conveyed.

9th of April 2008 (Wed)	#1
koalagurl Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 77 IMAGE EDITING OK	Release question - after the fact With the owner's permission, I recently photographed a "boot camp" style fitness workout for a college assignment. Now, after the fact, they would like to use the photos for some advertising. I am OK with this, and we have agreed to terms, but now I need to get releases before they can be used, correct? I am assuming it is OK to obtain releases after the photos have been taken? (That is even assuming I can find those people as the class session ended a week ago.) To my knowledge, the boot camp owners don't have any language in their contract about being photographed. I am hoping that I can just use a "generic" form (with the appropriate names, etc. inserted.) Thanks in advance!

9th of April 2008 (Wed)	#2
Ledrak Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 250	Re: Release question - after the fact Yes, you can always obtain a release after the photos are taken (so long as the person is willing to sign it ).

10th of April 2008 (Thu)	#4
koalagurl Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 77 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Release question - after the fact Thanks to the both of you for responding. I appreciate it!

11th of April 2008 (Fri)	#5
PhotosGuy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: S. E. Michigan Posts: 64,297	Re: Release question - after the fact Forgot: I put a line at the bottom of my invoice stating what rights have been conveyed. __________________ FrankC - 20D, RAW, Manual everything... Classic Carz, Racing, Air Show, Flowers. www.FrankCizek.com Find the light... A few Car Lighting Tips, and MOVE YOUR FEET! Have you thought about making your own book? // Need an exposure crutch?

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