You are correct when you are speaking of using the picture in advertising. However, in a photojournalistic situation, you have every right to take a photograph of a person in public including a child. You may not use this in advertising, but it can be used for editorial purpose like newspapers. You DO NOT need their permission unless you try and sell the pictures to be used for advertising reasons. When you go into a newsworthy situation at a private home or restaurant or the like, you can take pictures until the person tells you that you cannot. You may, however, use the pictures that you shot up until that point. Any other situation except for gallery purpose or editorial purpose, you need a model release to use the photos. As a photojournalist, it would be ludacrist (spelling?) to stop and ask for permission. Leslie Spurlock <A HREF="http://lesliescottphotography.com/";>Leslie Scott Photography</A> <A HREF="http://www.lesliescottphotography.com/phototours.htm";>Leslie Scott Photography and Tours</A> 1-888-381-0854 lscottpht@aol.com
