Hi Kristoffer, Unless you plan to market and or sell these in Iraq, why even bother. It is a third world country, a contract produced here will only get you some hard questions as to why you are "making" some poor man or women sign the paper. You do not need a release unless the images are used for something else other than news or editorial. If you plan to make a Iraq calendar than you might need them. But in reality how are they to know if you did and it was produced here. As many know I am always on the side of Law and Order as far as business is concerned but to me there is no issue unless you plan to use them in a commercial way. Anybody else? Les Baldwin ----- Original Message ----- From: <kristoffer.buquet@us.army.mil> To: "List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students" <photoforum@listserver.isc.rit.edu> Sent: Monday, September 08, 2003 6:44 AM Subject: Model Release Question > Hello all, > > I have a question regarding Model Releases. I understand the "basic" norms for what does and what does not require a release. > > My specific question relates to my travels in Iraq. > > If I were to take a photograph of a local Iraqi (child, lady, boy, man, etc...) with their permission, what are the legalities of getting a release? > > 1. What if they cannot read the release (in thier native language of course)? > 2. What if they cannot write? > > What if I am in a remote village type area and the subject agrees to be photographed and does not understand the concept of a relase? > > Of course I have my standard release in English, however does anyone have any suggestions for a more "simplified" version of a relase? > > None of the crazy $50 words, just the basics to cover me legally...maybe just a few lines vice my current 1 page release! > > Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! > > Kristoffer J Buquet > kristoffer.buquet@us.army.mil >
