In a message dated 9/8/03 4:10:08 PM Central Daylight Time, fotofx@ix.netcom.com writes: << 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? >> This is correct. As long as you are using them for newspaper or editorial or even for museums, you will not need a model release. You will, however need excellent captions, so I suggest you try and get their name(s). If you are planning on using them for stock or even in airline magazines and especially in commercial advertising, you will need a release. Chris Rainier did some stuff for United Airlines on Bhutan, I think, and did not have a release for the Bhutanese people. Since Bhutan is a fairly small country, somehow it was found out about this usage and United was sued. It is always wise to try and get one if you can so you are not so limited with the photos. I shoot primarily in 3rd world countries, and it is very difficult to get a release when I shoot children because the parents are often not around. If you can't get it, you can't get it. Your pictures will still be sellable. Leslie Spurlock Leslie Scott Photography and Tours http://www.lesliescottphotography.com http://www.lesliescottphotography.com/phototours.htm
