Linda, Body parts? Yikes! You have no obligation to get a photo release from anyone unless whichever piece of them you shoot such as body ornaments, scar, aberration, uniquely identifies that person and then only if you use the picture for commercial gain. Also, practically speaking, without the person themselves revealing that the picture is of them it is unlikely to cause anyone distress. AZ Build a 120/35mm Lookaround! The Lookaround Book. Now an E-book. http://www.panoramacamera.us > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: [SPAM] sort of strange question > From: Formyrotts@xxxxxxx > Date: Fri, December 14, 2007 6:19 am > To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students > <photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > I have a question that seems strange in a way but I am coming to the experts > :) > Ok, if you take pictures of people you need permission to use them, but if > you take pictures of 'body parts' do you still need permission? I mean, who is > to say who owns the hands you are shooting? Or does it matter where you take > them? If you take them in public is it alright to use? But then again if > say, you are at a wedding and shoot just hands, are they not in public domain? > Just wondering (well, not just, but wondering). Thanks to anyone who can help. > Linda > ************************************** > See AOL's top rated recipes > (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)
