Digital Boudoir Photography : A Step-by-step Guide to ... - Ken Gilbert

Model Releases
The Steps
Any time that you will be showing photographs
to someone besides the model, you need to have
her written permission just to be safe. Having
her sign a “model release” does this. The more
intimate the photograph, the more likely it is
that she will have concerns about where it will
end up.
This is simple. If you ever want to show anyone
the images you create, you need a written model
release signed by the model to be safe. This
includes use on your website or in your printed
portfolio. This protects you and the model. The
form can be as simple as you would like. It needs
to state what you plan to do with the photographs
and what she receives in return. The more
complicated the release, the more difficult it will
be to get it signed. Simple is better. Make sure to
discuss the model release with the model when
you first meet with her. Also, have her sign the
release before you start photographing. That way
if she has any questions, you can iron them out
in advance. It will also prevent you from forgetting
to have her sign it before she leaves. If you
spoke with her about it in advance, then there
should not be any question. Since this book is
not giving legal advice, and legal documents do
change, do an online search if you would like to
use an existing release, or contact your attorney.
You can also see the end of the book for suggested
reading material.
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