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Re: [Digital BW] model-release form

Re: [Digital BW] model-release form

2003-07-09 by Anthony Atkielski

K. writes:

> this would be a form the model signs to
> relinquish any ownership/monetary interest
> in the photograph.

FWIW, models do not have ownership or monetary interests in the photograph
to begin with.  They only have control over the use of their own image, and
in many jurisdictions this control is limited to commercial use
(advertising, works of fiction, things like that), although a release is
always a good idea.  So you need a model's permission to use his or her
image for something like an advertising poster, but under no circumstances
does a model ever own the photograph or have any monetary interest in it.
You can pay a model for a release, which makes it (almost) irrevocable, but
you are paying for permission to use his or her likeness, not for any kind
of ownership of the image.  The distinction is subtle but important.  Unless
you are working with some sort of supermodel, any compensation you provide
in exchange for the release will be a one-time thing (models do not collect
royalties on the use of their likenesses).

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