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Originally posted by Big Monkie
What does the federal govt have to do with model releases? Isnt this just a contract like any other? Maybe i am unaware of it, but is there a federal law saying you must have a model release? I dont think so, but tell me if i am wrong.
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Absolutely you must have a model release.. that is your insurance! The model release is what indemnifies you if the model produces fake id (it should be somewhere in the release that she is liable if this is the case). The release is the legal document that is an agreement between you and the model that the images are yours, she can't turn around and sue you for using the images after, etc etc etc. Do you think that a company would allow you to sky-dive without signing some form of waiver? I wouldn't take a picture of a girl unless she signed a release and saw her id for myself, and verified that, on the release. That is a legally binding document. Without it, you have the potential of being sued by the model for any number of reasons, all of which will end YOU up in jail. NOBODY has neccessity to see that document, EXCEPT anyone in AUTHORITY (police officers, FBI, courts) who would require this document for verification purposes.
A model release is not something to be taken lightly! This is also the reason that NO MODEL should be under the influence of ANY form of drugs or alcohol while signing a release. This can completely nullify the legality of the document due to what is known legally as "duress", and leaves your ass WIDE open for lawsuit.
Anyways.. Photogregg you have my full thumbs up man. Nice to see someone ELSE stating it aside from Aaron, or us, lol.
