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Indonesians are in general some of the easiest people to deal with, especially if you are going to where not many foreigners go to. In general they are extremely flattered that you want to take photos of them, however many of them can be quite shy. The character of the people differs from island to island, but I'm sure u won't find too many problems taking photos of them. It really is a breeze taking photos here compared to the West. Sometimes if I can see that the person I am photographing is particularly poor, I will give them some money, 50 cents, a dollar etc. But it isn't necessary also, the only time I have been asked for money for taking photos is from the Balinese, but as you can imagine with the whole world coming to this island, the local people often just see us as a walking wallets.

For the model release, you need to get a phone number, a lot of them have mobiles or their family members will have mobiles, plus getting a witness for the shoot is pretty easy. Learn the words "minta izin" which means can I ask for your permission. Say it as it's spelt, with rising intonation.

These people are very perceptive in terms of being able to read you. If you are a sincere guy, they pick up on it easily, the same as if you have bad intent. So be friendly with them, smile a lot, enjoy their company and you just won't have any problems photographing them or getting releases. You don't need a translation, it will just slow you down. If they ask why, "kenapa" just reply "perlu izin", I need your permission. That really should be enough.

No, because I tell them that I am a photographer and sell the images online. I can speak the language, ah on second thoughts then yes, maybe it is better for the OP to have a translation.

Holgs, I spent 2 days at the Wats with an English speaking guide. Pretty much one of the days I was there was spent at Bayon temple. There are entire families at all the Wats selling stuff to tourists. These kids parents were there also. It really wasn't very difficult. I also have plenty of other portraits in my collection which have been submitted as editorial, as I was unable to have model releases completed or sometimes I just didn't have a model release form.