Hi Stock Folks,
Recently, I submitted about 6 photos with my parents in the photos. Only 2 were accepted and the rest rejected due to trade mark or logo issues. I have scan the photos over and over and don't see any logo's or trademarks. But some of the photos show a painting over the fireplace and some family photos which are slightly blurred. You cannot see the artist name on the painting over the fireplace. When shooting people what are things that I must do (prep work)? I don't really want to shoot them in the standard drop cloth but rather in their natural living conditions. So many things to consider...
Thanks.
Tom
The painting is an issue, unless you can prove that it's old enough to be in the public domain in your country or you can get a release from the artist.
As for the photos, if only slightly blurred, you'd need a model release for everyone in the photos (parents to sign if minors in the image) and a property release from the photographer/s.
Surely the agencies you're submitting to give guidance to contributors on these issues?
