Author Topic: Need help with Model release puzzle (Read 1935 times)

jamiehooper · « **on:** August 01, 2013, 11:55 »

Yesterday I ran into an interesting situation that I hope members can shed light on. I did a shoot of an interior designer in her home with several pieces of framed art in the background. One was a large framed print of a Picasso. Another was an abstract of an unknown artist. Both were framed posters used for decor. In both cases they were enough in focus to be recognizable.
So, here's what I'd like to know.
Can I not have either of them appear in the background because I don't have a (property?) release from the artist?
Or, since they are both reproductions, can I not have them appear in the background because they are products of the printing company?
Or, is this not an issue, because they fall into the same category as any other decor objects in the house (Ethan Allen furniture, distinctive lamp.)

tickstock · « **Reply #1 on:** August 01, 2013, 11:57 »

luissantos84 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 01, 2013, 12:08 »

I believe you can sell them as RM

ShadySue · « **Reply #3 on:** August 01, 2013, 12:25 »

Quote from: luissantos84 on August 01, 2013, 12:08

I believe you can sell them as RM

Or as editorial, RF or RM; depending on the policies of the agency concerned.

tickstock · « **Reply #4 on:** August 01, 2013, 12:30 »

jamiehooper · « **Reply #5 on:** August 01, 2013, 13:00 »

The votes so far seem to be that it would be rejected. (I'll take my own"vote" by submitting 1 one of the images and seeing what happens with SS, DT, and BF.
As a workaround, I'm considering Photoshoping one of my own paintings into the frame. But then what? Do I also submit my own Property Release?

tickstock · « **Reply #6 on:** August 01, 2013, 13:03 »

gillian vann · « **Reply #7 on:** August 01, 2013, 23:39 »

Quote from: jamiehooper on August 01, 2013, 13:00

As a workaround, I'm considering Photoshoping one of my own paintings into the frame. But then what? Do I also submit my own Property Release?

i do this a lot, and put in the notes that the art work is mine (often I use an image that is up as stock on the agency already, or a very bland image). not everyone let's you include notes of course....... then you have to submit, and resubmit with a reason.