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Agency Based Discussion => iStockPhoto.com => Topic started by: WarrenPrice on November 13, 2011, 10:35

Title: Completing the iStock Model Release?
Post by: WarrenPrice on November 13, 2011, 10:35
This may have been discussed earlier but I could not find an answer (on MSG) with search.

Am I supposed to attach a picture of the model to the release before scanning to a JPG file?
Title: Re: Completing the iStock Model Release?
Post by: luissantos84 on November 13, 2011, 10:42
donīt know but I do it
Title: Re: Completing the iStock Model Release?
Post by: Mantis on November 13, 2011, 11:11
This may have been discussed earlier but I could not find an answer (on MSG) with search.

Am I supposed to attach a picture of the model to the release before scanning to a JPG file?

Best to do it that way.
Title: Re: Completing the iStock Model Release?
Post by: ShadySue on November 13, 2011, 11:41
You don't need to, but you can. I guess it's good practice to shoot the model holding up the MR, in case of future issues, but again, it's not compulsory. Also, it must be a help if you're shooting a lot of people, in case you forget who's who in the future.
Title: Re: Completing the iStock Model Release?
Post by: disorderly on November 13, 2011, 12:19
I always do.  I use the Getty release, even though I no longer upload to Getty.  For nudes I use the model's ID as the picture; otherwise I crop a head shot from one of the photos from the session.  Either way, it takes a minute or so and keeps things organized.

I know some photographers take a photo of the model holding her ID.  I suppose it doesn't hurt, but I haven't felt the need.  A legible photo of the ID alone has sufficed so far.
Title: Re: Completing the iStock Model Release?
Post by: Sean Locke Photography on November 13, 2011, 13:31
This may have been discussed earlier but I could not find an answer (on MSG) with search.

Am I supposed to attach a picture of the model to the release before scanning to a JPG file?

No, it is optional.
Title: Re: Completing the iStock Model Release?
Post by: WarrenPrice on November 13, 2011, 13:52
Thanks all.  I'm sending it without the picture.  Wondering now if the MR has to be approved before I attach it to an image?
Title: Re: Completing the iStock Model Release?
Post by: Opla on November 13, 2011, 14:01
Nope