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Author Topic: How strict about needing model releases?  (Read 1850 times)

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« on: February 09, 2017, 22:20 »
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I haven't yet submitted any model-released photos to shutterstock yet, but have quite a few in my backlog that I think might work.

These are not "people photos", and have things like:
- Silhouettes
- Their backs to you (but not silhouetted)
- Blurred faces beyond recognition because of depth of field
- Body parts - like a hand reaching for something (no tattoos)

Are these acceptable without model releases?


« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2017, 22:53 »
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You never know. Depends who is reviewing your work . I usually go the extra mile even if is not needed, just to be sure.Keep in mind that model release are not only for reviewers . Its a way to  keep your port safe for any infringement claims especially now. So if you have them use them


« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2017, 22:59 »
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You never know. Depends who is reviewing your work . I usually go the extra mile even if is not needed, just to be sure.Keep in mind that model release are not only for reviewers . Its a way to  keep your port safe for any infringement claims especially now. So if you have them use them

Yeah quite a few of these specific shots were while I was in Asia, so most of the time they were quick shots of people in action, or sometimes they'd even pose/allow the photo, but I never tried to get any releases since language barrier was massively difficult as-is... :(

« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2017, 06:01 »
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If in doubt submit as editorial, from your description it sounds like editorial stuff anyway.


 

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