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As far as I'm aware, in the UK, if the photograph was of you specifically - that is, not as part of a crowd - technically the photographer would need you to sig
by frereubu 8y ago
As far as I'm aware, in the UK, if the photograph was of you specifically - that is, not as part of a crowd - technically the photographer would need you to sign a model release, a legal document saying that you give the photographer the rights to use the image for commercial purposes. The document can stipulate a payment or that you give the rights for free. I can't imagine the situation is very different in other jurisdictions that protect intellectual property - but would be interested to hear from someone know knows more about that, because my knowledge is only based on the first year of a photography degree.
- busterarm 8y agoMost venues (and almost certainly all large ones/festivals) have waivers explaining that you're in a space where photography/videography is taking place and that by being present you are essentially signing a release. That would apply to the talent too.
- KineticLensman 8y agoI am not a photography lawyer but... a model release would certainly be expected in a situation where a photographer hires a model for a specific shoot whose shots would be used commercially. In situations where the shoot is for a third party (e.g. a clothing company that hires a model and a photographer to create catalogue pictures) the model release might be held by the party. However, if a photographer creates pictures of an artist in a concert-style venue, I imagine the artist (or their management) might expect the Terms and Conditions of the venue to override any arrangement that an 'unauthorised' photographer tried to create.
- frereubu 8y agoShould have clarified - this was a direct response to the parent comment, which talked about someone taking his / her picture, not about the linked article.