That’s not totally true either. First, it varies quite a bit on jurisdiction (but let’s say U.S.). Second, the lack of model release when it would be required d

That’s not totally true either. First, it varies quite a bit on jurisdiction (but let’s say U.S.). Second, the lack of model release when it would be required does not mean the model suddenly owns the photograph, it rather just restricts how the owner may use it. Thirdly, in many U.S. states, a model release may only be needed when the photograph is used in promotion of a product, or if it was not taken in public. IANAL