Private is Private - Models and Limited Release
Much of my work does not reach the public eye.
When photographing clients or models I work with Release Forms; dictating the terms of consent and specific use outlines for the photographs taken within a session. Upon being confronted with an expectation tonight with regard to a recent session, I felt it necessary to clarify certain aspects which appear to be unclear.
Recently I had a session with a model that was shot under a Limited Release. Due to the nature of the shoot, the use agreement related to the photographs from this session restrict them from being placed on the internet or made public, except in the case of my own folio as an example of prior work for serious clients. A mutual friend of the model & myself approached me tonight enquiring if I had completed processing these photographs and I replied that I had. When he asked to see them I denied his request, informing him that the release for the images is private. I did not expect for him to take this as a personal affront nor expect my need to justify my stance on the matter.
If I have a contract with a client or model, my relationship with/to them does not have an affect on my respect for the agreement between us.
In the event of an alteration to the limitations of release for photographs from a particular session, the model & myself are to sign an annexure to the original release. Verbal changes to a written contract are not acceptable.
Who you are, and your relationship to the model is of no relevance. I do not care if you are the husband, wife, or best friend of the model; if the release does not include you then you are not entitled to view the images.
When photographing clients or models I work with Release Forms; dictating the terms of consent and specific use outlines for the photographs taken within a session. Upon being confronted with an expectation tonight with regard to a recent session, I felt it necessary to clarify certain aspects which appear to be unclear.
Recently I had a session with a model that was shot under a Limited Release. Due to the nature of the shoot, the use agreement related to the photographs from this session restrict them from being placed on the internet or made public, except in the case of my own folio as an example of prior work for serious clients. A mutual friend of the model & myself approached me tonight enquiring if I had completed processing these photographs and I replied that I had. When he asked to see them I denied his request, informing him that the release for the images is private. I did not expect for him to take this as a personal affront nor expect my need to justify my stance on the matter.
If I have a contract with a client or model, my relationship with/to them does not have an affect on my respect for the agreement between us.
In the event of an alteration to the limitations of release for photographs from a particular session, the model & myself are to sign an annexure to the original release. Verbal changes to a written contract are not acceptable.
Who you are, and your relationship to the model is of no relevance. I do not care if you are the husband, wife, or best friend of the model; if the release does not include you then you are not entitled to view the images.