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Photographer

B U B B A J A M E S

Posts: 152

San Diego, California, US

I looked, but couldnt find anything on this.

I edited a family photo for a photographer and want to use the before and afters in my portfolio and future website.

Do I need permission or a release from the photographer to use the photos?
Model releases from the family?

Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.

Jun 08 09 07:53 am Link

Retoucher

Jessica Loewen Retouch

Posts: 719

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Ask the photographer's permission.  They're usually pretty good, and will know if the family is ok with having it posted or not.

Jun 08 09 08:50 am Link

Retoucher

Jessica Loewen Retouch

Posts: 719

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

And if he does let you use it, you can cover your butt by saying "used with permision from ________ photography" so at least if he DIDNT get permission from the family they'll probably give him heck and just ask you to take it down.

Jun 08 09 08:52 am Link

Model

JoJo

Posts: 26560

Clearwater, Florida, US

Sigaar wrote:
I looked, but couldnt find anything on this.

I edited a family photo for a photographer and want to use the before and afters in my portfolio and future website.

Do I need permission or a release from the photographer to use the photos?
Model releases from the family?

Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.

I think you are after a usage license/agreement. It’s a simple authorization from the photographer/copyright holder allowing you to edit and display the image.

Jun 08 09 08:59 am Link

Photographer

B U B B A J A M E S

Posts: 152

San Diego, California, US

Thanks a bunch.
She gave me permission already, but I just wanted to make sure of things.

Jun 08 09 10:32 am Link

Photographer

Managing Light

Posts: 2678

Salem, Virginia, US

Sigaar wrote:
She gave me permission already, but I just wanted to make sure of things.

Best make sure that permission is in writing.

Jun 09 09 02:14 pm Link