It would only take a few minutes of your time and would be few pictures with, simple natural poses
Note: By photographer I don’t mean anyone just walking around with a point and shoot, basic camera. I mean a person who is using a fairly advanced camera setup, is clean and dressed nicely, and can tell you a reason why they are out taking pictures. (Possible reason include Shoot an event or show, taking pictures to build his/her portfolio, taking pictures of an attraction...etc)
If you said it was okay for s/he to take you picture would you sign a release for the pictures taken?
Would you want to receive a copy of your pictures via mail or e-mail?
2007-10-01 15:06:28 · 20 answers · asked by Phil 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
Id be flattered that they wanted to take photos of me.
Id rather someone take some shots while Im not paying atention, and then come up to me and explain who they are.
I like to do street photography, so I know how hard it could be taking photos of complete randoms. I appreciate people that don't overreact and think I'm probably some major sleazeball, when I just like to do it for fun.
2007-10-01 15:45:36 · answer #1 · answered by Cristina 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I would more then likely say no. If they want me to pose I don't care how fancy schmancy their equipment is a red flag would go up if they are professional and have to ask rank strangers to pose for them to build their folio something is not right. I know who I pose for because I want the model release to state it. You pose for some stranger if only for a few minutes and he can photoshop you right into a porno site.
HOWEVER.... if they are shooting an event or show or any public venue then anyone in the crowd is fair game. I shoot lots of public events; football games, baseball games, weddings, corporate parties. If it is in the public they are legal to shoot. My bride and grooms sign a model release but their 300 guests don't! The corporation sign but the employees don't. The fans at the Texans game don't sign a release but they can legally end up on the cover page of the sports section. It's the asking to pose that changes things.
If the person actually poses then a model release if required (or the photog is a foolish little person waiting to get the pants sued off him) If he is just out shooting the crowd at the fair then he hasn't done anything illegal.
2007-10-01 15:36:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
In the best interest of both of you, go with a professional, and simply check out their portfolio carefully to fit your "style." She sounds like where i am in my own photography, and this isn't the time to test her in a new format and setting. Weddings are a different ballgame. She doesn't posess the experience of the timing which is important. Where to be and when and what makes the best memories in images isn't something simply being creative and having a "good eye" can give her. Their are tons of entire books devoted solely to wedding photography. It is a "major" in "photography school," and shouldn't be taken lightly. My cousin was married recently and she brought up the idea, but i would never have been able to get over it if something hadn't turned out right or simply not captured everything the right way. Do not do it for your own sake, and do not do it for her sake! She should understand! This is your life and possibly the most important day in it, and you want the best you can get to help you remember it the way it should be! And on a side note, though she may "know your likes/dislikes, goodside/badside" kinda thing, don't rule out the outsider's ability to see in an unbiased manner! Good luck and Congrats! -Rob, Seattle
2016-05-18 08:32:23 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on a whole lot of things. I am a photographer so for me to agree since you brought the equipment in to play, it would have to be as nice as if not nicer than mine and they would have to have a very very good reason, and if they did, I would probably agree. If I agreed why wouldn't I sign a release? I wouldn't want the pictures. Like I said, I am a photographer all my buddies are a photographers, if I want a pic of myself I can take it or get someone to take it for me.
2007-10-02 04:49:06 · answer #4 · answered by tan0301 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on why the pics are being taken and I wouldn't sign any release until I'd seen them and was 100% sure of how and where they will be used. By the way, being well dressed doesn't mean the photographer is legitimate. Even creeps and sleazeballs own a suit. Be careful.
2007-10-01 15:18:03 · answer #5 · answered by Carolyn M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definately ask what the photo will be used for, and sign a photo release that specifically states its uses. I used to work for a company where we had to shoot patrons, and the releases were ridiculous. They made you give up all rights to your pic, and just be careful when you sign something like that!
Also, my very pretty friend was approached this way, and then was asked by the photographer to go to his studio for more shots...and he turned out to be working for an internet porn site! No joke!
2007-10-01 16:00:20 · answer #6 · answered by droporain 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes I would allow that person to take pictures of me, I love to pose, I think I take rather good pictures! Yes I would want them either mailed to me or e-mailed to me either way I would still want them!
2007-10-01 16:41:13 · answer #7 · answered by mickey_112404 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the reason, I would like it. I am used to getting by picture taken a lot because of the car I drive. Mostly cell phones
2007-10-01 15:14:43 · answer #8 · answered by belize91 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Via email or mail is fine.
I will be honoured to pose.
2007-10-01 15:40:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sure. I wouldn't mind. I pose for my sister's photography sometimes.
2007-10-01 18:29:54 · answer #10 · answered by Jane Paige 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋