I'm creating a website for a church, and I am also the photographer for the church website... On the website, there are several pictures of members of the congregation, childrens' church, etc... My question is, do I need to get them to sign something in order for their (or their child's) pictures to be posted on the website? Are there any laws that say I have to do so, or can I just post the photos on the website without their permission?
2007-11-24 08:45:44 · 7 answers · asked by DanielleJane 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
In general, like Ryan said, where photographs are taken at a sponsored function and the organization or person sponsoring it has given permission to photograph it for their uses, the answer is no. The permissions and uses of the photos with the sponsor holds for the group.
Also, though I would check this out, pictures posted on a web site to illustrate the activities of the church, or promote membership, shouldn't fall under the definition of the commercial use of a person's image.
As a matter of form, and certainly politeness, you should ask permission. Almost all of the time, you will get it for the uses you are talking about. In a closed, or limited community, I wouldn't use the images of anyone that didn't give their permission. It's not a matter of legalality, but of human relations.
Vance
2007-11-24 10:16:59 · answer #1 · answered by Seamless_1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have seen adisorys posted at events that are "private", but held in semipublic places, ie., birthday partys in parks, and events at various lodges, that state something to the effect of
"Photographers hired to document this event. Anyone not wanting their photo taken, should remain outside of the event area. Photos will be displayed in such and such a manner."
I think I have even seen a version at Disneyland a couple of times.
I am not sure about the legality of that, but it should provide an adequate notice for a public event, and the "meeting of the minds" criteria that should get you thru a court battle.
But check your local and state laws just to make sure.
2007-11-24 09:29:30 · answer #2 · answered by photoguy_ryan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you need a release. Even public schools require releases before posting photos of children in their system to their websites.
2007-11-24 10:08:42 · answer #3 · answered by Perki88 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In addition to the answer by ace, it's always a good idea to at least notify folks and ask their permission in advance. This is especially important when dealing with children, so check with their folks next sunday.
2007-11-24 09:09:25 · answer #4 · answered by J-MaN 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use a minor model release to cover yourself and your church. Never post pictures of children with out prior permission of their parents.
www.asmp.org has some model release samples. Members can customize them with their name and the models names and then print them out to have them signed.
2007-11-24 10:01:37 · answer #5 · answered by Iris R 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get model releases from *everyone*.
Just because they go to church doesn't mean they don't have lawyers.
2007-11-24 16:30:53 · answer #6 · answered by V2K1 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
as a church person why are you so insensitive to the wishes of the people you have photographed? if someone doesnt want their image published why dont you respect their wishs regardless of the law?
if it was me i would ask people and respect their wishes, what sort of church do you belong to? church of no respect for people?
the legal side has been covered already, have a good look at your self and why you have no respect for these people
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2007-11-24 12:01:10 · answer #7 · answered by Antoni 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋