Snapwire: Gabrielle Silva
1. What is a model release? Why do you need one?
A model release is permission from the model you used, to sell a photo with them in it. You need a model release to prevent getting sued by the models you took pictures of.
2. Why should you keyword your photos?
Keywording your photos, will help you to pull them up later when you are looking for a particular type of photo.
3. Why do you have to be careful about shooting images with brand names or logos?
You have to be careful not to shoot brand names of logos, because they are property of the manufacturer and you can be sued if you don't have the right release forms.
4. Why should you save space?
You should save space on your photos so if someone buys a photo to use for advertising, they have room to add text.
5. Why do designers like Royalty Free images?
Designers like Royalty Free Images because they are widely available and easily accessible.
6. Why should designers be careful about using Royalty Free images?
Designers should be careful about using Royalty Free Images because since they are easily accessible it is very likely that two companies may end up with the same image.
7. What is an alternative to Royalty Free images?
An alternative to Royalty Free Images is Rights Managed Stock Photography.
8. In your words, what is the difference between Royalty Free and Rights Managed stock photography?
Royalty Free Images are photos that are widely spread, commonly used, and available to all advertisers, while Rights Managed Stock Photography allows the buyer to cut costs of "commissioning" a special shoot but can prevent the photo from being used for the same type of product.
9. What is a legal issue that is covered in the FAQ that you never thought of before you read about it?
"If I photograph my young children in the bathtub and send the film out for processing could the processor turn the film over to the police? Could I be prosecuted child pornography?"
10. Why is it an interesting legal issue to you?
Many times parents will shoot pictures of their children in the bathtub, or sink at a young age for memories sake. It is usually not a matter of pornography but I wasn't aware you could be sued for taking such images of your own children, this is probably something to be aware of even if it has no such meaning in your photos.
