Permissions when using photographs
When using a photograph that you have not taken yourself. You must seek permission from the owners of that photo. If you are not using the photo for financial gain then it is an exception and you do not need to get permission then you can use the photo under the "fair use" policy. Part of the permission of using the photograph the owner of the photographs name must be printed with the image and also must share any profit gained from the use of that photograph.


Model release

The purpose of this model release is to explicitly state the purposes for which the images covered by this release may be used, by both the photographer and the model. Any use not explicitly stated in this document is prohibited and will require an additional release signed by both photographer and model The photographer named below will retain the document original. The model may request a copy of said document. Any changes should be clearly marked and initialed by both photographer and model on all copies of the release.  

Models under 16
Models under the age of 16 must have a legal parent or guardian's signature, children models used to raise awareness about child abuse, must state clearly "POSED BY MODELS" if a child is paid as a model, registration must be sought from the local authority.


Property release
A property release can also be required in some countries if a certain building is used for advertising. Some famous buildings could be protected by trademark laws, if a building is included in an image of a skyline then a property release is no longer needed.


A property release should be obtained if;

• The focus of the shot is a private home/residence where as photographs of a street doesn't need a property release
• Anything inside a building, (artwork) maybe protected by copyright
• A photograph of the interior could make a building identifiable