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Liability Waiver




Publishing an identifiable photo of a person without a model release signed by that person can result in civil liability for the photographer. Similar issues can arise for photos of pets, privately owned property, and so forth.

Note that the issue of model release forms and liability waivers is a legal area related to .

The legal issues surrounding model releases are complex and vary by jurisdiction. Photographers working in areas of concern should consult specialized references or professionals to better understand their rights and responsibilities.

Regardless of legal issues, taking someone's picture without their permission can be considered impolite and can provoke an hostile response, so the photographer should take such matters into consideration and ask permission if appropriate.


Sources



http://www.danheller.com/model-release.html

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recht_am_eigenen_Bild