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Old 09-25-2004, 11:23 AM  
Paul Markham
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This is as I understand it based on many years shooting

In law the model owns her own image, she signs away her rights to control the usage of the image with a model release.

The exception is if she is shot by a professional photographer, then she should of expected the images to be sold. However this can be argued in court.

So you need a model release of some form to release her control of the images so you can safely publish them. Otherwise whan you have done all the work she can change her mind and take the site away from you.

Best thing is to get a lawyer familiar with this business to draw up a contract and release for you.
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