Originally Posted by LadyMischief

I've never heard of girls being paid extra to sign a release.. If they want to get paid at all, they sign the damn thing. As for a copy of the release, technically they would be within their rights to ask for a copy (it IS a legal document and they have a right to know what they're signing.. especially concerning the personal information protection and privacy laws in the UK).

If the models have not signed a release, you are correct, you cannot use their images for anything commercial... well... for much of anything for that fact, EXCEPT perhaps your portfolio, and you would need their express written permission even for that. The model release generally establishes ownership of the images.. without one, the pictures basically belong to her (or at least her likeness does) and if you use them, you are asking for a HUGE legal problem. If the bitch won't sign a release, throw her ass out..there are 50 girls behind her who will sign it for no extra money.