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Old 02-01-2007, 05:18 PM   #32
Julie Deane Julie Deane is offline
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I'm reviving this thread to mention another possible problem to avoid. I just starting realizing that this may become a problem for me if I don't take care of it promptly.

I'm participating in a project to portray a "fallen soldier" from Iraq. The man's mother requested it. It turned out when I got to the home that he was married. The wife was not present. Mom wants a portrait of her son. So far, fine, I guess. But, legally, isn't the wife the one who is in the position of being the one who can give permission to use her husband's image?

In many cases I'm sure it would be fine, and it may be here. But - what if the inlaws hated each other? And the widow would withhold permission if asked? Yikes.

So I'm going back and asking for a written model release from both parties. If they don't both give it, well, I guess I could hope for the best, give the mom the portrait, and not show it anywhere except my portfolio.

Just something to chew on...
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