beejay1701 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Hi, new to the forum, I have had a small number of photos on Alamy for a number of years but had to stop as life got in the way. I'm back now and trying to increase my portfolio. I have looked in the forum and on Alamy but I need a bit of clarification on a couple of points. Firstly, as regarding street photography. In the UK I can take pictures of people/ property; without the need for a release form; as long as I'm in a public place. But Alamy ask for one even if it's just a part of a person or building/logo. Is this Alamy covering themselves for ' just in case' scenarios in countries other than the UK? Lastly, apart from Alamy's general list of needed images has anyone else tried to make a more definitive list? Thanks in anticipation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 You can list as RM without releases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Ashmore Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 1 hour ago, spacecadet said: You can list as RM without releases. Or RF with the 'Editorial Only' flag ticked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Not used to these new-fangled gizmos yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 My wife wouldn't sign one - so much for family support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cryptoprocta Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 55 minutes ago, Atko said: My wife wouldn't sign one - so much for family support Neither would I, you never know what you'd end up promoting. But in many cases, there would be no value in having a model release as there would often be some property in a 'public place' shot which would need a property release, or something recogniseable she was wearing/holding etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 A pity one's OH can't support one's livelihood in a small way, though. Mine knows the facts of life and would sign in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beejay1701 Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 Thanks for the information. As I walk with a stick chasing down all the people in the street to sign forms would be unworkable. I might just upload them without releases and leave it up to the buyer (if any.) Of course I have to get past the QC. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSnapper Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 you don't need MR's for street photography.... my images here are 99% people .....only a small proprtion have MRs (the ones that i have set up to illustrate various ideas/issues) km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.