Getting That Model Release
March 3, 2008
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So there I was, watching an intrepid climber sling himself up a sheer rock face in Joshua Tree National Park. The light was golden, about 30 minutes before sunset. My angle was perfect to capture the climber going up. Without him, the rock face was 'pretty,' but not all that interesting.
So, even though it made me feel a little self-conscious, I asked permission to take his photo. He agreed--no problem. In fact, he repeated his climb a couple times to make sure I got all the shots I needed.
I'm still tweaking the photos, but I have high hopes. In the meantime, the happy moral of this particular story is that it doesn't hurt to ask--and it can feel great when that potential model says 'sure.'
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Photo credits: Mary Lane.
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PublishCleaper
Well done for asking him and I look forward to seeing the shots. I think i'm a bit reluctant to ask people - (maybe I am shy!!) - but I think you are right... It doesn't hurt to ask!
Amyemilia
I admire your willingness to ask. And to actually have the model releases with you too! :) so far I've kept "forgetting" to have them with me. My therapist would probably have an opinion on that.