Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/12/04

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Permission to Photograph Property?
From: Steve Echols <steve@mvillage.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Dec 1997 06:59:05 -0600

>Hello,
>
>I'm considering a project photographing points of interest around the
>county where I live.  This would include historic buildings that could
>be places that are set up as museums as well as some that are private
>residences.  Since these photos are possibly for publication I'm
>wondering what the legal aspects of selling an image of someone's
>property are.  In most cases I would think that asking permission to
>photograph a person's house would at least be a courtesy, but is there
>anything legal involved particularly if the shot is just taken from the
>road?  Would something like a model release be in order?  These would
>most likely end up in a book rather than a periodical, does that make a
>difference?
>
>I would probably be using a 5x7 camera and some Leicas.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Colin

I have read that you need a release if the house or property is
identifiable. When in doubt...

Steve