Model Release Form

I found an interesting site that talks about Release forms in general, ranging from model release forms to property release forms.

http://asmp.org/tutorials/property-and-model-releases.html

These forms help protect the photographer and the individual. As stated in the site, each person is allowed privacy to their lives, but photographers have the right to photograph something that does not publicly deface the person that is being photographed. These release forms seem to be a formality that allows each member of the agreement know what has been agreed upon. Consent forms are needed in most cases, when a profit is going to be made off the photo insome type of commercial use.

In general, it does not hurt to have a model sign one of these forms. It is easier for all parties involved by allowing an agreement to be reached. Under the terms made by the parties, both groups can be assured that they are being treated fairly, and nothing is going to be published that should not be. In the long run, it can potentially save time and money.