Re: photo release

**"* P* <k*@gmail.com>**

Is there a standard form for a Property Release? Do you know if one is
available online?
Kathy

On 10/8/07, Saxon Holt <sholt@saxonholt.com> wrote:
>
>   A Property
> Release protects everyone.
>
> As a practical matter,  if I were an assignment writer for a
> publication and not  concerned about reselling my stories, a verbal OK
> from the owner would satisfy my legal concerns, but in general, I think
> it professional to explain my purpose and intentions of how I want to
> use photos.  Most all the professional garden photographers I know have
> had a least one instance where an owner has changed their mind or
> misunderstood how photos might be used (or re-used) and then either
> complained to our publishers or other garden owners about our behavior,
> fairly or not.
>
> A besmirched reputation is not easily recovered so I would urge all
> members of GWA (not that everyone on this list is a member) that for
> the professionalism of our industry we use best business practices and
> get Property Releases for any photos taken on private property.  Photos
> on public property may be used for editorial (non commercial) use,
> assuming one did not trespass to get to the property, but let those of
> us in the media respect the privacy wishes of property owners.
>
> Saxon Holt
> Saxon Holt Photography
> Gardens and Ornamental Horticulture
> www.saxonholt.com
> Library  - www.photobotanic.com
> 415.898.8880
>

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Kathy Purdy
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to succeed in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 and colder.
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