LiquidGrace
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So a friend of mine asked me this question with regards to model releases.
A friend of her's who is the photographer had a falling out with her client/friend (This is in Canada). The photographer was paid $20 to do a vow renewal ceremony. She did not sign a contract nor get a model release from her client.
Since the said falling out the client has told her that she did not give her permission to post the photos on her photography website and wants them taken down right away. I have always thought that you had to get written permission before posting photos of 'clients', just because I'd rather be safe then sorry.
So can her client go after her legally? Right now in my honest opinion the photographer is being a bit childish as in 'hahahaha' it's going to stay up there (litterally with the laughing). This is why I feel personal friendships and business should never mix. But I guess I just feel how the photographer is acting with regards to this situation isn't proper. I guess the emails I've seen between my friend and her have shown very little in the way of maturity and someone who is running a business.
Background Info (not sure if it matters): She's just starting out and looking to build her portfolio, while taking online classes at the NYSPhotography Institute she has done a couple gigs, none of which (from my understanding) have been under contract.
Thank you in advance for any advice.
A friend of her's who is the photographer had a falling out with her client/friend (This is in Canada). The photographer was paid $20 to do a vow renewal ceremony. She did not sign a contract nor get a model release from her client.
Since the said falling out the client has told her that she did not give her permission to post the photos on her photography website and wants them taken down right away. I have always thought that you had to get written permission before posting photos of 'clients', just because I'd rather be safe then sorry.
So can her client go after her legally? Right now in my honest opinion the photographer is being a bit childish as in 'hahahaha' it's going to stay up there (litterally with the laughing). This is why I feel personal friendships and business should never mix. But I guess I just feel how the photographer is acting with regards to this situation isn't proper. I guess the emails I've seen between my friend and her have shown very little in the way of maturity and someone who is running a business.
Background Info (not sure if it matters): She's just starting out and looking to build her portfolio, while taking online classes at the NYSPhotography Institute she has done a couple gigs, none of which (from my understanding) have been under contract.
Thank you in advance for any advice.