The photographer, model and his/her rights in a paid or TFCD shoot

[Aikiway]

Recently been reading a lot about how photographer sabo model by leaking, distributing their nude/partially nude shots in the Internet, especially in adult forums. Also, read about how TFCD models bully photographers to give up all their rights to their works just coz the subject is them. What are your views on this? How should one protect him/herself from this kinda abuse? If wanna whistle-blow, how should it be done in a ethical manner?

 

[catchlights]

Recently been reading a lot about how photographer sabo model by leaking, distributing their nude/partially nude shots in the Internet, especially in adult forums.

some tiko will do it, whether is TFCD or paid shoot, that is their main motive of buying a cameras, I don't think we should to classify them as photographers, and all what we can say is "model beware!"


http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/mode...lling-industy-**new-models-please-read**.html

Also, read about how TFCD models bully photographers to give up all their rights to their works just coz the subject is them. What are your views on this? How should one protect him/herself from this kinda abuse? If wanna whistle-blow, how should it be done in a ethical manner?

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/photo-biz/1057672-name-portfolio-building.html


http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/general-tech-talk/809707-disscussion-time-cd-print-tfcd-tfp.html

 

[Lacus21]

Well as more n more of such cases arises, it shd send a msg across to e girls to be careful of who's e photographer. Try to check their reputation or judge if they can be trusted. In such cases its both ways, e ethics of pg n e judgement of model. On e other hand, it would be good if a simple mutual agreement could be drafted out in b&w.
I've encountered a few uncles in a grp photoshoot who requested e model to stand on a table when she's wearing a skirt n no protection inside, I told e model not to do it if she uncomfortable with it. So I guess it still boils down to a pg's ethic values.

 

[nanof4]

I've encountered a few uncles in a grp photoshoot who requested e model to stand on a table when she's wearing a skirt n no protection inside, I told e model not to do it if she uncomfortable with it. So I guess it still boils down to a pg's ethic values.

Thats the reason ppl paid to shoot model isnt it ?

 

[silvermoon1407]

Thats the reason ppl paid to shoot model isnt it ?

Then might as well pay a sex worker to do any kind of pose. Plus u get extras.

 

[nanof4]

Ppl who enjoy peeking at girls doesnt necessary need visit prostitute ..

 

[catchlights]

Well as more n more of such cases arises, it shd send a msg across to e girls to be careful of who's e photographer. Try to check their reputation or judge if they can be trusted. In such cases its both ways, e ethics of pg n e judgement of model. On e other hand, it would be good if a simple mutual agreement could be drafted out in b&w.
I've encountered a few uncles in a grp photoshoot who requested e model to stand on a table when she's wearing a skirt n no protection inside, I told e model not to do it if she uncomfortable with it. So I guess it still boils down to a pg's ethic values.

why you need to mention "a few uncles"? you want many uncles here to come and whack your head izit?

AFAIK, those who had their stories appear on newspapers, facebook, online news, none of them are belong to uncle category, like the one "finger lickin' good" probably younger than you.

 

[daredevil123]

In the end, paid or TFCD, best to have a contract/agreement drafted out. Make sure both parties are fully aware of the terms before signing. Best way to avoid any disagreement after.

 

[kei1309]

and "models" please beware of "photographers" who love to walk around with a razor ready to shave off unwanted hair

 

[manalishi]

and "models" please beware of "photographers" who love to walk around with a razor ready to shave off unwanted hair

Goodness, is there one that does this? Hmm, I do know one photographer who has 'razor' as part of his moniker..lol but can't be him!

 

[daredevil123]

and "models" please beware of "photographers" who love to walk around with a razor ready to shave off unwanted hair

Sometimes... there are more than meets the eye... a deeper story than the one presented...

For the rest of us, we just move on and don't care too much.

 

[kei1309]

Goodness, is there one that does this? Hmm, I do know one photographer who has 'razor' as part of his moniker..lol but can't be him!

no, it's not him

Sometimes... there are more than meets the eye... a deeper story than the one presented...

For the rest of us, we just move on and don't care too much.

there always is. but just great for everyone to beware of such things

 

[Lacus21]

Lol uncles as in my experience but with tat said, there are surely "black Sheeps" among any age category.
Paid photoshoots for that kinda posing huh hmm guess if there's mutual respect and e model is comfortable wif it, I dun think i will have issues wif it.
N pls don't whack my head, I dun mean it as "1 pole hit e whole whole boat of peeps" =x

 

[JasonB]

In the absence of an agreement we fall back onto law defaults or common law.

 

[catchlights]

Common law says, no payment made to photographers, phtotogrpahers own the rights.

 

[silvermoon1407]

Common law says, no payment made to photographers, phtotogrpahers own the rights.

But what about the rights of the subjects in the photographs?

 

[catchlights]

But what about the rights of the subjects in the photographs?

nope, ones face show up in the photos, does not make him/her the owner of the photos, since he/her is not the one push the shutter release button, other than self portrait.

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