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Do alot of photographers shoot minors?
I'm asking because I posted a casting call for a fashion shoot. A 17 yr old female is interested, very nice look, would be great for it, obvously would need a parent/guardian to come along to sign the model release... Is this a good idea to go with a minor.. or should I wait to find someone of legal age? Aug 27 10 09:54 pm Link If she's THAT great, sure, shoot her with mom present. If she's just ok, hold out for someone who can sign their OWN release. Aug 27 10 09:56 pm Link Lucas Chapman wrote: Thanks for the advice, I'll email her back and tell her I will need a parent present with her. Aug 27 10 09:57 pm Link DanGregoryPhotography wrote: Please cite the law that supports this. Aug 27 10 09:58 pm Link Image K wrote: as in most states (if not all), Minors (anyone under the age of 18) can not legaly sign a binding contract or release unless they have been emancipated by the court system. Aug 27 10 10:04 pm Link just have her and a parent/guardin sign the release and collect the money if there's any involved. Aug 27 10 10:04 pm Link Being a minor myself, yeah the parent will have to sign the release. I generally have my mom with me, or if a friendship is established sometimes the photographer or the MUA acts as my guardian (once the release is signed by mom) and they come pick me up ..  It really isn't that big of a deal to shoot minors. Most of the photographers I have shot with I have shot with more than once. I am sure if it was a hassle then they would have ran far away... without looking back... lol  Aug 27 10 10:05 pm Link I've shot with minors, if its age appropriate, no problem. Aug 27 10 10:06 pm Link It's sufficient a parent. Shoot her and be happy. Aug 27 10 10:30 pm Link David_M wrote: Same here! Aug 27 10 11:22 pm Link M Bradley wrote: this law always confuses me.. I wouldnt shoot a minor without parental permission and personally it doesnt bother me, but I see people on here say it isnt needed which doesnt seem correct as your link says. not sure whats the deal, but I figure I would rather be safe. Aug 27 10 11:28 pm Link I occasionally shoot under 18 Models and always make sure that a written letter of consent is created by Parents/Guardians as well as completing my release form, and also I insist that they are accompanied during the whole shoot by a chaperone over 18. And as long as you stick to not posing or shooting the Model in what could be considered in a provocative or sexy manner you will be fine. I have seen both on here and other sites some under 18 Models doing glamour for me that is a definate no no just my own personal choice and rule. But shooting younger Models I enjoy as you get to see them learning and maturing as a Model and witness their young potential just my own personal opinion.... Aug 28 10 01:35 am Link I shoot minors quite often. I also have had legal advice on what precautions to take. Aug 28 10 01:54 am Link I shoot minors quite often. Then again, I shoot a lot of agency girls, and most of the new girls on the roster are only 16 at most. Hell the girl in my avatar is a minor - just 17. Aug 28 10 02:11 am Link I have, and will continue to. Aug 29 10 07:27 am Link I'd shoot her. A couple of weeks ago I did a bikini shoot with a '65 AC Cobra, a 23 year old model and a 16 year old. Both models wearing bikinis. The 16 year old's mother was on set the whole time and I think she enjoyed herself as much as her daughter did. Its not really a big deal. Aug 29 10 07:35 am Link In my own experience, I have shot tons. Most new faces from the agencies are minors, I get sent 15, 16, 17 year-olds every week for castings, gosees, tests and jobs, it's quite normal, and agencies like ford europe, elite, etc. Most have been traveling for a year or more already. Of course if I'm shooting some degree of nudity I shoot it with older models, never teenagers, but for most things I choose the person regardless of the age. Aug 29 10 07:45 am Link we've had some great shoots with minors. we just keep it age-appropriate. some come with parents, some don't. Aug 29 10 07:49 am Link I shoot minors all the time. Sometimes without guardian present. If I need a release, I can get their guardian to sign one, or I can wait until they turn 18 and they can sign for themselves. Generally, teens perform better when their parents are not watching. Thus, I prefer not to have parents around or keep them in a separate room. Aug 29 10 07:52 am Link Parent signs release, parent present at shoot, age appropriate, done. Aug 29 10 07:52 am Link I shoot minors all the time. Aug 29 10 07:56 am Link I shoot minors. Just shoot casual and fashion and get a signed release. My aviatar is fifteen and she had photo shoots since she been nine. She working on becoming a singer and is signed to a record company living in Hollywood now so she not doing alot of photo shoots. There a link to her OMP modeling portfolio in my port where she has worked with many talented photographers. Aug 29 10 08:53 am Link ( ANT ) Mgaphoto wrote: It isn't needed, just like a release with an of age model isn't needed. If you plan to do anything with the photos then you'd want a release, and getting a release requires someone that can consent Aug 29 10 08:59 am Link |
