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17 year model 18 year old escort !!!
My question is can an 18 year old friend sign a model release taking the place of a parent not present ??? this 17 year old girl want's to shoot some fashion and headshots with me,her parents work and can not attend the photoshoot, an 18 year old friend want's to come with her and shoot some pictures too!!! legally can her friend sign a model release instead of one of her parents ??? Feb 18 10 01:26 pm Link No. Feb 18 10 01:26 pm Link Her friend is not a legal gaurdian in any way... Sorry, but Mommy has to sign the 17 year old's release, or there is no shoot. Feb 18 10 01:28 pm Link if I email the model release to her mother and sign it ??? I don't trust them ,just in case they fake the mother's signature !! Feb 18 10 01:29 pm Link SF glamour wrote: My question is can an 18 year old friend sign a model release taking the place of a parent not present ??? Yes. SF glamour wrote: if I email the model release to her mother and sign it ??? I don't trust them ,just in case they fake the mother's signature !! Then have both of them sign it in your presence, and photograph them holding the signed form up beside their faces. Feb 18 10 01:29 pm Link SF glamour wrote: If you don't trust them, don't shoot with them. Feb 18 10 01:30 pm Link Why not get the parent to sign it while they aren't there at the shoot. My advice would be to witness the signature. Feb 18 10 01:30 pm Link I think not shooting with her would be the best !! Feb 18 10 01:31 pm Link SF glamour wrote: NO! Feb 18 10 01:31 pm Link SF glamour wrote: You don't need a release until you are ready to publish. If she's just a couple months shy of being 18, then just wait until after her birthday and send her a release to sign for herself. Feb 18 10 01:31 pm Link No, she can't sign the release, but you probably don't legally need to have a parent present. It is possible to have the parent sign the release and have the model bring it with her. If the model is over sixteen, she may not need a parent present in California, depending on a few things. If I was to allow the parent to sign the release and send it, I would speak directly with the parent and be certain that it is they that you are speaking to and that they have signed the release on behalf of their daughter. I am assuming that you will be shooting age appropriate content so there are no other issues. That having been said, many here would prefer a parent to be present, that is more a case of being safe rather than being required. Feb 18 10 01:31 pm Link SF glamour wrote: That is kind of extreme, isn't it? Shooting a teen for age appropriate content is no big thing. If you don't need a release, don't worry about it. If you do, just arrange for the parents to sign it. Feb 18 10 01:33 pm Link ei Total Productions wrote: +1 Feb 18 10 01:34 pm Link I'm not shooting topless or nude with her!!! you are right the best is to talk to her parents , and have them both sign it so she can bring it to the photoshoot !! Feb 18 10 01:34 pm Link Absolutely uh-uh! Feb 18 10 01:34 pm Link SF glamour wrote: Honestly, if you dont trust them, then it would seem all the more important to have mommy or daddy cover YOUR ass.... Feb 18 10 01:38 pm Link SF glamour wrote: I really do not know why you even have to ask? SF glamour wrote: Nope. Have at least one parent sign it, and you witness it. Feb 18 10 01:38 pm Link SF glamour wrote: I have always thought it to be extreme having both parents sign a release. I have never seen a statute or heard of litigation where a single parent's signiture hasn't been sufficient. I've never bothered to get two and I have shot a lot of teen models over the years. Feb 18 10 01:39 pm Link thank you everyone for the advice !! I'll try to get a parent to sign it before the shoot !! Feb 18 10 01:41 pm Link SF glamour wrote: AMEN Feb 18 10 01:44 pm Link Another option is to have the parent bring the release to their local notary pubic to witness the signature if you are worried about the kid faking it.... Feb 18 10 02:07 pm Link good idea !!! Feb 18 10 02:10 pm Link SF glamour wrote: no no no Feb 18 10 02:11 pm Link Is that 18 year old physically capable of signing? Yes. Will it do you any good from a legal stand-point? No. Parent or legal guardian only. Feb 18 10 02:16 pm Link nops noway Feb 18 10 02:19 pm Link Feb 18 10 02:20 pm Link MOPP wrote: +1 Feb 18 10 02:24 pm Link If your Spidey sense is already tingling, then you should pass on this model. If you really want to work with her, then set up a time to talk with one of the model's parents. It's remarkably easy when the parents approve of the child modeling. If the model gets evasive about setting up a meeting; then walk away. Feb 18 10 02:25 pm Link SF glamour wrote: Not no but hell no. Feb 18 10 02:28 pm Link Asking for trouble . . . ! Feb 18 10 02:29 pm Link It's almost like we're forgetting the whole point of signing things. It's to prove that due diligence was undertaken. Also, signing ahead of time, with no witness, is pointless and is not due diligence. I don't know about you, but there is always a line for "WITNESS" as well as "PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN" for my minor model releases. Feb 18 10 02:29 pm Link SF glamour wrote: I see in some replys that it is suggested is that she get it signed and bring it with her.. NO. Unless it is notorised and witnessed.. so bring mom along Feb 18 10 02:30 pm Link A model release for a minor must be signed by a parent or legal guardian in order to be enforceable. (An exception would be a legally emancipated minor.) So, no, the friend can't sign it, unless they have a power of attorney from the parent or guardian. It isn't a legal requirement to have the parent sign in front of you. You can email/fax/mail them the form, they can sign it, and either send it back to you or send it with the minor model. The only problem with that is verification. If you don't see the parent sign the release, how do you know that the signature is real? Many teenagers would think nothing of having a sibling or friend forge their parent's signature on model release. Unless you have some way of verifying that the signature is real, there is a significant risk of forgery. Feb 18 10 02:41 pm Link get the phone number .. call the mother/father .. talk to them directly ... make sure they are ok and they are the ones signing it .. then email/fax it to them .. have them fax/email you their ID Feb 18 10 02:44 pm Link SF glamour wrote: why do you need a release? Feb 18 10 02:48 pm Link I want to be able to use some of her pictures here on MM !!! that's why I think it's better to have a signed model release !! Feb 18 10 03:13 pm Link she is already on MM !! Feb 18 10 03:17 pm Link have mom or ad sign the release in person with you thats what i do no ifs ands or buts . Feb 18 10 03:20 pm Link SF glamour wrote: no...she's not her legal guardian, parent, or otherwise, unless her parents give that 18 year old the legal right to do so Feb 18 10 03:22 pm Link Scott Aitken wrote: yep...I didn't read this before I posted Feb 18 10 03:22 pm Link |
