What is a property release and when do I need one?
A property release is a disclaimer from a person/company/artist that owns a building/design/artwork or anything else that can be copyrighted, stating that the photographers have the right to sell and publish images or footage depicting the object within any context. It is not always necessary to have a property release when taking pictures of buildings and the like, but if the object is copyrighted you need a property release to be able to publish or distribute the images. It is also strongly advisable to have a property release if the image depicts a recognizable building or home, especially if the photo is taken from within the property. An often used example about how puzzling the rules are, is the Eiffel Tower. A photo of the tower in daylight doesn’t need a release. However, if you take a photo at night, you need a release. The reason is that the design of the lighting is copyrighted. The basic release principle applies: A release may be required if an association can be made betw
Related Questions
- The registered owner of the vehicle is in jail/prison and wants to release the vehicle and/or property located in the vehicle to me. What should I do?
- What if there is no release available in the language that the model or property owner is able to read?
- What if a model or property owner disputes a signed release at a later date?
