Quote Originally Posted by LydiaL View Post
A Model / Media Release form should (must?) be signed if your photograph is intended to be published by the photographer. Applies for someone that is easily recognized in the photo; folks in the back-ground or just passing by not so.

Such a legal gray area now with the ease of posting photos on the Internet.
Not THAT grey. Releases basically only apply to commercial photography. If they aren’t selling the image they’re perfectly fine. Also, if the person is in public there is absolutely no protection. This is why paparazzi are able to exist.