Rule of Law

To summarize what I have learned through this project, it is clear that the laws regarding the rights of photographers is a lot more forgiving than I originally thought. A photographer in public is free to shoot just about whatever he or she desires. However, having learned what I have, I see it absolutely necessary to carry a few model releases whenever I embark on a photographic journey just in case. In this world of sue-happy people, one cannot be over protected, and a model release is just a signature protecting me in case I take a really good photograph. The bottom line is: CYA but don’t let being cautious stifle your creativity.