Generally, if there is no written contract or agreement the copyright of photographs belong to the photographer.
Contracts can be written up and agreed by all involved parties (client, photographer art directors etc.). The most common scenario is that the model is paid a day rate and the images or results of the work belong to the client or photographer. This will be agreed before the shoot and models will usually be asked to sign Model Release forms on the day of the shoot. Make sure you read any documents thoroughly and understand them before you sign.
On TFP, TFCD or test shoots agree the copyright and usage terms before the shoot and make sure this is agreed in writing.
The Model Book provides portfolio-hosting services for its members.
The contents of portfolios are the sole responsibility of the member. Any images
being used without the permission of the copyright holder will be removed.
Unsuitable material will be removed at the discretion of the TMB team and could
result in the permanent removal of a member from the site. Please report any misuse of
the TMB site to the TMB team. To read the full terms and conditions for using TMB
please click here.
