Travel Photography: do you need a model release form?

September 15, 2014

The June 1985 issue of National Geographic boasted a cover image that soon became one of National Geographic’s most famous photos: The Afghan Girl by Steve McCurry. According to McCurry, he did not know the girl’s name or how to contact her. Similarly, many other photographers and tourists take pictures of people around the world, often without knowing the subject’s identity or obtaining their consent. Travel photography opens up a…

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