I always have a model release. Even if you shoot for free to build up your portfolio, it's safest to have a model release so they can't come back later on and tell you that you can't use their picture. Even a simple model release stating that you have the right to use their picture for your portfolio will suffice as long as you don't try and sell the picture. 
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-When confronted by a difficult problem, you can solve it more easily by reducing it to the question, "How would the Lone Ranger handle this?"
-I'm a vessel of useless information; just ask my wife.
-Critiques and editing of my pics for DPS always welcome-
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