different countries = different rules
I have just joined this forum through seeing it quoted on another site.
Discussions re model releases, copyright and rights will always go on and everyone will have different views.
Mainly because there are different rules (laws) depending which country you are in.
In the UK, where I am based, there is no requirement for a model release to publish, display, copy or sell on your shots.
Even for commercial purposes.
There is an exception when it was a private hire (i.e. a wedding or family portrait session).
In general any shot I take of a member of the public can be sold on.
I do not (by law) require a model release as in the UK the individual has nothing to release.
The person could have a comeback if the shot was used in a way which was libelous or held them up to ridicule but that comes under different laws.
In practice, if I am doing a shoot with a model then I will get a general release signed as the majority of publication and stock agencies now require this mainly to cover their axxxxs.
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