property release

According to the ASMP, a property release may be a requirement in such a situation.

For instance, it offers a web tutorial on registering copyrights, and on model releases and property releases.

Additionally, WIN has also launched an international photography competition, 10 BEST 10, as well as an app for the iPhone and iPad, iD Release, that enables digital signatures to be obtained on actor, model, extra and property releases.

Usually a legally binding location contract is drawn up and signed by all parties involved and a property release is obtained, which is written, signed permission from the property owner or agent allowing photography of and public depiction via media (i.e., broadcast, video, film, print publication).

If a photograph shows private property in such a manner that a viewer of the photograph can identify the owner of the property, the ASMP (American Society of Media Photographers, Inc.) recommends that a property release should be used if the photograph is to be used for advertising and/or commercial purposes.