When you do a photoshoot, specially with a teen model, you should strictly abide by contract, signed by the parents. If you don’t, you can be in very big trouble. Are all the photographers and companies aware of the dangers?
The parents of 16-year-old model Hailey Clauson are taking Urban Outfitters to court for the unauthorized use of photographs featuring their daughter in “salacious” and “provocative” poses.
Clauson’s parents are suing Urban Outfitters, photographer Jason Lee Parry and two other stores for a grand total of $28 million in damages for putting the images of Hailey on apparel without their permission. The parents say they knew about the photoshoot, which Parry shot in March 2010, but did not give permission for the photos to be used. ( source: www.styleite.com)
The problem: “Teen model is posed in a blatantly salacious manner with her legs spread, without a bra, revealing portions of her breasts.”
Are teen model’s parents out to vindicate their daughter ( manipulated by a photographer for the benefit of an evil corporation) or are the plaintiffs taking advantage of a legal technicality to score some quick cash from Urban Outfitters and a photographer who believed he had consent from the relevant parties? What do you think about it?
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Text by N. S. G.
