Some museums have signs near the entrance that say that photographs may be
taken and used in promotional materials- are those not adequate? I've also
heard if you chose pictures where you can't see the faces you're okay.

Pamela

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Amy Cunningham [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 8:46 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: rules for photos of museum outreach on website
>
>
> Hi-
> I wondered the same thing (what should a photo waiver say?)
> when I first came on board here and was preparing a brochure
> for History Day that featured photos with student
> participants.  After some guidance from this list and looking
> at other examples, we have parents and students sign the
> following short waiver.  I really don't know how well this
> would hold up legally if someone were to challenge it, but it
> was an improvement over what we had before (nothing!).  I
> welcome feedback.
>
> Best,
> Amy Cunningham
> Director of Education
> Vermont Historical Society
>
>
> Vermont Historical Society
> PHOTO WAIVER FORM
>
> I hereby authorize the Vermont Historical Society, as the
> sponsors of Vermont History Day, to take and use photographs,
> video tape or any other form of written or audio visual
> record of my participation in this program. I give my
> permission for these images to be used for publicity or for
> use in programs for future events.
>
> ______________________________________
> PARTICIPANT SIGNATURE
>
> __________________
> DATE SIGNED
>
>
> _______________________________________
> PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE (IF A MINOR)
>
> __________________
> DATE SIGNED
>
> _________________________________________________________________
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