As a portrait photographer, I love to go out in public with a hand held flash and an umbrella, and ask strangers if I may take their portraits. In General, I am aware that typical street photography does not require model releases, because as i have been told there is no "expectation of privacy" on public streets, But due to the nature of these particular photos in which I am establishing a more formal interaction between myself and the person than would someone shooting candid images, I wonder if this would necessitate having the strangers sign a model release, and if so would a so called Pocket model release, as found here http://asmp.org/tutorials/pocket-model-release.html be sufficient for my protection?
The answer depends on how you will use the photographs. If you are merely taking the photos for personal or artistic purposes, you do not need a release. However, if you will use the photos (or sell or license them for use) for advertising, trade or commercial purposes, a release is required. No particular form of release is necessary but you need some evidence of assent to such a commercial use.
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