Model releases

Hey guys,

What would happen if a model suffered an accident during a photoshoot?

For example, I want to try a deep water pool shot. The model would be at about 5m down and proberbly breathing off SCUBA. If the model embolized on the way up , what would happen to me?

I know it varies from country to country

I can also imagine their being variation in the legal outcome if she was being paid or volunteering (TFP?)

Cheers

Cal

I would advice to take a good freediver instead, or to tie down the model to the bottom

I can't speak for what would happen in Australia - but a lot of "bad stuff" would probably happen here in the states.

I guess you could get some kind of liability release like the Scuba operators use, but personally if it's that hazardous, do you want an untrained model doing it? If she's being paid, then you have an obligation here in the states to provide a safe workplace.

When I started doing commercial shoots, I obtained some liability insurance through The Hartford for about $400/year. It covers liability for commercial photoshoots, in case someone trips on a cord, etc.

Cheers

James

ah cool!

I probably won't ever use scuba. Free diving is so much easy in most regards. It's still interesting to know though.

If a model signs a model release, I think you could be fried if she was injured..... note to self - get model to sign model release as she leaves the premises

Get the model a SCUBA certification. Or make sure she is certified a "prep" would not be sufficient