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Originally Posted by VGeorgie
This is not about 2257, because the request doesn't come from a federal jurisdiction. It's a state jurisdiction looking for age documentation. Different.
Long before 2257 we were asking models for IDs and making copies of them and filing the documents for a rainy day. 2257 doesn't do anything any self-respecting photographer didn't do before. It only adds to the paperwork by requiring things are filed the way they want them to be filed.
Good recording keeping and business practice is important to us. 2257 has nothing to do with this.
That said, Paul, I read your post as the site lists you as custodian. That's an interesting legal dilemma for you, and I'd be talking to a lawyer about it, rather than posting threads about how producers should be happy that the federal government is telling them to do something we've been doing for decades without their help.
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I learned long before 2257 that shooting a girl without the proper documentation was professional suicide. The first sets I sold were to private collectors and were photos. still made sure I had the right documents.
2257 doesn't cover what I've covered in my documentation over the years. 2 IDs and recently 2 Government issued photo IDs. A model release stating the day and place of the shoot and the amount paid. With the model writing in her date of birth. Also approving the use of the content and copyright to me. Signed by the model and witnessed.
Also in her native language since we came here to CZ.