Hello Asher,
My name is Gerry Frederick, new member. Am I reading this correct? You bumped into these folks just by chance. And did you come to an arrangement with Mila to take her photograph. I agree that she is at first site a great model. The second photo proves that. I'm interested in the deal that was struck with a stranger for photographic purposes and what would be her claim if any to the proceeds. It is only an exercise with for me to find out what belongs to me and what I can be expected to share if and when I run into my Mila.
Thank you
Gerry
You cannot guide serrundipity or magnetism! If it happens, it happens! You just have to be prepared and know how to use your camera so well that the pictures show you can deliver what they dream of. In her case, she's an artist and needs pictures from which she paints. A warning: never ever lie or tell stories that you are something you are not! If you sense she is a victim in society, on drugs, tipsy or otherwise cannot defend herself from exploitation, avoid her/him like the plague! (S)he can be a passing street picture, but don't get involved! (S)he cannot bring you both anything but trouble. "Dont make someone elses tragedy your disaster."
In this case, there was an open air art show and she was watching as the police were chatting to folk about their new 3 wheeler chariots. I then crouched down and took pictures including her. She smiles so I waved her toward the policeman and took more. Then I showed her the pictures and she liked them. That's how it works. Still it mostly will not work since there are huge risks for both parties with strangers.
Her cast was beautifully painted, so I could see she was indeed talented. We both liked the pictures of her, so it was worthwhile and I called my wife and a friend so they would know where I was! I finished walking the art show and then popped over to take some preliminary pictures!
If you ran into her, she probably would not talk to you! The circumstance with the police being there in a public forum gave here comfort and some security. This incident is not something one can just copy.
Everything depends on your own personality and whether you can show you are trustworthy.
I worry little about the title and release. Either you get a good professional relationship, in which case a release is normal, or else it's a street photograph and a release is usually not needed.
Asher
BTW, welcome to OPF!
Perhaps you might go to the Intro forum and tell us a little about yourself, your photography and any gallery you might have online?