Code of conduct

From the editor Eugene Struthers

The Rules & Behaviour.

Photographers code of conduct

A photographer will treat any model with the utmost respect at all times.

Always allow a chaperone to all shoots; it is acceptable that you may require them to sit outside the room on some occasions.

If the model is not accompanied then they will then be given provision to either have same one phone them every half hour, or ring their nominated person to assure of their safety.

Photographers will always use their real names and if applicable their company name. They will always give a true address when asked for identification and will supply models with a landline phone number when asked. They will also provide full details of the shoot location prior to the day of the shoot.

Where payment is due to the model, it will be paid promptly and in full, preferably on the day of the shoot. If paying via an agency this will also be made promptly.

Photographers will abide by UK law at all times in respect to signing of any contract by a model, the required age limitation that may be placed on a model, the presence or the consent of a parent or guardian for any person under the age of 18.

Photographer will make any health and safety provision for the model that may be required of them. They will make themselves fully aware of the heath and Safety Act 1974, and fully take any responsibility that are placed on them as the “employer”, even though this is a contractual form.

Photographers should respect any agreement made with the model prior to the shoot. This may range from the type of modelling agreed to the eventual usage of the shots, and any copyright agreement this would rise.

Where a session is to last over 2 hours then provision should be made for at least a 15 minute break for the model.

The photographer should ensure that there are adequate changing facilities for the model and that they are given privacy to change.

Photographers should recognise and be fully aware that no model is booked to supply sexual services to them, nor should any photographer ask for sexual services from a model.

In a Prints-for-time agreement the said number of prints should be agreed to before the start of the shoot, and delivery date agreed. If this delivery can not be met then a financial compensation clause should be agreed beforehand.

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