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# All recognizable faces require a model release, including crowds: All recognizable human faces require a model release, including public areas, crowds, self portraits and vintage photographs.
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# Identifiable design marks, such as the 3 stripes for Adidas or the Nike swoosh, are allowed if the name is removed: All design elements that are recognizable to a company may also be protected by trademark, and should always be removed for royalty-free stock photography.
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# A model release is required for a self portrait: All recognizable human faces require a model release, including public areas, crowds, self portraits and vintage photographs.
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