Legal Question in Intellectual Property in New York

Re: Web Photos

You need a release prepared that you can have them signed to grant you all the necessary rights to display their likeness on a website or in another medium and for whatever other purposes you intend. Models should be paid for their modeling services. If you deal with minors, their parents would need to sign.

Re: Web Photos

You don't describe what your website will do. For example, if you are establishing an agency there are legal requirements you need to meet. If these are models who will simply be on your website to dress up the site, you need to ensure that you acquire all rights to use the model's likeness. If a photographer other than you is shooting the models you need to make sure you acquire the copyright in the photos. A short consult with an attorney can cover any issues and a short agreement should get you the protection you need. If you'd like a complimentary consult please feel free to call me. Of course, there are numerous attorneys on this board who would be capable of helping you.