Copyright Law: Includes Copyright Act of 1976 and Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Governs intellectual property rights and protection of creative works including photographs.

Right of Publicity Laws: State-specific laws that govern the commercial use of a person's image, name, and likeness. Protects against unauthorized commercial exploitation of personal identity.

Privacy Laws: Common law right to privacy and state-specific privacy laws that protect against misappropriation of identity and unauthorized use of personal information.

FTC Guidelines: Federal Trade Commission guidelines governing the use of photographs in advertising and commercial purposes, including requirements for disclosure and transparency.

COPPA: Children's Online Privacy Protection Act - Special requirements for consent when subjects are under 13 years old, including mandatory parental/guardian authorization.

ADA Compliance: Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for accessibility considerations in online publishing and non-discrimination requirements.

State-Specific Consent Laws: Varying requirements by state for valid consent, including specific language or formatting requirements that may need to be incorporated into the consent form.

Fair Use Doctrine: Legal principle that defines limitations and exceptions to copyright protection, allowing limited use of copyrighted material without permission for certain purposes.