Pictures of my work

I will be doing my first "gig" this weekend and would like to be able to take pics and use them in a portfolio. I am sure this subject has been talked about before but I want to make sure I am not getting into any trouble. I plan to ask the parents permission to take pictures of thier kids for future use. Do I need to get this in writing? I plan to tell them that the kids will not be identified by name or where they live but since I am just starting out I don't really have all the "legallities" worked out. For example, if I take a few pics of the kids will I get into trouble for posting them here so I can get some constructive comments?

Getting it in writing would be good just to cover you. I am sure others will have a consent form you could use.

A lawyery friend explained ot to me once and it's a little complicated to me, but best to use a model release just in case. You never know when you'll want to use a pic for advertising purposes.
Shannon has one on her free resources page... Now, where could she be?

Who? Me?

Get a model released signed by the parent. Even if it is your work, the face belongs to the individual. You do not have a legal right to use someone elses face without their written permission.

Click on the link in my signature (it is the word HERE) and you'll go to my free resources page... My model release form is there for you to use.