@laura-aome, you had asked a question:
@jamesstaddon or @lenspirationlydia, do you require model releases for these type of photos (not full faces in the pictures)?
In this particular situation, a model release was not required. In general, when you do need a model release you’d want to get one even if only part of the face is showing in the picture, because the person is still recognizable. Hope that helps!