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Can a photographer that you hire use your picture without consent? |
Does the photographer have the rights to do whatever he wants with a couples wedding pictures, for example? Can he be sued if he uses them to for something he makes money with? Photographs taken by someone are the photographers intelectual property and the photographer owns them. You are entitled to what was agreed upon being delivered. If the photogrpaher is going to use the pictures for any other purpose besides the original intent, then they must get a model release to do so. Most wedding contracts have a clause in them that states the photographer has the rights to use the pictures in whatever means they so choose. Don't forget though, that all this is negotiable. If you don't want them using your wedding pics in a magazine, in their personal portfolio or in a contest, amend the contract to state such. The only time the photographs may not be the property of the photographer is if said photographer is working for a company(a company employee) and as part of their job description or the contract to work for said company states that all images taken while in the course of their regular work are property of the company. Source(s): US court decisions, copyright law Check the fine print on your contract - if it says so, they do. Pax - C. There are legal ramifications, of course. But asking if he/she can is quite a different question. without your consent would mean that it was not included in a contract. just make sure you read the fine print NO.. and Yeah he/she can be sued. NO.. if photographer wants to use ur photos for personal use, he must have you sign a release of personals and such.. if already has without your sign.. than you can sue!!! |
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