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Inner Circle
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Scanning stills for montage - copyright issues
There is another thread going on regarding best hardware for scanning of still images for photo montages and it got me to thinking. Most wedding and commerical photographers retain the negatives and all copyright on their photos in anticipation of future revenue from additional sales In many cases their contracts with the couple specifically preclude any reproduction of the resulting photos by other than the photographer's studio and often proofs are made on ephemeral papers so they will fade in short order to prevent exactly what we're talking about doing - copying the print rather than purchasing copies from the photographer. Has anyone ever run into a situation where they have scanned such images (or other work taken by a professional photographer in the couple's posession such as graduation photos, First Communion, etc) to incorporate them into a video and later had the original photographer come against them for breach of copyright? Conversly has anyone approached the still photographer for permission to use their images in the wedding video and if so, what sort of reaction did you receive?
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Inner Circle
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i dont use photographers images whatsoever, however here in aus a ruling has set a precedent for photographers being that the ownership of the copyrights to the "images" came to the client, however, ownership of the originals came to the photographer, who later on, can refuse sale of these negatives...
its a tricky one. But one thing to remember is that the images used do in fact belong to the client. The photos being taken DO belong to the client as it is of their likeness, and as ur not doing anything to the originals, thers really nothing that can be done by the photogrpaher to claim compensation. I dont know about laws in ur area, but i can see the logic there.. If people want to copy something bad enough, they will do it.. |
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I always make a point to ask the photographer permission to scan some of the proofs to use for DVD & Menu art. I've yet to have a problem yet- usually they are flattered and appreciative you took the time to ask permission.
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Plus is free advertising, they might be impressed you actually asked for permission to use their photo, and referr clients to you. |
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I agree - sure seems like a good idea to me to ask - professional courtesy and all that if nothing else. Was just curious what people's experiences might have been.
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