Subjects Rights

[Jonny]

Quick question folks,

If i take a photo i understand that i own the copyright automatically for that image but what and the subject/model?

If i take a picture of say amateur sports and got it published would i need the permission of the said subject? does this apply to publishing it online?

Hope this makes sense

Jon

[IndyJeff]

Easy answer, editorial use no problem. If it is used in advertising or for profit, i.e. intended for sale to the general public, then you might have a problem.

[Steven M. Anthony]

selling as art or editorial (as mentioned abover) is no problem. Selling for use in an ad would be--but most agencies or advertisers would ask you for the model release before they would by the image from you, or would word the contract for sale to put you on the hook for legal issues...!

[JoeTampa]

To provide a little more detail:


A model release is required when:


a) The person is recognizable, and

b) The use is other than for news or educational purposes.



So, if the person is recognizable and you want to use the image for sale, promotion (including for promoting your work, in your book or on a web site), or other NON-news/educational usage, you MUST secure a model release.


I recommend this book:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/158428059X/qid=1093394240/sr=8-2/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i2_xgl14/103-9380084-6643021?v=glance&s=books&n=507846


- Joe

[Steven M. Anthony]

But if I take a photo of a person and sell a copy to you as a work of art, I need no model release.