Re: Re: Copying Photos

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Copying Photos

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: : : I would like to get copies made of several family : : : photographs to include in photo albums for my children. : : : These photos were taken by professional photographers, : : : but I have no idea of the name of the photographer, the : : : studio, or in some instances the city or state. A lot : : : of these photos were taken before 1978, so I assume : : : they are part of the public domain and I can have them : : : copied. Correct? : : : What about those taken after 1978? Any information you : : : can give me will be greatly appreciated. : : : Also, one more question. How can a wedding : : : photographer or his studio be considered the copyright : : : owner of wedding photos? The client pays for the : : : photographer's time, film, and the proofs(before they : : : are even taken) and a tip is expected on top of that, : : : and I don't think there has been an original wedding : : : photo in the last 10 years. : : You cannot rely on 1978 to keep you fee of the law. A photographer is paid to deliver photographs. The intellectual property rights are owned by the photographer not the purchaser. A little knowledge can be dangerous. : : M. Arthur Auslander : : ELAINE's Workshop: Early Legal Advice Is Not Expensive (sm) : : Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 : : 505 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 : : 212-594-6900, fax 212-244-0028, aus@auslander.com : So there is no way to legally get copies of professional portrait photographs without the consent of the photographer?

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