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02/09/2024

Apparently this is not well known, but just because someone takes a photo of you does not mean that you own that photo. Similarly to if a sculptor sculpts you or a reporter writes about you - you do not own that.

There’s plenty of resources out there some of which I’ll link below, but the second a photo is taken it is protected by the copyright law and belongs to the person who pressed the shutter button. The only exceptions is if you have a written agreement otherwise or are working for another studio/employer in which your contract with them states that your photographs are owned by them.

Yes, even if you paid for the photographer to shoot you, you do NOT OWN THE IMAGES unless you get a written COPYRIGHT RELEASE directly from the photographer. Which costs a pretty penny and is not cheap because they are giving up not only future clients seeing that work and linking back to the artist, but essentially removing even their signature from the photo. If they give up the copyrights to the model then the photographer can’t use that image anymore. So that will, and should, cost a lot of money. It’s a luxury and should be treated as such.

I know it may not seem fair at first, but this is an art in which so much goes into it.

There are of course exceptions to this rule, but any exceptions HAVE to be done in writing with contracts. You can read more about what those exceptions look like, and a more thorough explanation, at the links below.

Resources:

>>> https://www.copyright.gov/engage/photographers/

>>> https://wdophoto.com/2023/02/04/who-owns-the-photos-a-photographer-takes-of-you/

>>> https://www.lgt-law.com/blog/2021/11/photographer-or-model-who-owns-the-rights-to-a-photograph/

Can someone take your photo without your permission?
Actually, yes, unfortunately. But you do still have rights and you should absolutely get to know them!

>>> https://www.findlaw.com/injury/torts-and-personal-injuries/can-someone-take-my-photo-without-permission.html

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Second Photoshoot with Summer always nice to work with looking forward
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