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Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

06/05/2004 01:24:24 PM · #1

If I go to a baseball game and take pictures of the game, some shots with multiple players and then others with just an individual (pitcher, catcher, coach, umpire, batter, etc.) what are the rules if I want to offer these pictures for sale? Can these be posted at DPCPrints for sale? I was going to put them up on DPCPrints and then inform the ball club that they or their players could purchase the prints through DPCPrints. Am I breaking any laws or rules here? I'm assuming that if it is a game that is open to the public it should be free game, right?

Any information that you can provide will be greatly appreciated!!!

Thanks!

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

06/05/2004 01:30:16 PM · #2

Different rules apply to different venues. Sometimes you're on public property and sometimes private.

Read the back of the ticket and any signs posted. Someplaces prohibit photography, some limit the use of flashes or certain lenses/camera types. You're probably OK selling action or portrait photos, but you can't use team or league logos for commercial/promotional purposes.

ClubJuggle

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

06/05/2004 01:30:47 PM · #3

Do you already have a ticket? If so, the back of your ticket should answer your question, at least for Major League Baseball.

(I'm hoping you do so I don't have to type out mine)

-Terry

Message edited by author 2004-06-05 13:31:09.

06/05/2004 01:34:34 PM · #4

There are no rules as far as taking pictures inside the stadium. I know that is allowed because everyone does it and they will even let you sit of the field along the wall outside the fowl lines as long as you stay put during innings. I'm just concerned about getting in trouble selling prints of individuals. I don't want to offer the prints and then have someone come back and say that they don't want me selling their picture.

Unfortunately I do not have a ticket stub.

Thoughts?

Here are some of the pics from the Memorial Day Game

06/05/2004 01:35:32 PM · #5

Prof_Fate

06/05/2004 01:38:51 PM · #6

their is likley some 'release' on the ticket as your image may be brodcast on TV, etc.

If you take a pic of a player and try and sell a poster of him, I would bet you'd be chased down by him, the team and major league baseball.

ClubJuggle

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

06/05/2004 01:40:51 PM · #7

Dangit...

"By use of this ticket, the ticket holder agrees that: (a) he or she shall not transmit or aid in transmitting any information about the game to which it grants admission, including but not limited to, the transmission by means of radio, television, Internet or on-line or other present or future forms of transmission whatsoever, of any account, description, picture, video, audio or other reproduction or other information concerning the game (the "Game Information"); (b) The Phillies is the exclusive owner of all copyrights and other proprietary rights in the game and Game Information; and (c) The Phillies, Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. and Major League Baseball Enterprises Inc. and MLB Advanced Media, Inc. shall have unrestricted right and license to use his or her likeness as included in any broadcast, telecast, Internet or other on-line transmission or photograph taken in connection with the game."

-Terry

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

06/05/2004 01:41:41 PM · #8

Originally posted by bestagents:

I guess I will call the stadium and ask them. I guess it would be a league rule? These players being minor league would probably appreciate all of the publicity without protest. :)

The poster you see in the pics here is made specifically for the player at his request.

Thanks!

ClubJuggle

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

06/05/2004 01:43:06 PM · #9

The rule is probably the same league-wide, but the home team is generally the copyright owner and has the right to make the decision.

-Terry