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12/08/2006 10:59:27 PM · #1 |
| If I take photos at the off road events are they considered sporting events and do I need releases? |
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12/08/2006 11:03:06 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by liltritter:
If I take photos at the off road events are they considered sporting events and do I need releases? |
Depends on how you intend to use them. For commercial purposes like stock, yes you need releases.
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12/08/2006 11:03:27 PM · #3 |
| Most stock sites won't take them (without a release) if they contain identifiable logos, except as "editorial" stock, which has a much more limited market. |
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12/08/2006 11:04:39 PM · #4 |
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12/12/2006 01:50:55 PM · #5 |
Now this "property release" form is bothering me: what about twee photos of Spanish village window boxes...do you have to have a form on you and march up and ask the resident for permission to upload the picture of their window boxes? (only making a reference to a photo seen on Shutterpoint of just such an image...it stated in the details that neither a model or property release form was required).
What about national monuments and ruined buildings...? |
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12/12/2006 02:30:28 PM · #6 |
In the US, most buildings constructed before 1986 or so are fair game when photographed from a public place.
You can likewise shoot a private residence, but not in a way as to compromise privacy -- no telephotos of the interior through the windows, and avoid or clone-out addresses, most street signs, and license plates.
Shots of detail elements are usually even less of a problem, unless they contain copyrighted art (e.g. sculptures, murals).
This gallery at pBase has some examples of images I've had accepted at microstock sites, including several shots of buildings which required no release.
You should download, print, and carry with you this summary of your photographer's rights, and perhaps invest in the full Legal Handbook for Photographers (link on the same page) if you plan to contribute to more major stock sites.
Additional resources are Nolo Press and the US Copyright Office
You should also check out/print out the stock industry Special Releases list of things for which it is known you do need a release.
Message edited by author 2006-12-12 14:35:55. |
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12/12/2006 02:50:51 PM · #7 |
Wow, thanks Paul: that's a lot of really useful information. I'll be out and about from now on shooting happily. I have just entered the world of stock photography this week. This week I've uploaded prints for sale on DPC..for the first time, registered with 2 stock photo sites and have loaded one photo up into the world... a lot of learning curves for a newby! Been watching from a distance for a while and as with most things..I've decided to leap in with my boots on - a general attitude to things in life. Dunno: may be setting myself up for embarrassment and heartache...but hey!
Been a closet photographer for a decade or two now, and have finally decided to go for it.
Thanks again...you've given me (and others) a lot of info to research. |
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12/12/2006 03:10:27 PM · #8 |
Does anyone know of a similar document (Photographer's Rights) for Canada?
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