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Robert A. Staub, Jr
 

Legal Rights?


I have attended a music festival and shot several bands. I shot as an audience member, without a photo pass.

What legal rights to I have to these photos?

Am I allowed to post them to my web site as a showcase for my talent in order to get work shooting on assigment?

I do not plan to sell the images, only to use them to promote myself.


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June 20, 2007

 

Ariel Lepor
  You must get written permission from the subject before you can benifite from the shot. If you don't, you put yourself at risk.

Ariel
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June 20, 2007

 

Robert A. Staub, Jr
  Thanks Ariel!

I do not intend for this to sound mean, just curious about your experience. . . Are you an attorney?

Are there any attorney's on this site that can provide a little "pro bono" guidance??


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June 21, 2007

 

Ariel Lepor
  I'm no attorney, I've just seen this type of question answered several times before. There are more experienced members (Mark Feldstein) who could give you more information.


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June 21, 2007

 

Robert A. Staub, Jr
  Thanks! Mark has indeed been very helpful. You are indeed correct. I have a LOT to learn!


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June 21, 2007

 

Mark Feldstein
  Thanks Rob. ;>)
Mark


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June 22, 2007

 
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