Alright, here's what's going on: a couple of us have started taking pictures to create a yearbook for our co-workers. A lot of people are very excited about it and the project seems to be succeeding so far. This is the first time anyone has done a yearbook. It will not be sold to the public. The question here is: do we need everyone's permission to put their names and pictures into the yearbook? Do we need permission to put group photos in? Copyright laws say that the photographer, not the subject, owns the rights to the picture. Are we just being courteous asking everyone's permission? i'm curious about the laws surrounding this....anything will help...thanks!
2007-03-27 08:15:07 · 2 answers · asked by JaneDoe 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Generally speaking you do not need permission (although it is a good idea to ask). As long as you are not saying anything inaccurate about the person in the photo, and they did not reasonably expect to be unseen (ie. don't take photos in the bathroom or changeroom.) then you are fine. Here's a link that outlines the details of the laws surrounding this issue.
http://www.danheller.com/model-release.html#2
hope this helps.
2007-03-27 08:21:04 · answer #1 · answered by tommyguard3 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It would be a good idea to make sure everyone you photograph individually wants to be part of your project. Some people may not want to participate and they are within their rights to opt out. However, if you take photos at a company sponsored event (ie: company picnic or Christmas party) and they attend, then those photos should be allowed to be included.
2007-03-27 15:24:55 · answer #2 · answered by I_hope_I_know 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋